Executive Team
Mark Gatland, Chief Executive for Northpower oversees the six-person strong executive team that comprises several heads of divisions including Northpower Network and Northpower Contracting, with the remainder of the team providing essential services to support the business.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
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Mark Gatland Mark has over 32 years electrical engineering experience. Mark has been CEO of Northpower since 1998 and under his leadership the company has successfully grown and diversified. Mark has extensive experience in business development, strategic planning and organisational development. |
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Bruno Petersen Bruno has over 33 years accounting, financial and management experience. Bruno is responsible for the financial management, reporting and operation of the company, ensuring processes are in place to manage the financial operation to meet targets and objectives. As Company Secretary he advises management and the board on governance and legislative issues. |
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Lloyd Richards Lloyd has over 32 years engineering, construction and management experience working for Northpower in both Whangarei and Auckland. Lloyd is responsible for Northpower’s Contracting Division in New Zealand and Australia with 833 staff covering electrical, gas and fibre communications; ensuring contracts are fulfilled to client and business requirements. |
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Barbara Harrison Barbara has over 14 years human resources, safety and management experience. Barbara is responsible for human resources, information systems, risk prevention, process development and business improvement. Barbara also provides leadership and strategic direction for safety, quality and the environment for the group. |
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Sean Horgan Sean has over 15 years management and business development experience within the energy sectors of Asia, UK and New Zealand. Sean is responsible for business development and sales within New Zealand and Australia as well as defining the strategic framework for Northpower. |
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Graham Dawson Graham’s early career was with Power Boards. In the 40 years since, he has been successful in numerous business roles that have taken him around the world. Graham joined Northpower in 2005 and has held roles as Construction manager, Area Manager and Network Services Manager. He has been instrumental in developing Northpower’s fibre network. |





