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James Miller

Professional Background

Updated 5 Mar 2026

James is an independent director with extensive experience in senior management and governance roles. He has a strong track record in capital management, financial analytics, and financial markets. He is Chair of Channel Infrastructure NZ and a director of Ryman Healthcare and Vista Group.

James Miller is an independent director of Fletcher Building Limited. James has extensive experience in senior management and governance roles. He has a strong track record in capital management, financial analytics, and financial markets, making him adept at handling complex challenges and finding growth opportunities. His expertise in Audit and Risk enhances the Board's governance capabilities. James is currently chair of Channel Infrastructure NZ and a director of Ryman Healthcare and Vista Group. His previous governance roles include serving on the boards of Auckland International Airport, Accident Compensation Corporation, Mercury, NZX and Vector, and as a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Markets Authority board. James previously held leadership executive positions at Craigs Investment Partners and ABN AMRO. James is a Distinguished Fellow of INFINZ, a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors. He is a certified securities analyst professional, holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Otago University and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Programme. James is a Member of Fletcher Building's Audit & Risk Committee, Disclosure Committee, and Nominations Committee.

Education

BCom, AMP (Harvard)

Qualifications

FCACFInstD

Previous Employers

Craigs Investment Partners - Leadership executive positionsABN AMRO - Leadership executive positions

Sectors

ConstructionFinanceInvestment BankingInfrastructureRetirement LivingTechnology

Public Sector Roles

UnknownPresent

Cross-Sector Roles

NZX Directorships (8)

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Crown Entity Roles (1)

Cross-Sector Roles

NZX Roles(8)

  • Independent Director at Fletcher BuildingCurrent
  • Independent Director at Fletcher BuildingCurrent
  • Independent Director at Ryman Healthcare LimitedCurrent
  • Independent Director at Ryman Healthcare LimitedCurrent
  • Chair at Vista Group International LimitedCurrent
  • +3 more roles
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