Peter Shirtcliffe
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Peter Shirtcliffe, CMG is one of New Zealand's most experienced business leaders. He was the chairman of Telecom New Zealand
, New Zealand's largest listed company, from 1990 to 1999. He received a CMG in 1988 and the New Zealand Commemoration Medal in 1990. He is also a Laureate of the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame, a fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
(honorary retired) and a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Directors. He was the founding chairman of the Enterprise Education Foundation and later a trustee of the Enterprise New Zealand Trust. He was an active member of the Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve
from 1953-67, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
in the early 1990s, he led the Campaign for Better Government which unsuccessfully opposed the Mixed Member Proportional system. In the late 2000s, he is campaigning for changes to the format of the 2011 referendum.
Telecom New Zealand
Telecom New Zealand is a New Zealand-wide communications service provider , providing fixed line telephone services, a mobile network, an internet service provider , a major ICT provider to NZ businesses , and a wholesale network infrastructure provider to other NZ CSPs...
, New Zealand's largest listed company, from 1990 to 1999. He received a CMG in 1988 and the New Zealand Commemoration Medal in 1990. He is also a Laureate of the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame, a fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants is the operating name for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand. The Institute represents over 32,000 members in New Zealand and overseas...
(honorary retired) and a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Directors. He was the founding chairman of the Enterprise Education Foundation and later a trustee of the Enterprise New Zealand Trust. He was an active member of the Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve
Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve
The Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve is the volunteer reserve force of the Royal New Zealand Navy .-Early history:The first Naval Volunteer units were formed in Auckland and Nelson in 1858. Over the rest of the 19th century Naval Volunteer units were formed in various ports such as Bluff,...
from 1953-67, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
MMP
During the debate over electoral reform in New ZealandElectoral reform in New Zealand
Electoral reform in New Zealand has, in recent years, become a political issue as major changes have been made to both Parliamentary and local government electoral systems.- Parliamentary Electoral Reform :...
in the early 1990s, he led the Campaign for Better Government which unsuccessfully opposed the Mixed Member Proportional system. In the late 2000s, he is campaigning for changes to the format of the 2011 referendum.
Business Career
- Director, Telecom Corporation of New Zealand LimitedTelecom New ZealandTelecom New Zealand is a New Zealand-wide communications service provider , providing fixed line telephone services, a mobile network, an internet service provider , a major ICT provider to NZ businesses , and a wholesale network infrastructure provider to other NZ CSPs...
1999-2001 - Chairman, Telecom Corporation of New Zealand LimitedTelecom New ZealandTelecom New Zealand is a New Zealand-wide communications service provider , providing fixed line telephone services, a mobile network, an internet service provider , a major ICT provider to NZ businesses , and a wholesale network infrastructure provider to other NZ CSPs...
1990-1999 - Deputy Chairman, Telecom Corporation of New Zealand LimitedTelecom New ZealandTelecom New Zealand is a New Zealand-wide communications service provider , providing fixed line telephone services, a mobile network, an internet service provider , a major ICT provider to NZ businesses , and a wholesale network infrastructure provider to other NZ CSPs...
1987-1990 - Founding Chairman, New Zealand Trade Development Board 1986-1990
- Chairman, Venture Pacific Ltd 1986-1989
- Chief Executive/Managing Director - Goodman Group Limited, and as a Director of its publicly-listed associate companies 1976-1985
- Member Wellington Stock Exchange 1970-76 (Partner Harcourt Longuet & Co.)
- Non-Executive Director/Deputy Chairman - A.S.Paterson & Co. Limited 1968-1976
- Directorships at various times of companies engaged in wholesale and retail distribution, food processing, transport,tourism,banking, life insurance, manufacturing (plastics and textiles,agribusiness, telecommunications and airlines
Other Organisations
- Young Enterprise Trust - Trustee 2000-2008.
- Founding Chairman, Enterprise Education trust 2000-2003
- Australia & New Zealand Business Council 1985-2001 Chairman 1988-1990
- Samuel Marsden Collegiate SchoolSamuel Marsden Collegiate SchoolSamuel Marsden Collegiate School is located in the Wellington suburb of Karori in New Zealand. It has a socio-economic decile of 10 and provides private preschool to year 13 education for girls, but with co-educational kindergarten facilities...
Board 1981-1987 - Manufacturing Development Council 1981-1984
- Wellington Rotary Club 1973-1977
- Wellington City Mission Board 1973-1995