BCom(Otago) CFInstD (Chancellor)
Appointed by the University Council
Current term: 2024–2027
Previous term: 2018–2023
Chancellor: from 1 October 2024
Pro-Chancellor: from 1 March 2022–30 September 2024
Trish Oakley is a purpose-led governance leader who combines a people-first approach with strategic oversight to drive organisational performance and positive outcomes.
She brings over 25 years of experience from the financial services industry, working across marketing, product development and people focused roles.
She is a member of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission.
Trish is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors (IoD), Otago-Southland Branch committee member and President of the IoD's National Council.
She is a member of Global Women and a regional lead.