Ngāi Tahu Holdings' Todd Moyle Leads by Intergenerational Vision

Todd Moyle, CEO of Ngāi Tahu Holdings, is one of the finalists in BusinessDesk's CEO Index. The index recognizes New Zealand chief executives and business leaders making a significant impact in their sectors. Ngāi Tahu Holdings is a whānau-owned business that has grown from $170 million to $2.2 billion in gross assets over 27 years.

Moyle joined Ngāi Tahu Holdings in 2022, after working at KiwiRail. He was promoted to CEO in March 2024 and has thrived in the role. The company's diverse portfolio includes tourism, farming, forestry, seafood, property, health, transport, life insurance, and new economy investments.

Moyle credits his leadership journey with Ngāi Tahu Holdings to his understanding of te ao Māori aspirations. He emphasizes the importance of setting clarity of purpose and direction for employees, allowing them to succeed without external noise. The company's resilience is built on having $130 million in listed equities for liquidity during periods of volatility.

In an interview with BusinessDesk, Moyle discussed Ngāi Tahu Holdings' vision, impact, innovation, resilience, and influence. He cited the whakataukī 'mō tatou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei', which means 'for us, and for our children after us'. This guides the company's intergenerational approach to commercial success.