Our Board.
Ian McDougal
Ian joined the Tekplas team in 2005 as General Manager and became a director mid-2006.
As a qualified engineer, with over 46 years in the plastics industry across both NZ and UK, Ian has experience in all forms of rigid plastic moulding, specializing in injection moulding, servicing both technical and food contact markets. Ian is a keen problem solver, overseeing key technical aspects of the business to ensure projects run smoothly.
Tony Schramm
Tony has spent his working life in law and commerce. He graduated from Otago University with both LLB and BComm (accounting major) degrees.
Business is Tony’s passion. For the last 25 years he has helped set the strategic direction of businesses as diverse as software development, hydraulic engineering, large scale accommodation, property, plastics and more.
Tony first invested in Tekplas in 2004 and has helped transform the business so that it is now NZ’s premier producer of high hygiene food packaging where quality, DIFOTIS and high hygiene are critical.
Peter Tinholt
Peter is a Partner at Oriens Capital and has extensive merger, acquisition, and divestment experience built up over 25 years working for large corporates and running private equity and privately owned businesses in New Zealand and Australia. Peter has excellent governance experience, is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and has received two Rotary Paul Harris Fellow awards for his service to the community.
Ryan Thompson
Ryan is an Investment Manager at Oriens Capital and brings a strong foundation in corporate finance and investment strategy. Ryan is a member of the Institute of Directors and has governance experience spanning a diverse range of sectors.