Meet the Board of Directors for Lyttelton Port Company.
Barry Bragg Chair
Barry is a Fellow of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants. He began a governance career in 2002 involving minerals industry associations, the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust and various international commercial joint ventures.
He joined Ngāi Tahu Property in 2009, became Chair in 2012 and became Chair of Ngāi Tahu Farming in 2019. He currently provides commercial advice to several Ngai Tahu Rūnanga.
Since 2013, he has been involved at Director or Chair level in a multitude of companies in the public sector, iwi sector and private sector in health, construction, property, farming, minerals/mining, construction materials, finance and advanced materials.
He is currently Chair of Te Kaha Project Delivery Limited, Pegasus Health Charitable Limited, and Quarry Capital Limited and holds directorships in other organisations.
He joined Ngāi Tahu Property in 2009, became Chair in 2012 and became Chair of Ngāi Tahu Farming in 2019. He currently provides commercial advice to several Ngai Tahu Rūnanga.
Since 2013, he has been involved at Director or Chair level in a multitude of companies in the public sector, iwi sector and private sector in health, construction, property, farming, minerals/mining, construction materials, finance and advanced materials.
He is currently Chair of Te Kaha Project Delivery Limited, Pegasus Health Charitable Limited, and Quarry Capital Limited and holds directorships in other organisations.
Sean Bolt
Sean has spent 50 years in the maritime industry in NZ and Australia including roles as ships officer (Sean holds a Foreign Going Masters certificate) piloting, maritime insurance, Harbour Master roles and Governance roles in Fiji and Tonga.
Sean was the first manager at Tauranga Container Terminal. He has held CEO roles at Port Marlborough, C3 and Pacific Forum Line. Sean has most recently served as General Manager of Marine and Infrastructure at Port Otago. These roles have equipped Sean with a deep understanding of maritime operations and strong leadership skills in the industry.
Current Justice of the Peace (JP) for New Zealand.
Sean was the first manager at Tauranga Container Terminal. He has held CEO roles at Port Marlborough, C3 and Pacific Forum Line. Sean has most recently served as General Manager of Marine and Infrastructure at Port Otago. These roles have equipped Sean with a deep understanding of maritime operations and strong leadership skills in the industry.
Current Justice of the Peace (JP) for New Zealand.
Vanessa Doig
Vanessa has a diverse career operating in global markets across various sectors, including resources (oil, gas and coal) within large global multinationals, New Zealand government agencies and state-owned enterprises.
More recently, Vanessa has held the roles of Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer for health and wellness companies, including direct to consumer e-commerce brands and manufacturing of New Zealand raw materials, with customer markets that operate predominantly across the North American and Asian markets.
Vanessa has been involved with the LPC Board since 2020, building on her experience as Chair of Fleetpin, Director of St George’s Hospital and various previous board positions, including Xtendlife Natural Products, Chamber Music New Zealand, He Waka Tapu Health Trust and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
More recently, Vanessa has held the roles of Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer for health and wellness companies, including direct to consumer e-commerce brands and manufacturing of New Zealand raw materials, with customer markets that operate predominantly across the North American and Asian markets.
Vanessa has been involved with the LPC Board since 2020, building on her experience as Chair of Fleetpin, Director of St George’s Hospital and various previous board positions, including Xtendlife Natural Products, Chamber Music New Zealand, He Waka Tapu Health Trust and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
Richie Smith Chair People and Performance Committee
People and Performance Committee Chair
Richie Smith has a background as a Chief Executive across multiple sectors and has transitioned into governance roles.
His career spans over a decade in the NZ meat industry, including two years internationally. He also has experience in the global dairy, telecommunications, and logistics industries.
Richie is currently Chair of Tasman Tanning Holding Company, Fliway International, WoolAid Limited and NZ Post Limited.
Richie Smith has a background as a Chief Executive across multiple sectors and has transitioned into governance roles.
His career spans over a decade in the NZ meat industry, including two years internationally. He also has experience in the global dairy, telecommunications, and logistics industries.
Richie is currently Chair of Tasman Tanning Holding Company, Fliway International, WoolAid Limited and NZ Post Limited.
Julian Hughes Chair Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Committee
Julian has over 25 years of experience in senior operational and risk management leadership roles in the private and public sectors.
He has been on the Z Energy Executive for the past 10 years. He is currently the General Manager of Supply, overseeing the end-to-end supply chain for New Zealand’s largest provider of liquid fuels.
He is well respected in the health and safety sector, with previous experience as the inaugural Executive Director at the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum, where he was involved in building a national response to the Pike River Mine tragedy.
Prior to this, he was the National Manager of Health and Safety with the New Zealand Fire Service.
He has been on the Z Energy Executive for the past 10 years. He is currently the General Manager of Supply, overseeing the end-to-end supply chain for New Zealand’s largest provider of liquid fuels.
He is well respected in the health and safety sector, with previous experience as the inaugural Executive Director at the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum, where he was involved in building a national response to the Pike River Mine tragedy.
Prior to this, he was the National Manager of Health and Safety with the New Zealand Fire Service.
Lawrie Saegers Associate Director
Lawrie Saegers joined the Lyttelton Port Company Board on 1 January 2026 as an Associate Board Director through the CCHL Associate Director Programme.
Lawrie has more than 25 years experience in the construction industry across New Zealand and the United Kingdom, with a background in quantity surveying and contract management.
He is Managing Director of Rawlinsons, a New Zealand owned consultancy business, and has extensive experience in major project leadership, contract and risk management, dispute resolution, and independent advisory services.
Lawrie is committed to good governance and its role in supporting a sustainable future for Canterbury.
He is a Board member of Rawlinsons Limited, Presiding Member of Heaton Normal Intermediate School, and independently chairs several construction project control groups.
Lawrie has more than 25 years experience in the construction industry across New Zealand and the United Kingdom, with a background in quantity surveying and contract management.
He is Managing Director of Rawlinsons, a New Zealand owned consultancy business, and has extensive experience in major project leadership, contract and risk management, dispute resolution, and independent advisory services.
Lawrie is committed to good governance and its role in supporting a sustainable future for Canterbury.
He is a Board member of Rawlinsons Limited, Presiding Member of Heaton Normal Intermediate School, and independently chairs several construction project control groups.
Kim Wallace Chair Audit and Risk Committee
Kim is an experienced director and governance consultant with more than 14 years of governance experience across ports, infrastructure, primary industries and science research.
Before moving into governance, Kim spent 24 years in the New Zealand dairy industry, holding senior finance and executive roles in New Zealand, Australia, Germany and the United States.
Kim is currently a director at Port Nelson, Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand, Chair of Te Manawataki o Te Papa and deputy chair of the New Zealand Bioeconomy Science Institute. She previously chaired AgResearch and is Chair of Port Nelson's Audit and Risk Committee.
Kim is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and holds a Bachelor of Business Studies in Accountancy.
Before moving into governance, Kim spent 24 years in the New Zealand dairy industry, holding senior finance and executive roles in New Zealand, Australia, Germany and the United States.
Kim is currently a director at Port Nelson, Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand, Chair of Te Manawataki o Te Papa and deputy chair of the New Zealand Bioeconomy Science Institute. She previously chaired AgResearch and is Chair of Port Nelson's Audit and Risk Committee.
Kim is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and holds a Bachelor of Business Studies in Accountancy.