AGE GROUP ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - Key Persons


Adrian Hegyvary

Job Titles:
  • Men 's Endurance Coach

Boris Clark

Job Titles:
  • Sports Scientist - Men 's Endurance

Brian Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Executive
  • Secretary

Brynn Gilbertson

Job Titles:
  • Immediate past Chair

Camillo Spath


Cath Cheatley


Chris Christensen

Job Titles:
  • Events Director

Chris Ginders

Job Titles:
  • Patron

Chris Sanson

Job Titles:
  • Executive

Cole McOnie

Job Titles:
  • Digital Media & Marketing Coordinator

Diane Bell-Pound

Job Titles:
  • Finance Assistant

Elyse Fraser

Job Titles:
  • Development Coach

EOI to Host

Job Titles:
  • Events

Fionn Cullinane

Job Titles:
  • Assisant Sprint Coach

Gareth Osmond

Job Titles:
  • Executive

Gemma Hay

Job Titles:
  • High Performance Operations Manager

Georgia Crane

Job Titles:
  • Events and Member Services
  • Sports Administrator

Graeme Hunn

Job Titles:
  • Pathway Lead

Ian Hepenstall

Job Titles:
  • Media Manager

Jenny Gibbs

Jenny is an Auckland-based lawyer specialising in commercial and corporate law.

John Baddiley

John is an experienced technology leader with over 30 years local and international experience in the IT industry. John joined the Reserve Bank Te Pūtea Matua as the Director... read more John is an experienced technology leader with over 30 years local and international experience in the IT industry. John joined the Reserve Bank Te Pūtea Matua as the Director of Digital Solutions/Chief Technology Officer, with responsibility for technology services across the Bank. An avid mountain biker, cyclocross racer and trail builder, John has volunteered in the Wellington MTB community for over 30 years, has been the president of the Wellington MTB Club for the past 7 years, and has been involved in MTB event organisation since 1995. John brings a passion for community involvement, advocacy for cycling in all its forms and strong love of being on two wheels in the Aotearoa outdoors.

Jon Andrews

Job Titles:
  • Lead Sprint Coach

Kirk Hamilton

Job Titles:
  • Lead Mechanic

Kirsten Fisher-Marsters

Job Titles:
  • High Performance Campaign Logistics Coordinator

Mark Donald

Job Titles:
  • Executive and Technical Chair

Melanie Short

Job Titles:
  • Communications and Operations Manager at Sport Bay of Plenty
Melanie has been involved in the sport of BMX for over 10 years, as a volunteer on the Rotorua club committee as well as supported the new Rotorua BMX track project based at... read more Melanie has been involved in the sport of BMX for over 10 years, as a volunteer on the Rotorua club committee as well as supported the new Rotorua BMX track project based at the Whakarewarewa Forest. Melanie is the Communications and Operations Manager at Sport Bay of Plenty where she has worked for 10 years. As such she has a clear understanding of the sport and active recreation sector, along with a strong relationship with Sport NZ and other key stakeholders. She is on the Rotorua Boys High School Board of Trustees, Chair of the Rotorua Outdoor Participation Trust, and also on the Crankworx event management team. Along with her husband Simon and two children Sam (16) and Meg (14) she lives in Rotorua , and also owns Velocity Valley Adventure Park. Melanie has an interest in being active outdoors as an eager mountain biker and hiker. Melanie appreciates the value of being active - for both physical and mental health, and realises the importance of every New Zealander having the opportunity to do so.

Michelle Henderson

Job Titles:
  • Independent Director
Michelle is a full time independent director. She brings broad business understanding to the board room from her time in the Australasian heavy industry sector. In 2019 she... read more Michelle is a full time independent director. She brings broad business understanding to the board room from her time in the Australasian heavy industry sector. In 2019 she was appointed to the board of Meridian Energy and serves on both the Audit & Risk Committee and Safety & Sustainability Committee. She holds various other trustee and board advisor roles in her community. Through executive leadership roles across mining, manufacturing, and electricity sectors, Michelle brings a passion for culture, process innovation, sustainable business outcomes and safety. As a digital native, Michelle brings a thought provoking generational perspective to the boardroom. Michelle is based in Invercargill and enjoys supporting her teenage son who is a keen cyclist. She volunteers at the velodrome with timing events and recording results for the commissaires.

Paul Manning

Job Titles:
  • Lead Women 's Endurance Coach

Phil Holden - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
Phil is an experienced business professional with Chief Executive leadership experience over 17 years with organisations including The Lion Foundation, New Zealand Rugby... read more Phil is an experienced business professional with Chief Executive leadership experience over 17 years with organisations including The Lion Foundation, New Zealand Rugby League, Coffee Connection, and Greyhound Racing New Zealand. A member of the Institute of Directors, his governance and senior executive roles have been underpinned by his passion for values-based leadership. Phil is a professional director, running his own consultancy with a strong interest in sport, marketing, business strategy, culture and leadership development.

Rachelle Stoddart

Job Titles:
  • General Manager - Finance and Partnerships

Rebekah Cullinane

Job Titles:
  • High Performance Programmes Administrator

Richard Hill

Job Titles:
  • Executive

Robyn Clements

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Institute of Directors
Robyn has over 20 years experience in governance including on a National Sporting Organisation board for 9 years (Basketball NZ). She was appointed to the Board of Cycling NZ... read more Robyn has over 20 years experience in governance including on a National Sporting Organisation board for 9 years (Basketball NZ). She was appointed to the Board of Cycling NZ in May 2021 and is also on the Board of Drug Free Sport NZ and Chair of the Womens National Basketball League (NBL). Robyn has a personal active interest in recreational cycling, particularly road and mountain biking along with a variety of other sports including basketball and supporting family in endurance racing. Her previous governance board roles included the Primary sector and Not-For-Profits. Robyn has been a member of the Institute of Directors since 2008 and a member of Global Women NZ since 2010. Her agri-business interests include sheep and beef farming with her husband near Te Awamutu.

Rochelle Fisher

Job Titles:
  • Office Administrator

Ryan Hollows

Job Titles:
  • High Performance Director

Sally Miller

Job Titles:
  • People and Culture Manager

Simon Peterson - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer

Steff Holcroft

Job Titles:
  • Events Manager

Tait Somervell


Waine Harding - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman