Alan commenced his role as CEO of Civil Contractors NZ in January 2022, after 10 years leading New Zealand’s apple and pear industry association. A Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Directors, Alan has spent most of his career managing professional service firms. His experience with membership-based organisations includes a period as a director and then President of the Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration degree from Victoria University of Wellington, majoring in accounting and economics.