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Mark Verbiest
Chairman at
SUMMERSET GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Net worth: 243 729 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mark John Verbiest is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 10 different companies and presently is Chairman of Freightways Ltd., Chairman for Willis Bond General Partner Ltd., Chairman of Mycare Ltd., Chairman for Meridian Energy Ltd. and Chairman for Willis Bond Capital Partners Ltd. He is also Member of Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Inc. and Member of New Zealand Treasury Department and on the board of 7 other companies. In the past Mark John Verbiest occupied the position of Non-Executive Chairman of Spark New Zealand Ltd. Chairman for Spark New Zealand Trading Ltd. and General Counsel for Spark New Zealand Trading Ltd. (both are subsidiaries of Spark New Zealand Ltd.), Member of New Zealand Securities Commission, Senior Partner at Simpson Grierson Ltd., Chairman of Transpower New Zealand Ltd. and Chairman for Aptimize Ltd. He received a graduate degree from Victoria University of Wellington.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | 53,640 ( 0% ) | 188 511 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2025-12-30 | 11,500 ( 0% ) | 55 218 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Mark Verbiest active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MERIDIAN ENERGY LIMITED | Chairman | 2019-09-30 |
| SUMMERSET GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | Chairman | 2021-06-30 |
Southern Alps Rescue Trust | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-30 |
New Zealand Treasury Department
 New Zealand Treasury Department General GovernmentGovernment Department of sovereign government | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Mycare Ltd.
 Mycare Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a platform which enable users to find home healthcare service providers | Chairman | - |
Southern Lakes Arts Festival | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-30 |
Aspiring Foundation Trust | Director/Board Member | - |
Willis Bond General Partner Ltd. | Chairman | - |
New Zealand International Arts Festival | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Mark Verbiest
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Training of Mark Verbiest
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
30
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 30 |
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Spark New Zealand Ltd.
 Spark New Zealand Ltd. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
New Zealand Treasury Department
New Zealand Treasury Department General GovernmentGovernment Department of sovereign government | Government |
ASB Bank Ltd.
 ASB Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Transpower New Zealand Ltd.
 Transpower New Zealand Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Manages electric power transmissions | Utilities |
The Southern Cross Medical Care Society
 The Southern Cross Medical Care Society Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides private health services | Health Services |
Simpson Grierson Ltd.
 Simpson Grierson Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Freightways Group Ltd.
 Freightways Group Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Operates express package, information management and business mail services | Transportation |
Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd.
 Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Invests in commercial office property | Finance |
Meridian Energy Ltd.
 Meridian Energy Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Engages in renewable energy distribution and generation activities | Utilities |
Spark New Zealand Trading Ltd.
 Spark New Zealand Trading Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Communications |
Victoria University of Wellington
 Victoria University of Wellington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
ANZ Bank New Zealand Ltd.
 ANZ Bank New Zealand Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking and financial services | Finance |
UDC Finance Ltd.
 UDC Finance Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides finance for plant, vehicles and equipment | Finance |
New Zealand Securities Commission
 New Zealand Securities Commission National AgencyGovernment National securities commission | Government |
Southern Cross Healthcare Trust
 Southern Cross Healthcare Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides trust services | Miscellaneous |
Southern Cross Health Services Ltd.
 Southern Cross Health Services Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides health, life and pet insurance services | Finance |
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 |
Summerset Group Holdings Ltd.
 Summerset Group Holdings Ltd. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Develops and provides retirement villages and aged care facilities | Health Services |
Aptimize Ltd.
 Aptimize Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides web content optimization services | Commercial Services |
AMP Haumi Management Ltd.
 AMP Haumi Management Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management and administration services | Commercial Services |
New Zealand International Arts Festival | |
Government Superannuation Fund Authority
 Government Superannuation Fund Authority Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a Pension/Retirement Fund | Finance |
Financial Markets Authority
 Financial Markets Authority General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a government agency responsible for financial regulation | Government |
Bear Fund NZ Ltd. | |
Willis Bond Capital Partners Ltd.
 Willis Bond Capital Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund | Finance |
Willis Bond General Partner Ltd. | |
Aspiring Foundation Trust | |
Southern Lakes Arts Festival | |
Mycare Ltd.
Mycare Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a platform which enable users to find home healthcare service providers | Technology Services |
Southern Alps Rescue Trust |
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