Ross Buckley

Ross Buckley is a prominent figure in New Zealand's business and governance landscape. He currently serves as the Chair of the National Board and National Council member at the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, a role he assumed in June 2023.4

Professional Background

Ross Buckley has an extensive career in accounting and governance:

• He began his professional governance career in October 2020 after retiring from KPMG New Zealand, where he served as the executive Chair from 2011 to 2020.12
• Buckley joined KPMG in Wellington in 1983 and held various roles both in New Zealand and overseas, including board member of KPMG Asia Pacific and a member of KPMG's Global Council.1

Current Roles

In addition to his position at the Institute of Directors, Ross Buckley holds several other significant roles:

• Independent director of ASB Bank, where he chairs the Audit Committee and is a member of the Appointment and Remuneration and Risk Committees.13
• Independent director of Stride Properties.1
• Independent chair of Service Foods.15
• Chair of the advisory board of Massey University's College of Business.1
• Council Member at Massey University since 2022.6

Qualifications and Memberships

Ross Buckley's qualifications include:

• BBS (Massey University)
• Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
• Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA)
• Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors1

Personal

Ross Buckley is 62 years old as of November 2023.2

His leadership at the Institute of Directors focuses on promoting good governance practices, which he believes are crucial for successful companies and strong communities.2 Buckley is also passionate about education, viewing it as a solution to poverty and societal inequities.2