Dr. the HON. ruth richardson - Chairman

After her time as a reforming New Zealand Minister of Finance from 1990 - 1993, Ruth Richardson established her own strategic and economic policy advice consultancy helping many countries undertake reform initiatives.

She now has considerable involvement in the local and international business community, chairing the Jade Software Corporation Limited, the IMP Diversified Income Fund Limited, BT Health's Health Advisory Board and the KULA Fund. She is a director of the LECG Corporation, Oyster Bay Marlborough Vineyards Limited, Synlait Limited and Ruth Richardson (New Zealand) Limited.