Nick Calavrias, Wellington, ONZM
For services to business. Mr Calavrias has given 43 years of service to New Zealand business, most recently as Chief Executive of Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd. In 1976 he founded Wellington Steel Ltd with two partners, and steered the business as it grew to employ more than 100 people. In 1990 it was bought by Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd, of which Mr Calavrias became Chief Executive the following year. During his 18-year tenure, he contributed to employment of thousands of New Zealanders by sourcing locally made products. He implemented safety-improvement programmes that have had a long-term impact on New Zealand’s steel industry. Mr Calavrias has also held several leadership roles in New Zealand’s Greek community and been involved in achieving a number of objectives.