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.
Chief Executive The Bruce Mason Centre has a new Chief Executive. He is Andrew Scott previously the Chief Executive of the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust.
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 jumped at the chance to manage the Marlborough Civic Theatre several years ago. Andrew moved from Marlborough and to take on the role of CEO at the Bruce Mason Centre in March 2009.
Andrew sees the linkages between the North Shore community and the Bruce Mason Centre as vital to creating a successful and sustainable performing arts, entertainment and conference centre venue for this region.
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 close to eight years.
He has 30 years experience including chartered accountancy and as an accountant / finance manager in the corporate sector.
Sue Barnes, Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive
Sue works with the Chief Executive and team in an administrative role. She has experience in public relations, travel, merchant banking and franchising.
Donna Pressman, Event Co-ordinator
Donna has joined our team from the UK and has gained extensive experience in organising events of all shapes and sizes in England and New Zealand ranging from large Government conferences and exhibitions to private functions and weddings. She is happy to help and offer advice with your plans for your events, such as corporate conferences, breakfast seminars, dinner functions and weddings. Donna also organises monthly art exhibitions in the foyers. Anything is possible!
Shelley Witehira, Event Co-ordinator

Lynda Barlow, Business Development Manager




