Hamish O'Connor
President & Central Rep
I have been involved in CanTeen for over 9 years now and have
been lucky enough to have a huge range of fantastic experiences.
From attending local activities in Wellington to helping run
National Camps, and be part of an amazing Board, I really enjoy
being involved in every way possible!
I work full time as an accountant (more fun than it sounds,
promise) in Wellington and like getting to visit other parts of the
country when I can. I enjoy having a laugh, and am often seen in
the middle of water fights, or any of the other mischief and fun we
get up to here in CanTeen.
From making the best friends, to supporting each other through
thick and thin, and sharing amazing stories and experiences, I
believe we are all extremely lucky to be part of this awesome
organisation.
Guy Alexander
Vice President & Auckland/Northland Rep
Kia Ora, my name is Guy Alexander and I've been a patient member
of CanTeen for the last 4 years after I was diagnosed with a bone
tumour in my leg 6 years ago.
Soon after joining CanTeen I was on the Northland and then
Auckland Committee after moving down for Uni. In February
this year I was voted to the CanTeen Board as the new
Auckland/Northland Rep! I'm a cycling fanatic so watch out Auckland
traffic, and I like to surf, snow board and other adventure
stuff.
I'm currently studying part time for a Bachelor of Commerce
while continuing to work for the Telecommunications business I
set-up and sold over the past 18-months.
CanTeen has given me a lot over the years and I enjoy giving
back by being on the Board and on the Member Advisory Committee
(MAC). This involvement also allows me to provide a voice for
members, have a say on CanTeen policy and further develop my
leadership skills.
Shane Osborne
Waikato Rep
Hi I'm Shane and I'm a relative newby as one of the CanTeen
leadership team. I'm from the Tauranga region and I work for
the big red shed (The Warehouse).
CanTeen for me has been a brilliant time of meeting new people,
experiencing new things and overcoming personal challenges. I
have found a new confidence in myself having been given the
opportunity to have input and make decisions for an organisation
that means so much to so many.
Joining the MAC and Board is another step for me on my CanTeen
journey and I look forward to having more contact with more members
from across the country and helping shape the future for us
all.
Catrina Hunter 
Northern South Island Rep
Hey Everyone! I'm Catrina Hunter from Christchurch. I am 19, a
sibling member and the new Board Rep for NSI. I joined CanTeen when
I was 13 and have been on the branch Committee since I was
15. I have held many positions since, such as Vice President,
Secretary, National Camp Committee and MAC member.
Outside of CanTeen, I am in my second year of Law and Political
Science at Canterbury Uni and do karate and indoor netball. I
have been on the MAC since it started and have enjoyed it immensely
- so much in fact that I put my hand up to be on the Board.
Through these roles I get a chance to work closely with other
members from all around New Zealand on important issues to do with
important people (CanTeen members!).
It's a wicked opportunity to learn, discuss, and have a lot of
laughs, and most importantly to help shape the future of a great
organisation.
Lane Nicol
Otago/Southland Rep
Hi I'm Lane Nicol from super cool Southland. In my day job
I'm an electrician and over the past few years I've also taken a
leadership role for CanTeen Southland as Treasurer and President
based in Invercargill.
My time at CanTeen has helped me find my more mature and
responsible side and provided me with fantastic growth
opportunities. More recently I have been appointed to the
CanTeen Board and I'm stoked to take that another step further as a
MAC representative.
The MAC for me is a group who has put their hands up to give
something back, to support and listen, and give other CanTeen
members a voice.
Dion Mortensen
Business Governance
I was first attracted to CanTeen by the members I met and the
dreams they had for the role that CanTeen could play in fellow
members lives. Over the last few years I have had the chance to
serve on the Board, confirm my first impressions and become part of
the family. These days my role as a director centres around the
energy and experience that I bring to the Board in the areas of
strategic planning governance and organisational development.
Outside of CanTeen I spend most of my time working as a partner
in Movac Ltd. Movac is a NZ based early stage business investor.
Through Movac I hold several other Director roles.
I really like that CanTeen is run by its membership. I think
that this contributes greatly to CanTeen's own special kind of
energy and vitality - I love being part of that.
Simon Lala
Financial Advisor
I am the parent of a child who had cancer, and have been
involved with CanTeen for over 10 years now - as a CCF
representative and as the Financial Advisor to the CanTeen National
Board.
I am a Chartered Accountant and have a public practice based in
Manukau City, with extensive experience in the not for profit
sector. I am the immediate past chairman for CCF and am currently
the chairman of the International Confederation of Childhood Cancer
Parent Organisations.
As of May 2006, I am also a Trustee of the Ronald McDonald
Accommodation Trust. It has been great to have been involved in the
development of CanTeen over many years and I look forward to the
challenges ahead.
Dr. Rob Corbett
Health Professional
I was born in Zimbabwe, then educated in South Africa where I
commenced specialist training in paediatrics. This was completed in
the United Kingdom where I sub specialised in paediatric
haematology and oncology at the Royal Marsden and Great Ormond
Street Hospitals.
I left the UK in 1995 for a consultant position in Christchurch,
New Zealand where I am today, now Clinical Director of the South
Island Child Cancer Service. In addition to my specialty area, I
have a broad interest in child and adolescent health.
I currently chair the New Zealand Adolescent and Young Adult
Cancer Workgroup and the Pacific Island Workgroup of the Paediatric
Oncology Steering Group. I am extremely interested in developing
services for adolescents and young adults with cancer. I am married
to Penny and we have 3 children aged 11, 19 and 21.
Janetta Skiba
Hi, my name is Janetta and I am the national chairperson of the
Child Cancer Foundation, and represent CCF on the CanTeen Board. I
am a registered nurse, with a background in acute care nursing
including intensive care and paediatrics.
I believe my career in the health industry, including
wide-ranging work force experiences in both governance and
operational roles, my health knowledge and skills, and my
commitment to health care have given me a great foundation to be on
the Board.
I have held a number of senior health management positions, most
recently managing a multi-site health care facility. (I also have a
BA and a Post Grad Dip, but not sure if you want to know that!) I
am very proud to be a member of the CanTeen Board, I thoroughly
enjoy my role in CanTeen and am enthused and inspired by the vision
of CanTeen and by the objectiveness and positiveness of
CanTeeners.
David Pearce
Chief Executive (non-voting)
I've been Chief Executive of CanTeen since 1 Feb 2009. Born in
NZ, I've spent most of my career in big business and only recently
'seeing the light' and moving to not for profit. Better late than
never!
I spent 18 years in senior management positions with the Anglo
Dutch multi national Unilever. After starting in NZ, Unilever later
took me and my family to live in the Philippines, Singapore and
England as well.
My work, primarily in human resources and communication roles,
saw me in many international projects, in over 30 countries, where
I engaged with both senior leadership groups and often, with
younger management trainees; an adventure and a privilege.
Back home in NZ since 2002, I happily spent the last 5 years
with Fonterra, firstly in their consumer products business and
finally, in their Auckland HQ. Three years ago some fantastic young
CanTeeners inspired me. I made one of them a promise to use my life
well. I'm delighted now to work in CanTeen and make good on that
promise.