Chris Blenkiron

Chris Blenkiron is the group chief executive of Vector. Prior to this, he was chief executive of New Zealand Aluminium Smelters, Tiwai. Before Tiwai, Chris was the President of NS BlueScope Indonesia, a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel, and has over 15 years’ experience in various leadership roles in manufacturing and building products businesses across New Zealand, Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. He has a strong commercial background and people-focused approach to leading business outcomes and holds a BCom from the University of Otago. Chris is passionate about the community, having previously served on the board of Youthtown, an organisation empowering young people throughout New Zealand.