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Mark Cairns
Chairman at
FREIGHTWAYS GROUP LIMITED
Net worth: 934 987 $ as of 2026-01-30
Profile
Mark Cooper Cairns is currently Chairman at Freightways Group Ltd. since 2021.
Independent Director at Auckland International Airport Ltd. and Auckland Airport Ltd. since 2022.
Director at Port of Tauranga Trustee Co. Ltd. since 2005.
Independent Non-Executive Director at Briscoe Group Ltd. starting in 2025.
Member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc. and LEADR NZ.
Formerly Chief Executive Officer at Port of Tauranga Ltd. from 2005 to 2021.
Chief Executive Officer at Owens Cargo Co. Ltd. and Toll Owens Ltd. Chairman-Elect at Two Degrees Mobile Ltd. Chairman at Tapper Transport Ltd. and Metropack Ltd. from 2012 to 2013.
Chairman at North Tugz Ltd. Independent Non-Executive Director at Sanford Ltd. from 2021 to 2023.
Director at Northport Ltd., C 3 Ltd., PrimePort Timaru Ltd., Quality Marshalling Ltd. in 2015, and Coda Gp Ltd. Independent Non-Executive Director at Meridian Energy Ltd. Operations Head at hibu Plc.
Head-UK & USA Operations at Yellow Book USA, Inc. from 2012 to 2015.
General Manager at Fulton Hogan Ltd. Member of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in NZ, Inc. Executive VP-Integration & Client Services at Thryv Holdings, Inc. Education includes undergraduate studies at Auckland University and graduate studies at Massey University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-29 | 50,000 ( 0.03% ) | 441 541 $ | 2026-01-30 | |
| 2025-06-29 | 71,582 ( 0% ) | 357 628 $ | 2026-01-30 | |
| 2025-10-31 | 45,000 ( 0.02% ) | 135 819 $ | 2026-01-30 |
Mark Cairns active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTWAYS GROUP LIMITED | Chairman | - |
| AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-31 |
| BRISCOE GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2025-10-31 |
Auckland Airport Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-31 |
Port of Tauranga Trustee Co. Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc.
 Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
LEADR NZ | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-03-29 |
Former positions of Mark Cairns
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SANFORD LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2023-02-27 |
| PORT OF TAURANGA LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-06-29 |
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Training of Mark Cairns
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
70
1st degree connections
28
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 28 |
|---|---|
hibu Plc
 hibu Plc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides technology-driven and integrated digital marketing solutions for local businesses | Technology Services |
Sanford Ltd.
 Sanford Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Engages in harvesting, farming, processing, storage and marketing of seafood and aquaculture products | Process Industries |
Auckland International Airport Ltd.
 Auckland International Airport Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides airport facilities and supporting infrastructure | Transportation |
Port of Tauranga Ltd.
 Port of Tauranga Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides port handling and marine cargo services | Transportation |
Briscoe Group Ltd.
 Briscoe Group Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails home ware products | Retail Trade |
Yellow Book USA, Inc.
 Yellow Book USA, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Publishes yellow page directories | Commercial Services |
Freightways Group Ltd.
 Freightways Group Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Operates express package, information management and business mail services | Transportation |
Fulton Hogan Ltd.
 Fulton Hogan Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates as a road and infrastructure construction company | Industrial Services |
Northport Ltd.
 Northport Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides port services | Transportation |
Owens Cargo Co. Ltd.
 Owens Cargo Co. Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides cargo handling services | Transportation |
Auckland University
 Auckland University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Meridian Energy Ltd.
 Meridian Energy Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Engages in renewable energy distribution and generation activities | Utilities |
Massey University
 Massey University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Toll Owens Ltd.
 Toll Owens Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides cargo handling services | Transportation |
Two Degrees Mobile Ltd.
 Two Degrees Mobile Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
C 3 Ltd.
 C 3 Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides product handling solutions | Transportation |
PrimePort Timaru Ltd.
 PrimePort Timaru Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Operates a multi purpose port and offers marine and cargo services | Transportation |
Tapper Transport Ltd.
 Tapper Transport Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides wharf carrying and freight services | Transportation |
Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc.
Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization | Commercial Services |
North Tugz Ltd. | |
Metropack Ltd. | |
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport In NZ, Inc.
 The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport In NZ, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates professional membership organization for transport and logistics industries | Commercial Services |
LEADR NZ | |
Auckland Airport Ltd. | |
Quality Marshalling Ltd.
 Quality Marshalling Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a log marshalling and scaling company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Port of Tauranga Trustee Co. Ltd. | |
Thryv Holdings, Inc.
 Thryv Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides customer relationship management and marketing automation tools for small businesses | Technology Services |
Coda Gp Ltd. |
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