Bob Lack
JP BA FCIS DipBus
Bob is a Chartered Secretary and his work experience ranges from driving buses and digging cable trenches, through journalism, HR and marketing, to theatre direction, commercial management and chairing a new technology start-up. He has been a member of AUSA for over 50 years and at various times he has been an Exec member, the Managing Secretary, and a member or chair of several associated trusts. He has also served for three terms as a member of the University Council and for several decades as a member of a university soccer team.
Mark Maloney
I am an experienced leader who has a comprehensive background at a senior executive level across the public sector. This has included leading the delivery of both internal and external audit and assurance services for 30 years. The last 20 years has been at a senior leadership level at the former Auckland City Council, Audit New Zealand and most recently Auckland Council.
Simon Randall
MSc(hons), Grad.dip.tchg(sec)
Simon has over 20 years of experience in governance including in the not for profit sector and as an elected member in local government. He previously served on the AUSA executive in 2004 as National Affairs Officer and 2005 as International Affairs Officer. Simon currently works in a senior leadership role at Auckland Council in governance.
Kane Stanford
First and foremost, I'm a father and husband. I've a couple of kids (16 & 11) and a wife of 18 years. I was AUSA President for 2000 and 2001 (the first two years of Voluntary Membership) and sat on the University of Auckland Council for 2 years. Other governance roles include Chairman Spirits NZ and Chairman of my local Ratepayers Association. I've worked in sales/marketing for agencies, global corporations, small businesses and for myself. Currently I am the NZ Country Manager for Bacardi. I love my sports and regularly play cricket, basketball and squash. I've run three marathons and mention it every chance I get.
Sinead Hart
BCL, LLM, BL
I am an Irish qualified lawyer who left Ireland for what was to be a “gap year”. After spending time working in firms in Sydney (2 years) and London (8 years), I moved to New Zealand in 2010 for personal reasons. I am now happily settled here and am the proud parent of two Kiwi children.
I have over 20 years’ experience advising on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters. In 2018, I took my first role in public sector where I have since worked on two of the largest reform programmes undertaken in New Zealand. I regularly advise Executive Teams and Governance forums on a wide range of strategic, compliance and risk management matters.
I am a strong believer in the transformative power of education and hope my knowledge and experience will add value to the executive team at AUSA.
Jess Kumar
CA MInstD
Jess is a Finance Business Partner supporting Store Operations at The Warehouse Group, where she works with operational leaders to create strategies that maximize sustainable profitability through the analysis of financial and non-financial key drivers. She is keen to expand her governance experience and is a member of the Institute of Directors NZ. Jess has served as the immediate past Chair of the Auckland Emerging Leaders committee for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and currently sits on their Auckland Local Committee. She is also passionate about mentoring students and new professionals, helping ease their transition into the workforce.
Paul Divers
A highly experienced leader, having spent 6 years at UoA as Associate Director for Commercial Services. I left the University in early 2024 to join Lotto NZ, where I am currently Chief Retail Officer. I’ve enjoyed a successful career to date, having previously worked at Vodafone and then Auckland Airport in a variety of marketing and commercial roles.
Outside of work, I’m a proud family man and father to two young adults both in their early 20’s. My dreams of a professional soccer career were quashed due to a lack of talent, so I instead became the Forest Gump of the Waitakeres, where I can often be found running the trails and roads.
Ross Henderson
MPhil (Hons), BA (Hons), Dip Teaching (Dist), Dip Bus Stud
I have a 40 year career in HR and employment law, having worked in both large management consulting businesses, in senior management roles and in my own business. I have been lucky enough to travel extensively and live and work overseas including time in the UK and South Africa.
I am passionate about the student experience and increasing opportunities for student voice on campus, as well as making the student experience unforgettable!
My interests include New Zealand history, politics, movies and good time out with interesting company. I am a proud Kiwi with roots going back to 1839.
