The Team
Kevin Lidgard
General Manager Marinas
Previously the Marina Manager of Westhaven. Kevin now looks after all Panuku operated marinas including Westhaven, Viaduct and Silo. Kevin has a long history in the marine industry including a two-year stint as General Manager of Polaris Marine in Sydney. His wealth of knowledge will help drive major refurbishment works and facility improvements.
John Matla
Marina Manager
After a 15 year international Superyachting career as Captain, which took him all over the world sailing through the Caribbean, Mediterranean, USA and South Pacific, and then project managing Superyacht builds, John now heads up the great team managing Silo and Viaduct Marina’s, in Auckland NZ.
Ryan White
Senior Commercial and Marina Ops Coordinator
Ryan has been with the marinas for 5 years after spending an extended period overseas working and travelling. He started out at Westhaven before moving through to his current role in the Viaduct. Ryan’s professional experience includes super yacht crewing in Alaska, charter cruises on the Great Barrier Reef and on car ferries servicing the Isle of Wight.
Matthew Bourne
Senior Marina and Commercial Ops Coordinator
Matt joined Eke Panuku Marina team in 2013 after 24 years of service with the British Army and NZ Police.
Initially at Westhaven, Matt transferred to Viaduct Marina in 2015 and took Silo Marina under his wing, liaising with our superyacht customers and local yacht agents to ensure a high-class service is provided.
Matts seafaring career began whilst in the Royal Engineers working with Combat vessels and sailing in the Baltic Sea. Matt has travelled the globe, finally settling in NZ in 2002.
Matt Manages most of our Marina projects and also manages the dinghy locker project.
Sophie Forsyth
Commercial and Viaduct Marina Coordinator
Sophie started the Cadet program with Westhaven Marina in 2018 and made the move over to the Viaduct for the Americas cup. After growing up in and around the water the job couldn’t be more fulfilling
Rebecca Smith
Commercial & Marina Customer Service
Rebecca started at Westhaven Marina in 2018 as customer service representative. When the role at Viaduct Marina became available Rebecca jumped at the chance for a more challenging position. So far the career highlight has been to experience the America’s Cup series, the atmosphere in the Viaduct was amazing!