Sheffield South Island thoroughly enjoyed partnering again with Canterbury Rugby in the recent appointment of James Gough as Independent Director to their Board.
James brings extensive experience at Board level, having previously held Board positions with Christchurch City Holdings Ltd, Venues Otautahi Ltd, and CDHB – to list a few – and currently sits on the Boards of Transwaste Canterbury Ltd, The Terrace Christchurch Ltd, Civic Building Ltd, Te Rūnanga o Waihao Holdings Ltd, and the Advisory Board of Development West Coast.
As an experienced commercial director, James brings proven governance expertise, strong commercial acumen, deep community connections, along with a lifelong passion for rugby. James takes a pragmatic, business-focused and forward-thinking approach to governance, ensuring that strong commercial decision-making leads to positive community outcomes.
Congratulations James, you will make an excellent contribution to Canterbury Rugby Union, we wish you all the best.