BCom and LLB (University of Otago) Susan is an experienced business leader with a particular interest in helping companies to drive growth through technology, innovation and organisational culture. Susan has a wealth of corporate governance experience. In addition to her position as Independent Chair of Vista Group, Susan is also an Independent Director of Xero, Arvida Group, Property for Industry and Craigs Investment Partners, and was previously an Independent Director of Trustpower and ASB Bank. Susan is a member of the New Zealand Markets Disciplinary Tribunal and is a Board member of non-profit Global Women (NZ). Susan was a finalist in the 2014 Westpac New Zealand Women of Influence Awards.

Bachelor of Management Studies, Business, Marketing, Accounting (University of Waikato) Cris was appointed as a non-executive director of Vista Group in February 2017. Cris brings strong expertise in the IT Industry, together with experience in growing and building multi-faceted IT-based businesses including a publicly listed ASX Company. He has a great balance of commercial and governance skills. Cris started his professional life in Finance and Accounting with roles in New Zealand and the UK. He subsequently moved into the IT industry and has had a significant career across the Asia Pacific region in sales, sales management, consulting, software and leadership roles including 12 years with previously ASX-listed UXC Limited – five of those years as CEO and Managing Director. Prior to UXC, Cris held senior roles with Digital/Compaq for 20 years. Having recently retired from UXC Limited, Cris is looking to provide his business skills in a non-executive capacity. Cris is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD) and a past member of the New Zealand Society of Accountants. He is a New Zealander who has been living in Australia for the last 30 years.

BSc, Mathematics and Computer Science and BCom, Accounting, (University of Auckland) Murray is the co-founder and product visionary of Vista Entertainment Solutions, and served as CEO from 2001-2017 along with being Chief Product Officer of the Vista Group of companies. Prior to Vista, he was a founder of Madison Systems Ltd, a joint venture partner in Vista when it was formed in 1996. Murray has been dedicated full-time to Vista since Madison was sold in 2001. He has over 20 years’ experience in building innovative software for the film industry, and sits on the Vista Group board.

LLB (Hons), BCom (Victoria University of Wellington) Since Claudia graduated Victoria University of Wellington with degrees in Law (Hons) and Commerce, she has been a founding member of two highly successful entrepreneurial ventures. As part of the founding team of Massive Incorporated, she helped pioneer “digital” as a media buy. Massive was sold to Microsoft in 2006, where Claudia then spent three years scaling the in-game network. In 2009, Claudia co-founded Victors & Spoils, the first advertising agency built on the principles of crowdsourcing. After two years in-market, Victors & Spoils was acquired by French holding company Havas Worldwide. Claudia most recently spent three years running North American operations for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). In addition to being an Independent Director of Vista Group, Claudia is the Chair of NZX and ASX listed digital travel company Serko and a digital advisor to the Board of Westpac New Zealand.

BBus (Swinburne) Kirk brings a strong international film industry background acquired from 18 years with the Village Roadshow Limited Group. Kirk was formerly CEO (and prior to that, CFO) of Village Cinemas, one of the world’s leading cinema companies. Kirk was also a director of Village Cinemas and many of its subsidiaries and joint ventures throughout the world. Prior to Village Cinemas, Kirk was a chartered accountant with Ernst & Young in Australia and the UK. Kirk also advises and provides consulting services to other companies in the film and entertainment industries.

BCom (Otago University), FCA, graduate of The Advanced Management Program (Harvard Business School, USA) James Miller is an experienced commercial director and is regarded as one of the country's most experienced Audit and Risk Committee Chairs. James is currently Chair of NZX and is the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committees for each of Vista Group, Mercury and Channel Infrastructure. James has previously held Board positions with Auckland International Airport, the Financial Markets Authority and Accident Compensation Corporation. He has been the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee for Auckland International Airport and was Chair of the Investment Committee for Accident Compensation Corporation. James is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand, a Certified Securities Analyst Professional, an accredited Director of the Institute of Directors New Zealand, a Fellow of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand and a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors.