Tim McCready

Deloitte Top 200 awards: Top business leaders crowned (NZ Herald)

Deloitte Top 200 awards: Top business leaders crowned – NZ Herald

Infratil has been crowned Company of the Year and Skellerup’s David Mair named Chief Executive of the Year at the prestigious Deloitte Top 200 Awards.

Rocket Lab founder, CEO and chief engineer Peter Beck took out the coveted Visionary Leader award.

In its 32nd year, the Deloitte Top 200 Awards are a showcase of the very best of New Zealand business and business leaders. They celebrate the depth and range of our business community, featuring the industries and sectors that underpin our country’s success.

This year, the awards recognise outstanding results despite the ongoing challenges resulting from Covid-19, including companies and leaders from the manufacturing, retail, media, and energy sectors, all showcasing their commercial strength and agility during challenging times.

Infratil had an outstanding year in 2021, further enhancing its reputation as a savvy infrastructure and utilities investor. The company was active with its portfolio, divesting Tilt Renewables and investing in diagnostic imaging firm Pacific Radiology.

The panel of high-profile judges — convened by NZME editorial director of business Fran O’Sullivan — said Infratil’s combination of strong performances with its investment companies, especially data centres, along with its divestments and new acquisitions have added significant shareholder value over 2021.

“In addition, the company went through a fairly seamless transition of CEO from Marko Bogoievski to Jason Boyes and won the takeover battle with Aussie Super,” say the judges.