Auckland Council has appointed Vicki Salmon as chair of the board for its council-controlled organisation Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
When looking for a chair, the council sought candidates with the ability to lead organisations through significant change, a strong commercial and financial skillset and a good understanding of asset management.
Councillor Daniel Newman represented the Performance and Appointments Committee on the interview panel and welcomes the new appointment.
“Vicki impressed the panel with her experience leading organisations through change in a positive and constructive way.
“She has a strong grasp of the issues the organisation is facing and we expect that under her leadership Tātaki Auckland Unlimited will be in good shape to make progress on the key priorities set by the council.
“We were lucky to have several strong candidates to consider and look forward to seeing Vicki’s contribution to the council group.
“I also give my thanks on behalf of the committee to deputy chair Jennah Wootten who has been acting chair since September 2022. Jennah took on the acting role in very challenging circumstances and has performed the role well with a great deal of diligence,” says Cr Newman.
Vicki’s appointment was approved by the Performance and Appointments Committee in March. The committee is responsible for all appointments to the boards of council-controlled organisations, in accordance with the council’s Appointment and Remuneration Policy for Board Members and the Local Government Act.
About Vicki Salmon
Vicki is an experienced business manager in governance and leadership with a background as CEO and a director in both the private and public sector in New Zealand and Australia.
Vicki has been a trustee for the Eden Park Trust, CEO and director of publicly listed Restaurant Brands and Group Rentals, and a director of Auckland District Health Board (ADHB).
Vicki is a business consultant assisting companies on organisational change and delivery of operational performance, with a particular focus on finance. She has been the chair of the audit and finance committee for Eden Park, Restaurant Brands and the ADHB, and acting CEO in several businesses including Eden Park in Auckland. Vicki has resigned her role with Eden Park to take up the Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chair.
Vicki also brings extensive event experience as a former CEO of the Ellerslie Flower Show and director with the Netball World Championships.
Vicki has an Honours Degree from Massey University in business, is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and member of the Institute of Directors.
