Kerry Stotter is an experienced commercial and community service organisation chairman. As an ARH director and current chairman of Auckland Regional Holdings' Assurance and Risk Committee Kerry has been closely involved with, and has a deep understanding of, the Sea+City Project. He is chairman and director of several commercial companies, was a partner in the business advisory firm KPMG and is active in a range of governance roles in music, media and sports organisations.

Jenny Gibbs has a wide range of experience with establishment boards and start-up companies and is well known for her involvement and understanding of the Auckland and New Zealand Arts and Cultural community. She has recently completed her term as Pro-Chancellor of Auckland University as well as nearly 30 years on the University Council.

Ken Tremaine has extensive background experience in planning and facilitation. He is currently a director of his own consulting company which specialises in providing innovative ideas and solutions in resource management and environmental planning. He was formerly a director of KPMG's Local Government and Resource Management Unit and the technical project manager on the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy.

Derek Firth brings strong governance skills as well as considerable knowledge of the Auckland property sector, especially in ground lease strategies. He is a barrister, arbitrator and mediator and holds directorships on many boards in both the private and community sectors.

Stuart Niven has previous experience in delivering quality urban design programmes and waterfront developments in New Zealand and Australia. He was Wellington's first urban designer and responsible for initiating and leading major overhauls of Lambton Harbour's concept plan.

Paul Chrystall has extensive governance experience and brings strong strategic financial skills to the board plus expertise in working on complex projects with many stakeholders. His previous work experience includes senior financial roles in energy, manufacturing and banking.

Paul Walbran is a small-business owner and is in his fifth term as an Auckland Regional Council councillor. As chair of ARC's Regional Strategy and Planning Committee, he led the ARC input in developing the Waterfront Vision 2040 jointly with Auckland City.