PMI New Zealand Chapter

Board of Directors

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PMINZ is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for the chapter’s strategic direction, governance, and overall performance. The Board brings energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to influence and oversee PMINZ’s growth and impact. 

President

Carol Speirs

Carol has been a PMI member since 1999, earning her PMP that same year. She has contributed to PMP exam question development, attended international conferences, and helped organise PMINZ conferences. With a background in power generation, banking, consulting, software, and engineering, Carol brings a wealth of project management experience. Passionate about education, she has trained professionals in both traditional and agile project management. She thrives on helping learners connect theory with real-world application. Her career has taken her to unique environments, including nuclear power sites and correctional facilities-always in a teaching capacity! 

Vice President of Finance 

Warren Wilks

Originally from the UK, Warren has called New Zealand home for 18 years. His career began in construction before earning a degree in project management, which led him to NZ. Warren brings extensive experience and enthusiasm to PMINZ, committed to supporting members while driving the organisation’s strategic goals. He is focused on strengthening PMINZ’s presence and growing its impact across the country. 

Board Directors

Nicola Faithfull

A PMINZ Board member since 2019, Nicola is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and an active participant in the Auckland PMO Forum. She has held senior project and technology leadership roles in large organisations in NZ and the UK and has also run her own consulting business. As Head of the University of Auckland’s Strategic Programme Office, Nicola oversees enterprise-level PMO functions, supporting portfolio definition, programme formation, and benefits realisation. She is passionate about fostering a high-performance culture and helping others reach their potential. 

Matthew Percival

Returning to the PMINZ Board, Matthew has a long history of supporting the organisation through national conferences, the National Mentoring Programme, PMDOS, and Wellington branch activities. He has represented PMINZ internationally at PMI Leadership meetings and is excited to rejoin the Board with a focus on increasing value for members.

Lisa Huang 

Lisa joined the PMINZ Board in January 2024 and has been an active member since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Commercial Law and Marketing from the University of Auckland and is both PMP and CAPM certified. A results-driven senior project manager, Lisa has a strong track record of delivering complex projects, particularly in financial services. She is passionate about fostering connections within the PMINZ community, sharing insights, and strengthening relationships. Lisa is recognised for leading high-performing teams and aligning project delivery with business strategy. She thrives on innovation, driving real value, and challenging the status quo to achieve better outcomes. 

Sylvia Maclaren

Sylvia is the Managing Director of Storm, a Christchurch-based project management and water engineering consultancy. She holds a BSc(Hons) and MBA(Hons) and is actively involved in PMINZ, the Institute of Directors, Water NZ, and NAWIC. She also volunteers with the PMINZ Climate Change and Sustainability Action Group, contributing to sustainability initiatives for Christchurch City Council. A strategic thinker and experienced leader, Sylvia thrives in collaborative, high-performance environments. She has a strong interest in governance, was a Women in Governance Emerging Leader finalist in 2017, and completed her MBA thesis on female board participation. 

Contact the Board

 


Please email info@pmi.nz