Rob Gold

Chair

Rob is a barrister and solicitor with a specialisation in employment law, currently working for a large government agency.
He brings legal knowledge and business acumen along with a current knowledge and involvement of the game, from grassroots to high performance.

Elected Board Member for a second term at the 2024 AGM (4/5/2024)

Amanda Cox

Deputy Chair

Amanda Cox is the General Manager of Outspoken by Odd a talent management company representing some of the most recognisable names in broadcasting and social media. Prior to this, Cox was the GM of Commercial Operations at NZME and is the former GM of WeAreTENZING and GM of Partnerships at NZME. Cox is currently serving on the board of Auckland Rugby. She has also held positions on the boards of North Golf, Auckland Santa Parade and Auckland University Rugby Football Club

Elected Board Member May 2021

Megan Compain

Megan has an extensive career of over 20 years in the sports industry bringing a wide range of high performance, marketing and commercial skills to the board.  She is currently employed by NZ Rugby as the All Blacks Manager – Commercial.

A former Tall Fern representing her country for over 10 years and at two Olympic Games, Megan was also the first New Zealander and still only woman to play in the WNBA

Megan also sits as the New Zealand representative on the FIBA Oceania Board and is part of the FIBA global competitions commission.

Elected Board Member for a second term at the 2024 AGM (4/5/2024)

Glen Denham

Glen has been in the education sector in both Britain and New Zealand and is currently the Principal of Wellington College

He has solid governance experience as both a Board of Trustees Member and the Principal reporting to the board.

He is a Basketball New Zealand alumni; Tall Black 1984-1998, captaining the team 1988-1998.

Appointed Board Member May 2022

Anna Gestro

Anna Gestro is an experienced business leader and sports marketer. She is currently CEO of an engineering design consultancy group and previously held senior executive roles at New Zealand Cricket, Fonterra, and Lion.

With a background in sports administration and commerce, Anna has a deep understanding of the commercial challenges to sports operations alongside what is required from a governance perspective.

Appointed Board Member May 2021

Lisa Whyte

Lisa Whyte comes from a finance background and has 18 years in elected community leadership on Auckland’s North Shore, representing a fast growing and diverse community.  Whyte brings council governance, community engagement, and infrastructure delivery experience, and she is passionate about the positive outcomes possible in the sport and recreation space. Whyte’s experience in local government brings knowledge of council process and the wider sporting landscape including infrastructure funding challenges in the greater Auckland area.  Lisa is also an elected member of the Tennis New Zealand Board (October 2023) and the YES Disability Centre Board (October 2023).

Elected Board Member May 2021

Toko Kapea

Kapea descends from the Taranaki, Whanganui and Rangitikei regions and affiliates with Ngāti Apa ki Rangitikei, Taranaki Whanui (Taranaki, Wellington, Te Tau Ihu), Te Atihaunui-a-Papārangi and Ngāpuhi.

Toko a director of Tuia Group and a Partner of Tuia Legal Limited, a Wellington-based commercial law and business consulting firm that works primarily in the Māori economic development space.  Via Tuia Group, Toko is acting as CEO for the Pounamu Pathway, a tourism business on the West Coast of the South Island.  Toko has held numerous director roles including recently being a director of TVNZ Ltd.  Toko is still trying to play basketball in his spare time.

Appointed Board Member January 2023

Jean Arlove

Jean is a fully qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA),  with over 30 years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the marketing and communications sector spanning Australia and New Zealand. Beyond his professional achievements, Jean is passionate about fostering community development through basketball.

Appointed Board Member May 2024