New Chief Executive Appointed

LINZ will welcome its new Chief Executive Colin MacDonald on 1 July.

Colin takes up the role after Brendan Boyle departed in February to head the Department of Internal Affairs.

Colin comes to LINZ from the Inland Revenue Department where he was the Deputy Commissioner, Business Development and Systems. He has previously acted in the position of Chief Executive there.

“I'm looking forward to getting out and meeting LINZ staff and our key stakeholders, and listening to any ideas and issues they might have.”

“Stepping in at a time when 100% e-lodgement is on the horizon, I consider it a great opportunity to reflect on where we have been and where we are heading.”

Colin grew up in Glasgow and went to Glasgow University, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He is also a Chartered Engineer and a member of the British Computer Society.

He worked for several organisations in the UK, including one of the largest provincial legal firms.

In 1994, he moved to New Zealand, and joined KPMG holding the positions of Senior Consultant and Associate Director. Following this, he became the Chief Operating Officer for the ANZ Banking Group (New Zealand) Limited.

With more than 25 years' experience in leadership and IT across a number of industries and sectors, he brings a range of skills and knowledge to LINZ.

“LINZ appealed to me because it has a reputation as a well run organisation and a quiet achiever,” said Colin.

“It provides such an important function to New Zealand, because a secure, effective land information and transfer system is essential to any economy.”

Colin is married to Paula and has three children.

Find out more about the Office of the Chief Executive.