Hugh Fletcher

For the Scottish footballer, see Hugh Fletcher (footballer).
Hugh Fletcher
Chief Executive of Fletcher Challenge Ltd
In office
1987–1997
Chancellor of the University of Auckland
In office
18 October 2004 – 2008
Personal details
Born 28 November 1947
Spouse(s) Dame Sian Elias
Alma mater BSc (1969), MCom(Hons) (1973)
University of Auckland
MBA (1972)
Stanford University

Hugh Alasdair Fletcher (born 28 November 1947[1]) is a New Zealand businessman and former Chancellor of the University of Auckland.

Early life

Hugh 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]

His wife is the Chief Justice of New Zealand Dame Sian Elias. His brother Augus Fletcher who was also involved with the family firm is ex-husband to former Mayor of Auckland City and Government Minister Christine Fletcher. His older brother Jim Fletcher was murdered at his holiday home in the Bay of Plenty in 1993.

Fletcher Challenge

Main article: Fletcher Challenge

Hugh 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 (Sr).

He 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.[3] He is also Chair of the board of directors of IAG New Zealand and a board director of Fletcher Building and Vector Limited.[4] In August 2007 he was appointed to the board of Insurance Australia Group.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Alister Taylor (2001). New Zealand Who's Who Aotearoa 2001 Edition. Alister Taylor Publishers. p. 340. ISSN 1172-9813.
  2. ↑ "Hugh Fletcher - BSc, MCom(Hons)". University of Auckland. Archived from the original on 2007-07-07. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  3. ↑ "Hugh Fletcher reappointed to Reserve Bank Board". Reserve Bank of New Zealand. 27 June 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  4. ↑ "Vector Company Profile - Board of Directors". Vector Limited. Archived from the original on 2007-04-29. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  5. ↑ "Media release: IAG board appointments" (PDF). Insurance Australia Group. 30 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-06.