Supporting Committee for Auckland

In order to support the sustainable development of New Zealand and its communities a key place to start is Auckland.

David McConnell is passionate about Auckland and a founding director of the Committee for Auckland (http://www.competitiveauckland.co.nz), a not-for-profit private sector organisation seeking to leverage influence in the enhancement and development of Auckland as an exciting and dynamic place to live.

The Committee for Auckland's work programme is designed around the understanding that initiatives which foster a great place to be, talented people and a dynamic city-region economy will deliver a successful international city?and in turn support the rest of the country.

Underpining people, place and economy with leadership and good governance is a recipe for Auckland's future as a world city. Five goals are worked on through Committee for Auckland's portfolio.

· igniting leadership and momentum
· dynamic and collaborative business region
· accelerating liveability
· generating talent and knowledge
· global relevance

During 2007 David played a pivotal role in developing a case for investment in Auckland’s visitor economy entitled ‘Bringing the World to Auckland’.

 

 

So who is McConnell Group?

McConnell Group is made up of a group of complementary businesses - Hawkins Construction, Hawkins Infrastructure, McConnell Property, Steelpipe, Harker Underground Construction and Element NZ.  As one of New Zealand's largest privately owned construction, property and infrastructure groups our passion is 'creating and building project based businesses.'

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Who leads McConnell Group?

The leadership of McConnell Group is made up of the combined leadership resource of Hawkins Construction, Hawkins Infrastructure, McConnell Property and Steelpipe. Chris Hunter, CEO Hawkins Construction; Peter Alexander, CEO Steelpipe and Commercial Manager McConnell Group; Nigel Richards, General Manager McConnell Property; Brian Fitzgerald, Executive General Manager Hawkins Infrastructure and David McConnell Managing Director McConnell Group; are part of the McConnell Group leadership team.  They see value in being part of a group, sharing and learning from each other through the complementary 'project and service focused' nature of the businesses. John McConnell is Executive Director and Mike Wardle Chief Financial Officer.

What is the role of McConnell Group?

The role of McConnell Group is to support and strengthen the operating businesses ensuring that targeted resources are put in place to support and strengthen the operating businesses.