Board

Ian was first appointed to the board in September 2008 and became chairperson in 2011. He has been a Director of a number of local and national companies including the Cawthron Institute, Nelson Airport, and Network Tasman and other companies associated with farming, manufacturing, and housing construction. Ian has also been a Trustee of a…

Joe joined the board in 2023 after a long career in civil engineering, with a particular focus on the underground and tunnelling sector. Joe was Operations Manager for McConnell Dowell Constructors, Ross Reid Contractors, and Downer Construction before starting his own consultancy in 2018. Joe and his wife also own a commercial orchard in Auckland.…

Craig Dennis has been a Director on the Taylors Contracting board since August 2017. Previously, Craig was President of the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce and held senior management roles in the finance and media sectors. He is currently on the board for Nelson Marlborough Health and works as a Chief Financial Officer. “Taylors is…

Lindsay was appointed to the board in April 2019 at the end of a long career in senior leadership roles in local government. His initial training was as an environmental scientist. In May 2018 Lindsay resigned as the CEO of Tasman District Council having previously been CEO for the Gisborne District Council and the regional…

The eldest son of the founders of Taylors Contracting, Charlie Taylor has worked in the family business since 1987 and has been CEO since 2005. Charlie brings many years of practical leadership experience to his role on the board having worked extensively in the Nelson Tasman region and around the South Island leading major earthworks,…

The youngest son of the founders of Taylors Contracting, Matt led the business alongside his brother Charlie following the passing of their father Bob in 1999. In addition to his governance role, Matt is Chief Operations Manager for Taylors Contracting. Matt has worked in the Taylors Contracting business since 1988.

The middle son of the founders of Taylors Contracting, Arthur has a degree in surveying from Otago University. Arthur worked for multinational company Trimble for more than 27 years during a career which took him to work in locations all around the world, including the company’s Colorado headquarters for 13 years. Trimble technology and innovation…

Co-founder of Taylors Contracting, Marlene worked alongside her husband the late Bob Taylor for many years, growing and developing the business. Marlene is well known for her machinery knowledge, business acumen, and prudent financial planning. “We’ve had a great team to work with over the years, like a big family, everybody looking after each other.…