Mr Pryke has experience in the fishing, energy, financial services, and health and technology industries and holds a Bachelor of Economics degree. Phillip is currently a director of Carbine Aginvest Corporation Limited. He was formerly the Deputy Chairman and Lead Independent Director of New Zealand Exchange listed Contact Energy Limited, a director of Tru-Test Corporation Limited and North Ridge Partners Pty Limited, Vice President of EDS, Chief Executive of Nextgen Networks, Chief Executive Officer of Lucent Technologies Australia Pty Limited and New Zealand Health Funding Authority and a member of the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission. He is Member of Risk,Compliance Committee,Sustainability and Innovation Committee.