Our Board

Meet our Industry-led board

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Phil Brosnan

Chair

Phil’s 40-year construction career spans surveying, project management, and leadership. Founder of Brosnan Group, employing 300+ staff across NZ offices, he is a Chartered Director with 16 years’ governance, committed to advancing standards, collaboration, and workforce development.

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Gary Nott

Board Member

Vice Chair of NZ Certified Builders, Garry brings 30+ years’ trade experience. Former carpentry tutor at NMIT, he now leads Tasman Homes with 15 staff. His dual role as educator and business owner ensures SME perspectives shape CSNZ decisions.

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Grant Florence

Board Member

With 35+ years in construction, Grant served nine years on the BCITO Board and two on Te Pūkenga’s Work-Based Learning Board. Former CEO of NZ Certified Builders and Interim CEO of the Construction Growth Foundation, he ensures continuity from BCITO into CSNZ governance.

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Kieren Mallon

Board Member

Kieren is a construction entrepreneur and advocate, having founded businesses in joinery and architectural products. He serves on RMBA’s National Board and holds governance roles with Auckland Council, Site Safe, and ACC, ensuring CSNZ delivers practical value to apprentices and employers.

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Ngaruma Karaitiana

Board Member

Ruma led BCITO as Chief Executive for a decade, driving apprenticeship growth and ITO mergers. Former Deputy Chair of the Industry Training Federation, he serves on iwi, education, and industry boards, bridging industry training with Māori governance expertise.

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Rob Gaimster

Board Member

Rob, Chief Executive of Concrete NZ, unified five industry bodies in 2017. A former BCITO Board member, he brings expertise in specialist trades and standards, ensuring CSNZ programmes uphold technical rigor and foster industry cohesion.

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Peter Cody

Board Member

A chartered Accountant with over 25 years in commercial and professional services, Peter is passionate about Aotearoa's construction sector. Advising businesses across the supply chain, he brings deep insight to drive productivity, sector impact and support development of future‑ready talent.

Our BCITO Board is also the Board of Construction Skills New Zealand (CSNZ), of which BCITO is now a subsidiary.