David Truscott, of Manukau
Mr Truscott received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business. Mr Truscott has been a Director of the Board of the Auckland Regional Chamber of Commerce for more than 20 years and is a Director of the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce. He has mentored chief executives within the chamber network and contributed to the growth of the movement over 20 years. He has been chairman of the Australia-New Zealand Business Council for more than 10 years. He is a former President of the New Zealand Bureau of Importers and Exporters and was a member of the Trade Promotion Council. Mr Truscott has been involved with the Jaycees and is a life member of the Junior Chamber International.