John Gilks
John Gilks, Wanaka, received the Insignia of a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and the community. He was the Chief Executive of Frontline Finance Holdings and Motor Trade Finances for more than 30 years. He has held some 15 directorships, including The National Bank and Dunedin City Holdings. He is chairman of Port Otago, where he has been instrumental in the transition of the port from the Otago Harbour Board. He is the deputy chairman of Radio Otago and other companies. He has been involved in the community as chairman of the Dunedin Rhododendron Festival Trust, as a trustee of the Otago Air Ambulance Trust and the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation, and as a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Otago. Mr Gilks is also involved with Angels Upstart Advisory Board and New Zealand Business Mentors.