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Justine Gilliland

Justine is an independent director and strategy consultant. The Former Chief Executive of Venture Taranaki, Justine currently serves on a number of boards including Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research.

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Justine Gilliland is a professional director and strategy consultant, and was appointed to the PHF Science Board in February 2022. She serves on a number of boards across the food and fibre, health, insurance, environment, energy, and R&D/science sectors. She is also advisory board chair for a NZ high-end spirits distillery. She is the former Chief Executive of regional development agency Venture Taranaki; and previously held a range of senior management roles in the national public service. Justine has law and arts degrees, and resides in Taranaki with her young family.