Commissioners

Dr Lynne Lane is our Executive Chair Commissioner

Dr Lynne Lane brings new expert knowledge to the role of Chair Commissioner based on 18 years experience in health services, strategic planning, funding and service management in both the public and private sector.

A key driver of her career and her voluntary work has been a commitment to serving the public to improve their health and well-being.

Ray Watson is our Commissioner

Ray has wide leadership experience within the health sector, particularly mental health.
He brings extensive clinical, professional and managerial experience to his role.
Ray began as a psychiatric nurse in Dunedin and his work has included many leadership, strategic and innovation roles in the development of mental health services for people in New Zealand.

Bice Awan is our Commissioner

Bice Awan brings extensive leadership and governance experience to her role as a Commissioner.

She is currently the Chief Executive of the Skylight Trust, an organisation that has led the way in providing support for children facing all kinds of change, loss and grief.

Bice has more than 30 years of experience in the public, private and consulting sectors in the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand.