Briscoe Group Limited – the parent company of Rebel Sport in New Zealand – has appointed Mark Cairns as an independent non-executive director to the group’s board.
His role is effective from November 1, adding to his current roles as chair of Freightways Limited and a director of Auckland International Airport.
Cairns’ appointment comes as Andy Coupe prepares his retirement from the board at next year’s annual shareholders meeting.
Briscoe Group chair Dame Rosanne Meo said Cairns’ experience and skills would be of immense benefit to the group.
“He is an experienced business leader with demonstrated commercial abilities in logistics, infrastructure, complex supply chains and capital markets gained across a number of notable organisations, including roles as chief executive for Port of Tauranga, Toll Owens and Owens Cargo Company.
“A key feature of good governance is for boards to consistently challenge themselves to ensure the highest level of service to the companies they serve. With Mark’s appointment, I am confident that the Briscoe Group Board of Directors will have an excellent balance of the attributes required to meet the future needs of the business.”
Alongside his current roles, Cairns holds a first-class honours degree in Civil Engineering from University of Auckland, a degree in Business Studies and a Master of Management from Massey University. He is also a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand and Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
In accordance with normal practice and the NZX Listing Rules, Cairns will retire as a Director of Briscoe Group at the 2026 Annual Meeting but intends to seek reelection by shareholders at that time.