News and events
August 2010
HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR JON MAYSON
Jon Mayson, former CEO of Port of Tauranga Ltd and chair of NZ Trade & Enterprise, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by University of Waikato. “The honour is in recognition of Jon’s substantial contributions to the development of the Port of Tauranga and the wider business and arts communities, and his unwavering belief in the potential of people to achieve great things,” says University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford.
Jon went to sea at the age of 16, against his parents’ wishes, and spent almost 26 years afloat, first in the Merchant Navy where he qualified as a master mariner, and then as tugmaster and pilot in the Port of Tauranga. Moving into operational management roles at the Port, he was ultimately appointed to the position of Chief Executive in 1997. Under his leadership, the Port of Tauranga grew to be New Zealand’s largest export port and established its MetroPort operation in Auckland, the country’s first inland port. Jon will be presented with the award at a black-tie dinner at the Sebel Trinity Wharf on 14 September.
