I am honoured to have known Alister for over ten years as both a business associate and friend and can attest to his quality of moral standards and principles of encouraging goodness and decency.

Alister possesses a keen sense of empathy and loyalty towards fellow work colleagues and business associates, a trait rarely attributed to someone in such an authoritative role – principles that have endeared him to his subordinates, irrespective of age, gender or ethnicity. He is committed to a clear, concise, and meaningful set of beliefs, and priorities that have been the hallmark of his unequivocal success in a challenging CEO’s position both here in New Zealand and on a global stage.

He also displays a steadfast conviction for social responsibility, a characteristic recognised through his dedication to Rotary International where he was bestowed the honour of several Paul Harris Fellowship awards for his active participation in numerous community endeavors over his many years service to the organisation.

Alister was instrumental in establishing the Plumbing Industry Charitable Trust ten years ago – an organization responsible for raising in excess of $1.2 million for charities supporting Youth at Risk, and since retiring from the position of Chairman of the Board holds a trustee’s role and that of lifetime Patron. He also serves as a Board member of the Stellar Trust – an organization whose focus and undertaking is for the elimination of Methamphetamine from NZ society.

To understand Alister’s sincerity and true commitment to Family values you need look no further than to that of his wife, three daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren to understand the genuine character and substance of this unique man.

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Peter Crook

Principal of 7Group Advertising

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