Grenville has been Chief Executive of Public Trust since April 2007.

He was formerly Director of New Zealand Operations for a major energy company, responsible for electricity generation, wholesale and retail. He also held senior roles in banking, leading the integration of a major retail bank, and as General Manager Retail Markets was responsible for personal customer strategy and core banking products.

Grenville has considerable experience in strategy development, marketing and the implementation of major change programmes.

Grenville lives in Wellington. His interests include tennis, skiing, gardening, building his vinyl collection, and time with family and friends.

Simon has been with Public Trust since May 2007. He has 25 years experience in management roles in the finance and electricity industries including IT management, banking credit cards, finance, project and programme management, risk management, people management and development.

As General Manager of Operations, Simon is responsible for managing the delivery of Public Trust's estate and trust administration services, mortgage processing, information services and funds administration.

Simon lives in Wellington. He has a keen interest in food and before joining Public Trust, took four months out to achieve a formal chef's qualification.

Alex Polaschek joined Public Trust in June 2007. He previously held senior management roles with major electricity companies including sales and marketing, corporate sales, commercial management and pricing management.

His current role covers development, and delivery of Public Trust products and services through the national retail network and call centre.

Alex lives in Auckland. He and his partner have four daughters aged from 6 to 16 years.

Ann joined Public Trust in April 2007.  Prior to Public Trust, Ann held senior legal positions with a major trading bank and spent some years with two commercial law firms.
 
Ann has significant experience in corporate and commercial law, banking and financial services, governance, regulation and dispute resolution, and is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.
 
Ann leads the Legal, Risk and Compliance team, acts as Board Secretary and is responsible for Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.

Ken joined Public Trust in March 2010.  Ken has extensive experience in senior financial management roles gained from positions he has held overseas and in New Zealand.  He has worked in industries as varied as telecommunications, manufacturing, research and development, energy and consulting.

As CFO, his areas of responsibility include finance, tax, planning, investments, commercial services and the project management office.  As Programme Director, Ken is also responsible for delivery of Public Trust’s change programme, including establishing and managing programme and project management methodologies and standards, prioritising investments and monitoring Public Trust’s overall performance.

Originally from Canada, Ken has lived in Wellington for the past 15 years and enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children.

Grant joined Public Trust in 2008, after 15 years in executive roles at another major trustee company, including national manager, and general manager of personal client services. He has also owned and operated retail businesses, and had senior roles with two major finance companies. He has a Bachelor of Commerce (Management) from the University of Canterbury.

Grant is responsible for the development and implementation of Public Trust's marketing strategy.

Grant lives in Wellington. He is a keen family man and an avid supporter of his children's scholastic, cultural and sporting activities.

Dennis joined Public Trust in 2005, and was appointed to his current role in 2008. With over 20 years experience in the corporate trustee industry, Dennis has particular expertise in corporate finance, structured finance transactions and all forms of securities issues. He has extensive business experience, including as a share broker, and management consultant for a global consulting group.

Dennis holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University, an MBA from Victoria University; is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand, and the Institute of Finance Professionals.

Dennis lives in Auckland. His interests include fly fishing, aviation and sport.

Cheryl joined Public Trust in July 2011 and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Cheryl is responsible for the development and implementation of the organisation's development and human resources strategy, including leadership of the Public Trust culture change initiative.

Having held executive leadership roles since 2004, Cheryl has an extensive career in Human Resource Management and organisation performance and change. She was the Group General Manager Strategy and Capability at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and prior to that has held senior roles with Industry New Zealand and the Ministry of Fisheries.

Cheryl has a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University and has a diploma in Driving Government Performance from Harvard University.

In her spare time Cheryl likes to spend time with her family and friends and travelling, experiencing new countries and cultures.