Mr Colin Groves, of Hamilton, MNZM for services to business, philanthropy and sport
Mr Colin Groves is a chartered accountant, and has utilised his extensive corporate governance experience across the sports, technology, and agriculture sectors. He mentors future leaders, and has used his Cornish connections to facilitate a trade agreement between the Waikato and Cornwall Chambers of Commerce. As the former Chairman and current President of Waikato Rugby, he played a key role in the organisation’s restructuring, the establishment of the Friends of Waikato Rugby Foundation, and New Zealand Rugby’s landmark Silver Lake partnership. Mr Groves is Chairman of Seddon Cricket Club, which has grown to 700 members in just five years. Mr Groves leverages his international networks to foster business partnerships amongst commercial and sporting organisations.