Hugh Fletcher | |
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Chief executive of Fletcher Challenge Ltd | |
In office 1987–1997 | |
9th Chancellor of the University of Auckland | |
In office 2004–2008 | |
Preceded by | John Graham |
Succeeded by | Roger France |
Personal details | |
Born | 28 November 1947 |
Spouse | Sian Elias |
Alma mater | University of Auckland Stanford University |
Hugh Alasdair Fletcher (born 28 November 1947 [1] ) is a New Zealand businessman and former chancellor of the University of Auckland.
Fletcher was the second son born to Sir James Fletcher and Vaughan,Lady Fletcher. After attending Kings College,he gained a BSc 1969 and MCom (Hons) 1974 from the University of Auckland,in addition to an MBA from Stanford University. [2]
Fletcher's wife is the former Chief Justice of New Zealand Dame Sian Elias. His brother Angus Fletcher,who was also involved with the family firm,is ex-husband to former Mayor of Auckland,and City and Government Minister Christine Fletcher. His older brother Jim Fletcher was murdered at his holiday home in the Bay of Plenty in 1993. [3]
Fletcher played a major role in developing New Zealand industry as chief executive of Fletcher Challenge following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather Sir James Fletcher.
Fletcher was a New Zealand Representative on the Trilateral Commission. In 2002, he was appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. He was subsequently reappointed in 2007. [4] He is also Chair of the board of directors of IAG New Zealand and a board director of Fletcher Building and Vector Limited. [5] In August 2007 he was appointed to the board of Insurance Australia Group. [6]
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