Ken joined the board of PharmaZen in August 2006 and became chair in 2019. Ken holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Marketing) from the University of Otago and earned his CA designation in 1973. His extensive career includes a partnership at Ernst & Young from 1978 to 2006, where he was the Managing Director in both Dunedin and Christchurch offices and served on the national board of management. Transitioning to governance roles, Ken had director roles in substantial private companies across manufacturing, property, and service sectors. Notably, he has chaired PharmaZen since 2018 and founded Dalmore Consulting, specialising in financial advisory services. Ken's directorships extend to McCrae Management Group, David Lyall Holdings, and McNulty’s Investments, among others. Within the community, Ken has chaired the Christchurch Golf Club and held board positions at St Hilda’s Collegiate School, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, and the Otago Artificial Surface Trust. He was also engaged in Rotary International. Ken's governance expertise lies in establishing robust structures and managing risks, policies, and financial performance, enhancing the effectiveness of the organisations he serves.

Craig holds a Bachelor of Commerce and brings 19 years of experience as Managing Director. Before joining PharmaZen in 2005, Craig held senior management positions in primary produce, technology, and branded product companies with a strong international focus. Craig’s background includes notable roles at Canterbury of New Zealand Limited, Alliance Textiles Limited (including Swanndri), and Whisper Tech Limited, among others. Since joining PharmaZen, Craig has steered the company through various challenges, including earthquakes, pandemics, and the global financial crisis. Under his leadership, PharmaZen has transformed from a company experiencing operating losses to one boasting a turnover of $29 million, underlying EBITDA of $4.2 million, and a robust plant and equipment asset base of $55 million. Craig's strategic vision and focus on building world-class extraction and freeze-drying facilities have been instrumental in PharmaZen's success.

Wayne is a successful New Zealand expatriate investor based in Europe. He holds a BA (Hons) and PhD in Economics from the University of Otago (1984), a PGD in Applied Finance from the Securities Institute Australia (1986), and a PMD from Harvard Business School (1992). He has been the principal of Lotus Capital Partners Limited since its establishment in 1995. With a diverse career spanning various industries, Wayne has been a Director at PharmaZen since 2009, contributing significantly to its growth and success. His earlier roles included directorships at Deutsche Bank Australia Limited and Macquarie Bank Australia Limited, where he spearheaded equity capital markets divisions. Wayne has founded and/or led the venture funding for many highly successful companies in several different countries. Of particular relevance to NZ and Australia is his founding of two ‘Unicorn” companies. He Co-founded A2 Milk Company Limited with Howard Paterson and Dr Corrie McLachlan in 2000; with his company providing all initial venture capital; he remained a Director for the first ten years; A2 reached peak market capitalisation of circa NZ$14bill – then NZ’s second largest company. In Australia he founded the Northern and Southern Television companies, which later merged with Liberty Global to form Austar United Communications and become a major player in Australia's pay-TV sector; and ultimately sold to Foxtel in a multi-billion dollar transaction. Wayne remains an active investor, especially in health and wellness, cutting-edge technologies, and sustainable ventures. He brings to PharmaZen a track record of success across diverse sectors, embodying a blend of academic excellence, strategic vision, and entrepreneurial drive.

Vincent is based in Christchurch. Qualified as a Mechanical Engineer and Chartered Accountant, he founded a consulting practice in 1992 after working in finance. In the decades since then, he has guided a diverse customer base spanning primary industries such as cement manufacturing, quarrying and logistics, in NZ and internationally. Today Vincent’s focus is governance. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand and served on their National Council. Past and present Board roles include Port Otago, Dynes Transport, Smith Cranes and manufacturer Patchell Industries. Vincent’s directorship brings a strong financial focus, with a particular interest in risk management, strategy and leadership development in businesses that add value to New Zealand resources.

Jessie is based in Rakaia (Canterbury). Qualified with an Honours Degree in Animal Science, she has worked in a range of primary sector management positions over twenty years including Central Government, Local Government, non-profit and commercial organisations. Jessie has also owned and co-managed a farming business in Dorie, milking 900 cows on 420 ha and is an equity partner in a farm at Springston. She is currently a director of AgResearch, NZ Pork and AgriZero. Jessie has previously served on the Board of RuralCo, Ngai Tahu Farming Ltd, Alpine Energy Ltd, Meat the Need and Bioprotection Aotearoa. Jessie was awarded a Member of the NZ Order of Merit in 2022 for services to dairy and agriculture. She also received the Women in Governance Award for Inspiring Governance Leader in 2021, and Dairy Woman of the Year in 2017.