Dr Amanda Lynn takes over the role of independent chair from co-founder Andrew Gawith who was with the firm for almost four decades.
Economics consulting firm Infometrics has announced new appointments to its board of directors and a new chair of the board.
Dr Amanda Lynn will take over as independent chair, with Chris Whelan and Brad Olsen the new board members.
Infometrics Managing Director Andrew Whiteford welcomed the appointments and also farewelled Andrew Gawith as the independent chair. “Andrew co-founded Infometrics in 1983 and has served in various roles including managing director, independent director, and independent chair ... We thank him for nearly four decades of vision, leadership, and strategic guidance,” Whiteford said.
Dr Amanda Lynn
Lynn takes over the position of independent chair, having served as an independent director for the past two years. She is an economic and social anthropologist who brings a deep understanding of the economic consulting environment and a strong commercial focus. With governance experience spanning more than 20 years, Lynn is independent chair of Infometrics, and is a former director of TANZ eCampus (online education), and on the governance committee of the Tertiary Accord of New Zealand.
A former entrepreneur, Lynn developed award-winning intelligent technology for the global food industry.\
Chris Whelan
Chris Whelan has been appointed as an independent director. He strengthens the board with his international experience in regional economic development and business strategy.
Whelan is a futurist and entrepreneur who has owned and operated four businesses over the past 30 years. He has worked globally on programs and projects spanning multiple industries across five continents.
Since 2012 he has held two chief executive positions, both in regional economic development, and served on boards focused on city and regional growth and differentiation whilst speaking internationally on related matters.
Whelan is currently based in Wellington and coaches business leaders in delivering strategic change and shaping their leadership and teams. He has an MPhil (Futures Studies) from Stellenbosch University.
Brad Olsen
Brad Olsen is the youngest appointment to the board. He brings a young and energetic vision to the board, a high public profile, and ensures good staff representation at the top level.
Olsen joined Infometrics in July 2015 and is now a senior economist at Infometrics and an economic commentator across New Zealand.
Originally from Whangarei, Olsen completed his undergraduate studies at Victoria University of Wellington, finishing with a BCom and BA (majoring in Economics, Public Policy, International Relations and Political Science).
Olsen is an active and engaged member of the Wellington community and is New Zealand’s youngest Justice of the Peace. He is also a member of the Wellington City Youth Council, Citizens Health Council, Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network, Wellington District Licensing Committee, and volunteers with Take10. In 2016, he was announced as New Zealand’s Queen’s Young Leader.
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