Sir Rob Fenwick KNZM

Sir Rob Fenwick KNZM KStJ CFInstD HonD Nat Res (Linc) is closely associated with a number of environmentally sustainable businesses, government organisations and NGOs. He is also an experienced businessman and company director with interests closely aligned to promoting sustainable development.

Sir Rob Fenwick, the first New Zealander knighted for services to both business and conservation, focusses on encouraging businesses to put environmental responsibility at their core. He founded the country’s first commercial composting business, Living Earth and co-founded the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development, as well as Predator Free New Zealand and The Kiwi Trust. Sir Rob also chairs the New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute and Sustainable Seas, a national science challenge.

Winner of The Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award 2015, Knight Companion 2016

Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and conservation 2016

Inductee to the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame, former journalist and public relations consultant and longtime environmentalist.