Meet Our Trustees

The New Zealand Open Charitable Trust is led by a passionate and experienced group of Trustees who are united by a shared commitment to community impact and the game of golf.

With backgrounds spanning business, philanthropy, sport, and governance, our Trustees bring valuable insight and leadership to the Trust. Their role is essential in ensuring that the Trust operates with transparency, integrity, and a clear focus on its mission: supporting the communities that host the New Zealand Open and promoting the growth of golf across Aotearoa.

Deeply connected to both the tournament and the region it calls home, each Trustee is dedicated to creating a positive legacy—one that carries the spirit of the New Zealand Open well beyond the course.

Brian Cadzow – Chair

Brian was a co-founder of Vista Group, a New Zealand tech company that has grown into the world’s leading supplier of software to the cinema industry. He played a key role in guiding the company to a successful dual listing on the NZX and ASX in 2014, and held senior executive and board positions until 2021. Alongside his wife Julie, Brian remains active in the film sector through the Vista Foundation, which supports emerging New Zealand film talent by promoting education, industry development, and a deeper understanding of film as a business.

A lifelong golfer, Brian grew up in a golfing family and has passed that love of the game on to his own family. He has also contributed extensively outside the business world, including ten years on the Board of Lynfield College, five as Chair. At his home club, Titirangi, both Brian and Julie have served on the Board, with Brian spending five of his ten years there as Club Captain. In 2024, Brian had the unique opportunity to play in the New Zealand Open via the “Craigs – Road to the Open” prize, which sparked a deeper connection to the tournament. That same year, he became a Guardian and played a key role in transforming earlier discussions into the formation of a charitable trust alongside the New Zealand Open.

John Hart

John Hart is a highly respected figure in both the business and sporting worlds, known for his leadership and strategic vision. With a background in corporate governance and a long-standing commitment to the growth of golf, John has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the New Zealand Open. He currently serves as the Chairman of the New Zealand Open, a position he has held with great dedication, overseeing the tournament’s continued success and its growing impact on the community. John’s leadership extends beyond the golf course, where he has served on numerous boards and worked with various philanthropic organisations.

In addition to his role with the New Zealand Open, John has a wealth of experience in the corporate sector, having held senior positions across multiple industries. His contributions to sport, business, and community development have earned him a reputation as a passionate advocate for both local and national causes. Whether through his work in the corporate world or his influence in sport, John Hart remains committed to creating positive and lasting legacies, particularly in his efforts to support and elevate the New Zealand Open as a premier event in the global golfing calendar.

Paul Blackwell

Paul Blackwell began his career in retail straight out of school, quickly progressing through management roles at Farmers Trading Company. In 1987, he purchased his first bookshop, eventually acquiring two more before taking over Matamata New World in 1993. In 1998, he went on to open Albany Pak’nSave, which he successfully operated until its sale in 2021. Today, Paul is a Director and shareholder in several prominent businesses, including Starbucks NZ, Burger King NZ, Ngahuia Group (owners of Number 1 Shoes and Hannahs), and Milkbooks, an online photo book company.

Beyond business, Paul has a long-standing passion for sport. He and his family owned the NZ Breakers basketball franchise from 2003 to 2018, and rejoined the ownership group in 2025. A committed supporter of golf, Paul is also an enthusiastic player and member at Tara Iti. He is one of the original Guardians of the New Zealand Open, helping to guide the vision and development of the tournament’s charitable initiatives.

Jonty Edgar

Jonty joined Forsyth Barr in 2015 and currently serves as Co-Head of Markets and Executive Director, Asia. He brings over two decades of experience in Asian equity capital markets, having previously held senior roles including Managing Director, Country Head of Hong Kong and China, and Head of Sales – Asia at Religare Capital Markets. Jonty also founded Aviate Global, and prior to that, spent 12 years with Credit Suisse in London and Hong Kong, where he specialized in Asian markets and hedge fund-related products.

Golf has been a long-standing part of Jonty’s life, with his family maintaining close ties to the game and holding memberships at Royal Auckland and Tara Iti. As a Guardian of the New Zealand Open, Jonty is a passionate advocate for the event and its growing charitable impact. Continuing a family tradition of philanthropy and social responsibility, he remains committed to supporting meaningful ventures that benefit both community and sport.

Sandi Young

Sandi Young’s journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Raised in a small town in Missouri, she carved out a successful path in corporate America, ultimately rising to the role of Vice President of Marketing at Hostess. Despite her professional achievements, Sandi felt a strong pull toward philanthropy. What began as support for local initiatives quickly expanded to national and international causes. Her passion led her to work with the Starkey Hearing Foundation, volunteering in over 20 countries, and she continues to support global charities focused on education, clean water, medical aid, nutrition, and overall wellness.

A member at Tara Iti and a board member of the Tara Iti Whānau charity, Sandi has been a committed Guardian of the New Zealand Open since XXXX. Her experience in leading employee scholarship programs and managing charitable foundations has equipped her with a strong foundation in community-focused work. As one of the founding trustees of the New Zealand Open Charitable Trust, she brings not only leadership and compassion but also a clear vision for expanding the tournament’s positive impact beyond the course.

Frank Quattrone

Frank is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Qatalyst Partners, a leading independent investment banking firm focused on advising technology companies on mergers and acquisitions. He served as CEO from the firm’s inception in 2008 until 2016. With a career that began at Morgan Stanley in 1977, Frank has been advising technology companies since 1981 and has led global technology groups at Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and Credit Suisse before co-founding Qatalyst. He also serves on the Advisory Board of The Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and is Chairman Emeritus of The Tech Interactive, a family-oriented technology learning center in San Jose.

Originally from Philadelphia, Frank earned a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Stanford University, where he was named an Arjay Miller Scholar. He now resides most of the year in Pebble Beach, California, and is an avid golfer, having played in events such as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the PURE Insurance Championship, and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship—where he met Ric Kayne, leading to his invitation to join Tara Iti. Frank and his wife have held a deep love for New Zealand since their first visit in 1987 and are now proud permanent residents. He first played in the New Zealand Open in 2020 and became a Guardian of the tournament in 2023.

Meet Our Trustees

Meet Our Trustees

Brian Cadzow – Chair

John Hart

Paul Blackwell

Jonty Edgar

Sandi Young

Frank Quattrone

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