PELORUS TRUST - Key Persons


Andy Leslie - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Trustee
A founding Trustee in 1999, Andy rejoined the board after an absence of several years due to business commitments. All Black Captain from 1974-76 and past President of the NZRFU, Andy brings enormous experience and knowledge of sporting and charitable organisations to the Board.

Kevin Bignall

Job Titles:
  • Trustee
Kevin was appointed to Pelorus Trust in July 2015, Kevin is a retired businessman from Lower Hutt. He has spent over thirty years running his own successful business. Kevin offers considerable experience in business management and maintains a keen interest in sport and community organisations.

Scott Simmiss - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Trustee
Scott joined Pelorus Trust in 2012 with considerable knowledge and experience in Class 4 Gaming having worked in the industry since 1998. He has also managed as well as operated one of the smaller Gaming Trusts in NZ and managed his own business. Scott brings to the role a strong sense of integrity and relationship management.