Anna has a background in tertiary education and the public sector. She has worked as a volunteer for a wide range of organisations and has a personal commitment to supporting arts organisations and outdoor activities. In 2023 she established the Brian Gaynor Business Journalism Initiatives dedicated to supporting and promoting quality business journalism in New Zealand. She is a staunch supporter of the Milford Foundation, its values and its ability to do good in New Zealand communities
Alastair ThomsonAlastair Thomson joined Milford Asset Management Auckland in May 2010 as the 9th employee. He came from Clime Asset Management in Sydney where he was Director of IMA Sales.
His role at Milford was Head of Clients and was responsible for building clients and client facing teams in all areas of the business.
In 2015 he relocated to the South Island to develop all facets of the business as Head of South Island, with offices in Wanaka and Christchurch being established. He also established a strong Milford identity with the Festival of Colour cultural event in Wanaka.
He holds a Batchelor of Laws degree from Otago University and is a highly experienced professional, with more than 30 years in general management, marketing and 15 years in the funds management sector.
While he has no real experience of charitable organisations he feels he can add value to the Board in getting things done. “Plus, I’m very keen to give something back to the community.” Al retired in 2019 after 10 years with Milford and lives with Mary in Central Otago where they both watch rabbits multiply daily, on their property.
Sarah NorrieSarah joined Milford in 2020 after a distinguished 25-year career in the advertising industry, where she successfully led multiple businesses. Her expertise lies in Marketing Strategy, which she has also applied to numerous philanthropic organisations as part of her commitment to giving back.
“I am a proud New Zealander and deeply value the privilege of living in this beautiful country. For me, it’s not about the ‘haves and have-nots’—it’s about working together to ensure both our people and our land are nurtured for future generations. It is an honour to contribute to an organisation like Milford that is steadfastly committed to making a meaningful difference.”
Sarah recently completed more than two years as Chair of the Milford Foundation Trustee Board, where she provided strategic leadership and helped shape the Foundation’s impact. She is delighted to continue serving as a Trustee, bringing her experience and passion to support the Foundation’s ongoing mission.
Anthony QuirkAnthony is a Director on various boards, focusing on those providing a community benefit. He is currently Chair of a social enterprise, Humanitix NZ (which donates profits to the Education sector) and was the former Chair of the Milford Foundation. Previous not-for-profit boards include NZ Water Polo, the Dingle Foundation in the Wellington region, and Compass Housing (a community housing provider). He is also the Chair of the Board for Milford Asset Management and a Non-Executive Director of Milford Asset Management and is on the Board of the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA).
Anthony has had over 30 years’ executive experience in the investment and financial services industry, including being Milford’s Managing Director from 2007 to 2016 before commencing his governance career. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand (INFINZ) and is a former Chairman of that organisation. He is also a member of the Institute of Directors