The Cancer Society Wellington Division is governed by its Board of Trustees, including representatives from Wairarapa, Marlborough and Nelson Tasman.

Ruth Russell

Board Member, appointed 31/08/2024

Keith Hunt

Wairarapa Representative, appointed 31/08/2023

Michelle Donnelly

Marlborough Representative, appointed 31/08/2023

Stephen Neas

Nelson Tasman Representative, appointed 30/08/2023

Claire Barclay

Board Member, appointed 19/08/2025

Matt Valentine

Board Member - Deputy Chair, appointed 19/08/2025

Darryl Carpenter

CEO, appointed 16/02/2024

Henry Iona

Board Member, appointed 02/10/2023

Mark De Haast

Board Member - Chair, appointed 01/08/2025

Megan Ball

Board Member, appointed 01/08/2025

Last updated: December 9, 2025