Marlborough stadium trust
Our
Mission
To build a community that is active, connected and inspired.
Our Trustees
Profiles
Mark Unwin
Mark Unwin — Chair, Marlborough Stadium Trust
Mark Unwin is Chair of the Marlborough Stadium Trust and a passionate supporter of community connection through sport, recreation, and shared space. He loves seeing the Stadium full of energy, from early morning swimmers to families enjoying weekend activities, and what it means for people of all ages across our region.
Mark lives and works in Marlborough, leading renewable energy and innovation initiatives at Marlborough Lines, and brings that same enthusiasm for community into his governance roles. He has contributed to local boards for many years, including the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough and the Rainbow Ski Club, supporting youth development and outdoor participation.
When he’s not thinking about strategy or facilities, Mark can often be found on the water wing-foiling with the occasional unplanned swim at the bar and relishes every opportunity to get outdoors in Marlborough’s unique environment.
He is proud to be part of a team that keeps Stadium 2000 at the heart of community life, growing opportunities for health, connection, and fun every day.
Paul McKendry
Role for the trust
Assets, Risk & Compliance Committee, Scaling with financial and site growth plan Committee, Human Resources Lead
Current Employment
Owner of McKendry Ford
Past employment
9 years at McKendry Ford, prior to this, I ran our family motoring business for 20 years.
Skills & Experience that I bring to the board
Business experience as a shareholder/director
Other community interests
Had been actively involved in the sporting community
Ben Glover
Role for the trust
Scaling with financial and site growth plan Committee, Platform to educate, inspire and celebrate Lead
Current Employment
Glover Family Vineyards - Owner/winemaker
Past employment
Group winemaker Lion 2007-2013.
Group Winemaker Accolade 2013-2016.
GFV 2007- current
Skills & Experience that I bring to the board
Wine Marlborough Board - 5 year.
Pinot Noir NZ Board - 8 years.
Blenheim Swim Club Committee -2 years.
Inspire Foundation Board - 2 years.
Marketing based insights.
Sam Forrest
Role for the trust
Treasurer, Finance Committee, Scaling with financial and site growth plan Committee, Growing our wellbeing ecosystem with partnership Lead.
Current Employment
Wilkes RM - Resource Management Advisor
Lancewood Projects Limited - Director
Past employment
Marlborough Grape Growers Cooperative, APL Property Limited, City of Armadale.
Skills & Experience that I bring to the board
Resource and project management, governance, community engagement. Sam is also an active user of Stadium 2000 with preschool and primary aged children involved in various programmes.
Anna Houkomau
Role for the trust
Scaling with financial and site growth plan Committee
Current Employment
National Operations Manager, APL Property.
Past employment
Consultancy services (various)– Project Complete Marlborough
University of Canterbury – Project Management
City of Armadale (Perth) – Community Infrastructure Planning;
Community Facilities Management
Department of Sustainability (Perth) – Community Engagement
and Development
Skills & Experience that I bring to the board
With over 15 years of experience in redevelopment projects, recreation facility management, and community infrastructure development, Anna brings expertise in project management, governance, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and community development.
Kelly Thompson
Role for the trust
Assets, Risk & Compliance Committee, Scaling with financial and site growth plan Committee, Health and Safety Lead
Current Employment
Managing director at T&D Construction
Past employment
T&D Construction
Skills & Experience that I bring to the board
30 years + of knowledge and experience from the construction industry along with project management skills and forward planning.
Martin Fletcher
Role for the trust
Finance committee, Scaling with financial growth plan Committee.
Current Employment
Providing transition assistance at Marlborough District Council.
Past employment
Chief Financial Officer at Marlborough District Council, General Manager Corporate Services/Chief Financial Officer at Transit New Zealand, Auditor General's Office including Regional Director for the South Island, Direct of Port Marlborough NZ LTD.
Skills & Experience that I bring to the board
Financial, governance and general management experience.
Other community interests
Actively involved in cycling and swimming and can be regulary seen at 6am Monday, Wednesday and Fridays writing swim programmes for an informal swim group. Former advisor to the ASB Theatre Trust.
