Hugh Fletcher (businessman)

Hugh Alasdair Fletcher (born 28 November 1947^[1]) is a New Zealand businessman and former chancellor of the University of Auckland.

Hugh Fletcher
Chief executive of Fletcher Challenge Ltd
In office 1987–1997
9th Chancellor of the University of Auckland
In office 2004–2008
Preceded by	John Graham
Succeeded by	Roger France
Personal details
Born	(1947-11-28) 28 November 1947 (age 77)
Spouse	Sian Elias
Alma mater	University of Auckland Stanford University

Early life

Fletcher was the second son born to Sir James Fletcher and Vaughan, Lady Fletcher. After attending Kings College, he gained a BSc 1969 and MCom (Hons) 1974 from the University of Auckland, in addition to an MBA from Stanford University.^[2]

Fletcher's wife is the former Chief Justice of New Zealand Dame Sian Elias. His brother Angus Fletcher, who was also involved with the family firm, is ex-husband to former Mayor of Auckland, and City and Government Minister Christine Fletcher. His older brother Jim Fletcher was murdered at his holiday home in the Bay of Plenty in 1993.^[3]

Fletcher Challenge

Main article: Fletcher Challenge

Fletcher played a major role in developing New Zealand industry as chief executive of Fletcher Challenge following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather Sir James Fletcher.

Fletcher was a New Zealand Representative on the Trilateral Commission. In 2002, he was appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. He was subsequently reappointed in 2007.^[4] He is also Chair of the board of directors of IAG New Zealand and a board director of Fletcher Building and Vector Limited.^[5] In August 2007 he was appointed to the board of Insurance Australia Group.^[6]