Our Board
The Bruce Mason Centre Board is the legal entity which governs the operations of the Bruce Mason Centre. It was established in 1996.
Board Chair
David Poppelwell
Board Members
Angela Antony
Kevin Schwass
Ken McKay
Mike Atkinson
Shane Cortese
Tina Coombes
Past Chairs
Geoff Clews - 1996-2009
Ian McPherson - 2009-2011
Clémence Jacqueri - 2011-2012
Our Staff
Our staff are a key part of the Bruce Mason Centre experience. We pride ourselves on having a core team of highly competent employees to assist you with your needs. Read on to find out more about the key staff members in each area.
Andrew Scott, Chief Executive
Andrew joined the Bruce Mason Centre in March 2009, having served as the CEO at the Marlborough Civic Theatre for a number of years. Andrew’s lifelong passion is for theatre and the performing arts. Having spent many years performing in and producing community theatre in and around Marlborough and Wellington.
Andrew sees the linkages between the greater Auckland community and the Bruce Mason Centre as vital to creating a successful and sustainable performing arts, entertainment and conference centre venue for this region. Andrew serves on the Board of EVANZ - the Entertainment Association of New Zealand and has be recently re-appointed to the Board of the Takakpuna Beach Business Association.
Greg Martin, Financial Controller
Greg is the Financial Controller for the Centre and secretary of the Trust, with extensive experience in the industry having been with the Centre for over twelve years.Greg has 30 years experience including chartered accountancy and as an accountant / finance manager in the corporate sector.
Lynda Barlow, Business Development, Sales & Marketing Manager
Lynda Barlow is a local North Shore resident who has grown up and lived here on the Shore since a young age. Lynda has a great understanding and passion for Takapuna having owned her own business here in 2004. Lynda has worked for many large corporate companies over the past several years and brings with her extensive knowledge and experience in sales & marketing, customer service & hospitality.
Terence Harpur, Events Manager
Terence is a local North Shore resident with a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University (2004). He spent 5 years in London working in event coordination and management at a major bank, completing a certificate in major event management from London City University in 2008, and travelling extensively. On his return to New Zealand, he joined the Bruce Mason Centre in March 2010 as the event coordinator for the auditorium. Terence is passionate about hosting spectacular events whether that is a music concert, theatre production, conference or gala dinner. He believes you are only as good as your last event and so is always looking to go that extra mile to make sure your event is a complete success.
Allanah Drum, Office Administration
Allanah is the key to our office and is a great multi-tasker. On most ocassions it will be Allanah who is the freindly voice at the end of the phone answering your questions about who to talk to about hiring our venues or about where you can go for a pre-show dinner.
