Independent Member, Audit and Risk Committee
Current term: 14 March 2025-31 December 2025
Chris Hopkins is a graduate of the University of Otago, holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a double major in Accounting and Information Systems, was a Chartered Accountant for over 30 years, and is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand.
Chris is a director and business mentor involved in various businesses across a range of industries. He has spent the past 10 years of his career refining his governance skills with a particular focus on strategy, audit and risk, technology and innovation from a commercialisation perspective.
Driven by his passion for enhancing productivity and building businesses that deliver smart solutions, Chris has founded several tech start-ups with these at various stages of development.
Chris spent 25 years with NZX-listed Scott Technology Ltd, and over half of those as Managing Director and CEO. He has also spent 10 years with Deloitte working in audit and advisory, including several years in Deloitte’s London, UK office.
Chris is a proud alumnus of the University of Otago and lives in Dunedin.