Napier Port Holdings

Napier Port Holdings operates the primary seaport for Hawke’s Bay and the lower North Island, providing marine, cargo handling, and logistics services. It is the region’s gateway for exports and imports, handling containerised freight, bulk cargo, and cruise ships. The company generates revenue from port operations, berthage, pilotage, towage, and related logistics services. Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company owns 55%, with the remaining shares publicly traded on the NZX.

Todd joined Napier Port as Chief Executive in 2018, bringing over 25 years’ experience across supply chain, transport, and logistics. He previously led strategic partnerships and new ventures at Kotahi Logistics, driving initiatives such as introducing bigger ships to New Zealand and developing intermodal freight hubs. Todd has also held senior roles with IBM NZ, Toll New Zealand, Sainsbury’s (UK), and Mainfreight.

Blair O’Keeffe was appointed Chair of Napier Port in December 2022, having first joined the Board in 2019. He is an experienced company director with more than 25 years’ leadership across infrastructure, transport, energy, property, and regulatory sectors in New Zealand and internationally. Blair currently chairs Maritime New Zealand, the Hawke’s Bay Regional Recovery Agency, and the Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust, and is Deputy Chair of Unison Networks. He also serves as an independent director for Clarus and Livestock Improvement Corporation, and has held senior governance roles including Director of Z Energy.