About the board

The interim board has responsibility to ensure, through the six-month transport reform transition period, that Auckland Transport performs its current functions under direction of Auckland Council.

It supports the transition of transport functions to Auckland Council, and the establishment and performance of the transport CCO, ensuring the transition from the old Act to the new Act is efficient and effective.

The primary legislation giving authority to the board is the Local Government (Auckland Council) (Transport Governance) Amendment Act. The interim board is in place for six months from 7 May 2026.

Auckland Council’s Performance and Appointments Committee is responsible for appointments to the board. This is done in accordance with the:

• council’s Appointment and Remuneration Policy for Board Members
• Local Government Act.

Members of the interim board

Andrew Ritchie – Chair

Andrew has had over thirty years’ experience as a leader across the transport and tourism industries and still has ownership in various business across New Zealand, Australia and the USA, with a notable focus on public transport as former Director of Operations and CEO for Ritchies Transport Holdings and President of the Bus and Coach Association of NZ. He was appointed as a director of Auckland Transport in 2024.

Rob Clarke

Rob is an experienced businessman with international experience as a Managing Director within manufacturing, mining and agricultural industries.

He founded and chaired Chevron Traffic Services and chaired Chengeta Trust which cover include traffic management businesses and related, training and technologies.

Dale Dillicar

Dale is a senior finance executive with over 25 years’ experience across global industries, specialising in financial management, governance and operational oversight. For the past decade, she has been with Fonterra, currently serving as General Manager Financial Planning & Analysis for Fonterra's operating office. Dale was appointed to the board of Auckland Transport in 2024.

Miriam Dean (CNZM, KC)

Miriam Dean has extensive legal and governance experience who has led a number of public enquiries, reviews including Auckland Council’s 2019 review of CCOs. She was a member of the Auckland Transition Agency and the transition from Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Agency to (now) Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd. Miriam is a board member for Chorus Limited and Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and recently retired as chair of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme. 

Adrienne Young-Cooper

Adrienne is a highly respected governor with over 30 years of public sector experience. She has an in-depth knowledge of Auckland’s challenges regarding transport and urban development and infrastructure, with previously roles that include Eke Panuku, Housing New Zealand, Hobsonville Land Company and NZTA. She served as chair of Auckland Transport from 2020 to 2022. Adrienne also chairs Haumaru Housing and the Cornwall Park Trust Board.