IoD members named in New Year Honours list
Congratulations to the 20 talented Institute of Directors (IoD) members recognised for their service to New Zealand in the New Year Honours list, including IoD Chief Executive Kirsten (KP) Patterson.
Twenty talented Institute of Directors (IoD) members have been recognised for their service to New Zealand in the New Year Honours list.
“This roll call shows the excellent work our members do in their various spheres and the breadth of areas our members are involved in – from education to the environment to sport and a range of community services,” says IoD President Jackie Lloyd.
“Of particular note this year, our Chief Executive Kirsten (KP) Patterson has been recognised for services to governance and to women. This honour is extremely well deserved. Our council and board are very proud of KP’s contribution to raising the bar for governance in New Zealand and enhancing the profile of women in society. As an IoD member, it is encouraging to know we have someone of that quality leading our organisation through these challenging times.”
Here is the full list of members who received honours:
Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM)
Julie Clare Chapman, MInstD, of Auckland. For services to children and the community.
Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM)
John Allan Gallagher, DistFInstD, of Hamilton. For services to business, education, philanthropy and the community.
Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM)
Kennie Tsui, CMInstD, of Wellington. For services to the environment and governance.
Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)
Sudesh Kumar Jhunjhnuwala, MinstD, of Auckland. For services to the hospitality industry and philanthropy.
Rear Admiral David Colin Proctor (Rtd.), MInstD, of Kingston, Australia. For services to the New Zealand Defence Force.
Debra Mary Delores Sorensen, CMInstD, of Auckland. For services to Pacific health.
Iain Clark Taylor, MInstD, of Auckland. For services to education.
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
Dale Cameron Bailey, MInstD, of Auckland. For services to education.
Linda Ann Cooper, CMInstD, of Auckland. For services to the community.
Anne Maria Fitisemanu, MInstD, of Auckland. For services to business.
Dr Malcolm Erskine Legget, MInstD, of Auckland. For services to cardiology.*
Emeritus Professor Asad Mohsin, MInstD, of Hamilton. For services to the Muslim community and education.
Professor Louise Claire Parr-Brownlie, MInstD, of Mosgiel. For services to neuroscience.
Kirsten Pauline Eddy Patterson, CMInstD, of Lower Hutt. For services to governance and women.
John Kenneth Peters, MInstD of Levin. For services to governance and palliative care.
Hilary Dawn Sangster, CFInstD, of Ranfurly. For services to governance.
Associate Professor Linda Naumai Te Aho, MInstD, of Hamilton. For services to Māori and legal education.
King’s Service Order (KSO)
Associate Professor Tristram Richard Ingham, ONZM, MInstD, of Wellington. For services to survivors of abuse in care.
King’s Service Medal (KSM)
Carolyn Mayes, MInstD, of Auckland. For services to conservation.
Craig John Wells, MInstD, of Whangārei. For services to business and the community.
*Dr Legget passed away in 2024.