General Committee
Asthma New Zealand General Committee Members |
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Robert Muir, President |
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Having several friends suffer chronic asthma inspired Robert to become involved in the organisation, an association that spans more than a decade. He first joined Asthma Auckland in 2004 and became a committee member in the same year. Robert is now into his fourth term as president, and is also on the Board of the Auckland Asthma Charitable Trust. As a company director with an import and distribution business, Robert brings strong management and business skills to his Asthma Auckland, Asthma NZ and AECT roles. |
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Dr Zahra Champion |
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Zahra is a highly experienced senior leader who is also experienced in developing robust governance frameworks for the establishment of advisory Boards, research institutes and committees. As the CEO of NZBIO, Zahra is encouraging scientific collaboration both nationally and internationally to create partnerships driving innovation, competitiveness and sustainability that add value to our New Zealand export market. A number of Zahra's family members have asthma, and she became involved with us because she was interested in giving back to the community by utilising her science and business background. |
Greg Banks |
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Greg's wide financial and managerial experience, which encompasses both commercial and voluntary organisations, is invaluable to the Asthma Auckland board. He is currently on the Board of two New Zealand companies and is the Chief Financial Officer of an international Swiss-based co-operative. Greg's grandfather and his son both suffered from asthma, giving him first-hand experience of how much it can affect day-to-day life. |
David Walton |
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David is a lawyer who has been in practice both overseas and in New Zealand for well over a decade. A strong commercial law and business sustainability background means David's skills are being put to excellent use for Asthma Auckland's benefit. At present David is Rothbury Group's General Manager - Underwriting Agencies, and Senior Legal Counsel. Following a professional association with Asthma Auckland, David became involved because he wanted to give back to the community. |
Greg Halse |
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Greg is an Administration/ Field/Funding Officer at the Rotorua Prisoners Aid & Rehabilitation Society. Despite not having asthma, it is a condition he feels strongly about so he has been involved with the asthma movement for more than two decades, initially with Asthma Rotorua and, since 2002, with Asthma NZ. Greg brings valuable skills from extensive involvement in the not-for-profit sector, including Community Rotorua membership, and a 30-year membership of Lifelink/Samaritans. |
Dave Rosenberg |
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Dave is an experienced and entrepreneurial Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in go-to-market strategy, business turn around, sales & marketing, leading diversity and global business. He graduated from a NZCE and Global Executive Leadership Programme. Dave is inspired by Asthma NZ’s intention of integrating technology to enable education in ways that create greater awareness and understanding of asthma. Through education and healthy lifestyle choices Dave lives with asthma, he controls it and ensures it does not get in the way of living a full and active life. Dave brings an important skill-set to the board which will be key in the delivery of its strategic plan. |
Paul Yallop |
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The Husband of leading Clinical Nurse Specialist at Starship Children’s health, Paul understands the landscape of health well. One of NZ’s most experienced Chief Financial Officers having worked for global and large corporations. Paul has helped many for-profit businesses navigate through “sticky” financial landscapes. In the not-for-profit sector Financial management is key to long-term survival. Paul brings a level of financial acumen and governance experience essential to the achievement of Asthma NZ’s strategic plan. |
