Vector appoints group chief executive

creating a new energy future



Vector appoints group chief executive

Vector has appointed Chris Blenkiron as the company’s new group chief executive officer.

Vector chair Doug McKay said that Chris impressed the board with his leadership, focus on
operational excellence and strategic thinking.

“We are delighted with Chris’s appointment. Throughout the process he demonstrated astute
insights into the energy sector and Vector’s future growth opportunities.

Chris is currently chief executive at Rio Tinto’s Tiwai smelter in Invercargill, the country’s largest
user of energy. Prior to that he worked for BlueScope in New Zealand and Indonesia.

“At Tiwai Chris created a high performing culture with an outstanding health and safety record.
His proven ability to balance commercial results, operational excellence along with exceptional
customer, community and staff outcomes is highly regarded by a broad range of stakeholders,”
said Mr McKay.

“We look forward to welcoming him to Vector and are confident he will make a real impact for
Vector shareholders, customers and staff.”

“I’m hugely excited about joining Vector as the energy transition continues to create opportunities
and challenges. Leading the company that enables Aucklanders every single day is truly a
privilege. I’m very much looking forward to immersing myself in the sector and working with the
Vector team to further build on what is a very successful company,” said Chris.

Chris will be relocating his family to Auckland and starting with Vector in December.

The search process was facilitated by Johnson Partners, considering both local and international
candidates, with comprehensive assessments conducted.

ENDS
market release
3 September 2025

creating a new energy future


Investor contact
Jason Hollingworth, Chief Financial Officer, Vector
Jason.hollingworth@vector.co.nz, 021 312 928

Media contact
Matthew Britton, Communications Manager, Vector
Matthew.britton@vector.co.nz, 021 224 2966



About Vector
Vector is an innovative New Zealand energy company, delivering energy and communication
services to more than 630,000 residential and commercial customers across New Zealand.
Vector has a leading role in creating a new energy future through its Symphony strategy which
puts customers at the heart of the energy system. Vector is listed on the New Zealand Stock
Exchange with ticker symbol VCT. Our majority shareholder, with voting rights of 75.1%, is
Entrust. For further information, visit www.vector.co.nz.