Who are the directors of Mainfreight Limited (MFT)?

Mainfreight Limited (NZX:MFT) has a board of directors that you can view on NZXplorer. Visit the company profile to see current board composition, director biographies, tenure, and committee memberships.

What is the governance score for Mainfreight Limited?

Mainfreight Limited has a Governance Risk Score (GRS) of 71.03/100 on NZXplorer. The GRS measures corporate governance quality based on board independence, diversity, meeting attendance, and other key metrics.

What sector is Mainfreight Limited in?

Mainfreight Limited (MFT) operates in the Industrials sector on the NZX (New Zealand Stock Exchange).

How many board members does Mainfreight Limited have?

Mainfreight Limited currently has 9 directors on its board. View detailed board composition including independent vs executive directors on NZXplorer.

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Mainfreight Limited (MFT)

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NZX-listed Industrials company — share price, dividends, financials, board of directors and governance score.

Mainfreight Limited (NZX:MFT) last traded at $66.50 on 25 Sept 2026, a market capitalisation of $6.72B NZD, a board of 9 directors chaired by Bruce G Plested and a Governance Risk Score of 71/100.

Mainfreight Limited is a global supply chain logistics provider headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 1978 with a single truck, the company has grown into an international freight and logistics network operating across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Mainfreight provides managed warehousing, domestic and international freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions through three core divisions: Transport (road freight), Warehousing (3PL logistics), and Air & Ocean (international forwarding). Known for its distinctive culture emphasising family values, long-term thinking, and decentralised decision-making, Mainfreight operates over 300 branches globally with approximately 11,000 team members. The company is listed on the NZX and ASX, with the founding Plested family maintaining significant ownership and involvement in governance.

Share price

$66.50+0.68%

Market cap

$6.72BNZD

P/E ratio

23.2

Dividend yield

2.98%

Return on equity

11.7%

Governance score

71/100Very Good

Board size

978% independent

Last dividend

85.00cFY2026

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Mainfreight Limited board of directors

9 current directors, 78% independent, average tenure 24.3 years.

Director	Role	Independent	Appointed	Tenure	Committees
Bruce G Plested	Chair	No	1978	48.7 yrs	Remuneration Committee (Chair)
Hayley Buckley	Independent Director	Yes	2024	2.2 yrs	—
Bryan Mogridge	Independent Director	Yes	2003	23.7 yrs	Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee
Simon Cotter	Independent Director	Yes	2013	13.7 yrs	Audit Committee (Chair), Remuneration Committee
Annie Steel	Independent Director	Yes	2024	2.2 yrs	—
Kate Parsons	Independent Director	Yes	2017	9.7 yrs	Audit Committee
Neil Graham	Independent Director	Yes	1979	47.7 yrs	—
Don Braid	Executive Director	No	2000	26.7 yrs	Audit Committee (by invitation)
Don Rowlands	Independent Director	Yes	1983	43.7 yrs	—

MFT governance score breakdown

Mainfreight Limited scores 71/100 (Very Good) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.

Board structure: 15/25
Shareholder rights: 20/20
Executive remuneration: 2/10

MFT dividends

The most recent Mainfreight Limited dividend on record is 85.00 cents per share, for FY2026 (interim).

Mainfreight Limited largest shareholders

Top 2 registered holders of MFT as disclosed for FY2025. Registry holdings include custodians and nominees, which may hold on behalf of many underlying investors.

#	Holder	Holding
1	B Plested and Rarawharo Trustees Limited as trustees of Rorohara No.2 Trust	0.15%
2	FirstCape Group Limited	0.06%

Recent MFT NZX announcements

The 10 most recent filings by Mainfreight Limited to the NZX.

26 Aug 2026Eshuis John Officer Disclosure 26 August 2026Insider/Shareholder Notice
18 Aug 2026Mainfreight Shareholder Register ReleaseRegulatory
5 Aug 2026Braid Jason Officer Disclosure 5 August 2026Insider/Shareholder Notice
30 Jul 2026Mainfreight Limited Annual Meeting Results 2026AGM
30 Jul 2026Mainfreight Annual Shareholders Meeting 2026AGM
16 Jul 2026Mainfreight Limited - Team Newsletter July 2026General
29 Jun 20262026 Notice of Annual Meeting of ShareholdersAGM
29 Jun 2026Mainfreight Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2026Annual Report
29 Jun 2026Mainfreight Sustainability and Climate Report 2026ESG
4 Jun 2026Fitts Officer Disclosure June 2026Insider/Shareholder Notice

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