Graeme McGlinn

Graeme McGlinn is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in audit, risk management, and consulting. Since August 2023, Graeme serves as an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee for Hastings District Council, addressing audit and risk issues post-Cyclone Gabrielle. Concurrently, Graeme holds positions as Independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for Far North District Council, Independent Audit and Risk Committee Member for Tasman District Council and Hurunui District Council, and Independent Performance Audit and Risk Committee Member for Environment Canterbury. Graeme's consulting practice, McGlinn Consulting Group Limited, focuses on Governance, Forensic Accounting, and Expert Witness services, leveraging 35 years of Chartered Accounting experience. Additional roles include Contract Practice Reviewer for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Chairman and Director at Hamilton Hindin Greene, and leadership positions in charitable organizations such as JB Johns Trust and Papanui High School Foundation. Graeme earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Canterbury.