David Boyle (Chair)

David is Head of Sales and Marketing for Mint Asset Management a wholly New Zealand owned active fund manager, and is well known for his passion regarding financial capability with some 37 years' in the financial services industry.

Previously David worked for the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC). Highlights from the role included working on the changes to KiwiSaver as part of the Retirement Income Policy Review, being part of the Government steering group to review the Financial Adviser Act, helping to get financial capability in schools, and getting the good word out any way possible to help New Zealander's improve their overall financial wellbeing.

Before moving to CFFC, David held General Manager roles with ANZ Wealth in distribution and funds management and was a member of its leadership team.

He is also a board member for Play It Strange, a small charity that brings song writing and music alive in schools. He also writes for the preeminent music website Radio 13 reviewing the latest albums and concerts.

At Mint David is responsible for growing the brand and funds under management.

Sean Conway (Deputy Chair)

Sean was born in Auckland but has spent most of his life in Wellington.

Sean previously advised Stand Tū Māia for two and a half years while working for a private law firm. This gave him an understanding and deep respect for the work Stand Tū Māia does with communities and children in Aotearoa. Sean now works as a lawyer at the Crown Law Office and is involved with the Home of Compassion Soup Kitchen in Wellington. In 2017 completed a Master of Laws (Dist) at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

He is very honoured to be a member of the Board and to have the opportunity to contribute to Stand Tū Māia’s work.

Wayne Chapman

Wayne is a dairy farmer.  Whangarei born and bred, of Nga Puhi descent, his background is in banking.  He is involved in sports administration, and is a long term Rotarian, Paul Harris Fellow, and has received the Distinguished Meritorious Service award.  Wayne has been a long-time advocate of the organisation and has effectively led the Board for 14 years.

Helen Eskett MNZM

Helen has a background in accounting. She lives in Christchurch and is of Ngai Tahu descent.  Helen  is currently the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee,  is self-employed as an employment consultant, and also owns and operates with her husband, a 30 unit motel complex.  Helen is also the immediate past president of the NZ Family Planning Association and is Treasurer of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) which works in more than 150 countries.

Tess Browne

Tess originally hails from Ireland but moved to Christchurch in 2006 with her husband Ben who is from Southland. Tess graduated University with a law degree, and from there, went on to work for a property developer in Ireland with a team responsible for securing green field sites to create large scale mixed use residential and commercial developments. Since moving to New Zealand, Tess has worked on a wide range of projects for Clients such as the Carisbrook Stadium Trust, Ministry of Education, AgResearch, New Zealand Police and the Ministry of Justice to name but a few.

Since the February 2011 earthquakes, Tess has worked closely with Stand Children's Services, firstly to assist with the resolution of their insurance claim for the old Camp damaged beyond repair, then the sourcing of a temporary facility in West Melton and finally the construction of the new building we are in today. However, Tess's connection to Stand goes back to 2009 when she met Helen Eskett [Board Member] on a flight from London to Christchurch - they finally sparked up a conversation from Auckland to Christchurch but little did either of them know the journey they would follow to be at the opening of this fabulous facility today.

Dr Fiona Inkpen (CEO)

Fiona has held senior positions in community based organisations as well as the corporate and government worlds.  She has considerable experience in helping individuals and groups to develop their potential, sometimes in very difficult situations and with significant barriers.  Fiona’s strengths include her great combination of experience at the coalface combined with demonstrated team leadership skills and strategic ability.

Fiona gained her PhD from Victoria University of Wellington.  As well as practical experience in psychopathology and community work, she has held board positions with the Schizophrenia Fellowship (Wellington) and the Richmond Fellowship (National).

Fiona’s experience includes being General Manager of the Community Living Trust, HR and Organisational Development Manager for Fisher and Paykel Finance, Programme Manager at Arohata Prison, and Director Richmond Fellowship, Wellington.  She has also been a training and development consultant, counsellor and psychotherapist.