Meet the Team
Alan Thorp
HFHNZ – Group C.E.O
Joining Habitat in 2007 Alan has held positions as the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy CEO, and National Director. Alan is a Chartered Accountant and has a master’s degree in Theology from Regent College in Vancouver. He is passionate about leading Habitat’s mission of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
National Managers
Mahinda Herath
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Elizabeth Fitton-Higgins
International Programmes Director
Val Hayes
National Communications Manager
Regional Leaders
Stephen Roach
General Manager
Christchurch
Malcolm Pearce
Board Chairman
Taranaki
Rachell Mio
Director
Eastern Bay of Plenty
Chairman of the National Board
Glen Cornelius
Chairman of the Board
Glen is a Chartered Professional Engineer, Fellow of Engineering NZ and a Chartered Director. Glen is currently the Managing Director of Harrison Grierson, a professional engineering services firm.
Glen was appointed as the Chairman of the Habitat for Humanity New Zealand board in 2018. Being part of Habitat reminds me every day about the important work engineers do helping to shape a better future for people.”