Trustees
The Trustees are responsible for making sure the Scheme is managed in accordance with the Trust Deed and New Zealand law.
Mike Nahu
I have been a Trustee of the Scheme since it was established in 1991. I am the National President of the New Zealand Meat Workers Union. I am based in Auckland.
Gary Williams
Based in Havelock North, I am currently the General Manager Food Quality, Environment and Assurance for Silver Fern Farms Limited. I have a Bachelor of Technology (Biotechnology) and a Master of Business Administration.
Brian Mason
I was a Trustee of the Meat Industry Superannuation Scheme, now the MISS Scheme, from inception until I was appointed by the Trustees as the Independent Chairman in July 1999. I was also the Chairman and Trustee of the AFFCO Staff Superannuation Scheme for 20 years.
I hold a licence to provide independent trustee services and I am currently the self-employed owner and director of B.L. Mason & Associates Ltd (a trust secretarial, administration services and independent trustee provider). I currently live in Queenstown.
Joel Gabites
I am the General Manager, Commercial and Business Improvement for ANZCO Foods based in Christchurch. I am responsible for all legal, commercial and corporate governance matters as part of my role. I hold a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (University of Canterbury). Prior to joining ANZCO Foods in 2018 I worked as a management consultant, commercial lawyer and company director.
Robin McGowan
I live in Mataura in Eastern Southland and have worked in the meat industry since 1972. I have previously been the President of the Mataura sub-branch of the New Zealand Meat Workers Union and have been a Scheme Trustee since 2003.
Sherryl Haughie
I live in Christchurch and am currently the Finance Manager for the National Office of the New Zealand Meat Workers Union, where I have worked since 1995. I became a Scheme Trustee in August 2021.
