REINZ Board of Directors

Kevin Jenkins

Chair / Independent Director

Kevin Jenkins is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and an experienced director and commentator fascinated by issues at the intersection of business, innovation, and regulation. A professional director, his governance role spans the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Kevin is also Chair of the NZ Qualifications Authority, The Cheese Wheel, and Iti Kopara Public Governance Aotearoa, a Director of Harrison Grierson and WorkSafe NZ, a Trustee of the Parliamentary Education Trust, and a member of the Risk and Assurance Committees of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defence.

Miriam Dean CNZM KC

Deputy Chair / Independent Director

Miriam is an experienced litigator, director and reviewer. Current roles include Chair of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, Director of Rau Paenga Ltd (Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd),Chorus Ltd,and a member of the Advisory Committee of the Government’s New Zealand Claims Resolution Service. Previous roles include Chair of NZ On Air, Deputy Chair of Auckland Council Investments Ltd, a member of the Auckland Transition Agency and chair of the NZ Bar Association (a member organisation for barristers).  

Nicola Riordan

Independent Director

Nicola brings a wealth of experience spanning technology, data, marketing, finance, real estate and governance, both in New Zealand and internationally. She has worked in companies such as OneRoof, Realestate.co.nz, Xero, and Skype. She is a Chartered Member of the NZ Institute of Directors, and a Director of Kordia, Realestate.co.nz, Diabetes NZ, and NZ Financial Services Group.

Nicola is Chair of the Digital Transformation Sub-Committee.

Jo-Anne Clifford, Life Member

Appointed Director

With an impressive 40-year tenure at Harcourts, Jo-Anne brings a wealth of experience across many facets of real estate. She has continuously excelled, from international positions to her current role as Chief Operations Officer at Harcourts New Zealand.. Beyond her director and shareholder roles for Harcourts, she is also a director of Mortgage Express Ltd and Astute Financial Management Ltd. Jo's exceptional leadership skills and devotion to developing others make her an invaluable asset. 

Jo is Chair of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee and oversees the Auction Sector Group. She became a Life Member of REINZ in 2015.

Treena Drinnan, AREINZ

Regional Director, Region 1 - Northland, Auckland, Coromandel

Treena has nearly three decades of experience in real estate management, marketing, administration, and franchising. She is a  licensed agent and  has held senior management roles with various Australasian franchises. Currently, Treena is the Chief Agency Officer at Ray White, sitting on the corporate leadership team and the Specialist Leaders Group as the New Zealand representative, reporting to the Ray White Board. She has contributed to the REA regulator forum, shaping CPD training material. Treena was elected to the REINZ Board in 2021. 

Treena became an Associate of REINZ in 2007. 

Campbell Scott, AREINZ

Regional Director, Region 2 - Waikato, Bay of Plenty & Gisborne

Campbell Scott began selling residential real estate in Hamilton in 1994. After managing a Taupo hotel, he returned to real estate in 2001, specialising in multi-unit investment properties. He became a Branch Manager in Rototuna in 2008 and achieved his AREINZ qualification in 2009. Campbell completed the REINZ auctioneers’ course in 2010 and has enjoyed success in auction competitions. Joining Harcourts in 2013, he became a partner in 2014, ultimately buying out the original owners in 2021. Under his leadership, the business has expanded, adding new offices.

Campbell became an Associate Member (AREINZ) in 2009. He has served as the REINZ Ambassador for Hamilton since 2020.

Holly Fordham, AREINZ

Regional Director, Region 3 - Hawkes Bay, Manawatu/Wanganui, Taranaki & Wellington

With over 20 years in real estate, Holly has seen the industry evolve through shifts in regulation, professionalism, gender balance, technology, and now the rapid rise of AI. As Managing Director and co-owner of Harcourts Team Group, she leads a business that spans Wellington, the Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kāpiti and Levin. Her work takes her from boardrooms to living rooms — just as likely to be involved in securing a listing or advising a salesperson as she is making strategic decisions for the wider business. 

Shane O'Brien, FREINZ

Regional Director, Region 4 - Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury & Westland

Shane has been part of the real estate profession for over 30 years having worked as a salesperson, Manager, Director, Shareholder and Licensee in several large real estate businesses during that time. Shane is currently the Managing Director of Colliers Rural & Agribusiness’ first rural franchise in Canterbury. Shane has a wealth of real estate experience and has developed an enviable reputation in the sale of some of New Zealand’s iconic rural properties. He is still involved in all aspects of real estate including campaign management, marketing, negotiation and sales management.

Shane is a member of REINZ Audit & Risk committee, Chair of the Documents committee and oversees the Rural Sector Group. He became a Fellow of REINZ in 2009.

Region 5 Director Position Currently Vacant

Regional Director, Region 5 - Otago, Southland & Central Otago Lakes

The role of Regional Director for Region Five is currently vacant.