Our Board

At a Board meeting held on the morning of Wednesday the 19th of February 2020 Director Brian Counihan tendered his resignation as Chairman of Pub Charity Limited and Independent Director Rod Lingard was subsequently elected into the role.
Brian Counihan will remain as a Director of PCL along with Bill McLean, Carter Hayes, Simon Norrie and of course Rod Lingard.
Pub Charity Limited would like to thank Brian Counihan for his last 2 years as Chairman and congratulates Rod Lingard on his appointment.


Our Board oversees the financial and operational activities of Pub Charity Limited and the integrity of our donations process.

Collectively, the Board has significant management and financial expertise and a history of service to the community. Some members of the Board sit on the Net Proceeds Committee. 

Rod Lingard, Chairman

Rod was appointed Chairman of Pub Charity Limited in March 2020. As Director New Zealand for Right Management, a global management consulting firm specialising in people development and management strategies, and a Chartered member of the Institute of Directors Rod, is well-placed to lead the Board of Pub Charity Limited. Rod is a a Trustee of Workbase (National Centre for Workforce Literacy & Language) and Chairman of an olive oil processing company. Rod's close links to political and business networks provide helpful insights into government policies that support Pub Charity Limited's community activities.

Brian Counihan

Brian has enjoyed a successful 30 year management career path in the hospitality industry commencing as an apprentice chef in Canterbury. Brian is a former Chairman of Pub Charity Limited with extensive governance experience in the gaming industry and is currently Chairman of the Pub Charity Limited Net Proceeds Committee.

Bill McLean

Bill is the former President of Hospitality New Zealand and with an extensive involvement in the hospitality industry, both in New Zealand and overseas. He currently operates a Tavern in the central North Island. Bill has served on the board of Pub Charity Inc. and Pub Charity Limited for over 20 years.

Simon Norrie

Simon joined the Board of Pub Charity Limited in early 2018. He is an experienced company Director who has a background in finance and Foreign Exchange both in New Zealand and internationally. Simon owns and operates a manufacturing business in Wellington.

Carter Hayes

Carter has worked in the hospitality industry for over 35 years and has owned and operated his own Tavern. Carter is an experienced company Director with interests outside of gaming in farming and the trucking industry.