PrintNZ Board of Management (BOM)

Jill was elected President of PrintNZ at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. She takes on the role following four years as a Board Member. Jill is a strong believer in the industry working collectively for mutual advancement.

Jill joined Blue Star Group in 1998 as the Group IT Manager and held roles in both Australia and New Zealand covering IT solutions,  e-commerce and marketing strategy.  Jill was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2016 and Chief Executive in 2017. Blue Star have a strong belief that their people are their greatest asset and are key to achieving the company’s goals and this is reflected in their commitment to training.

Ruth has worked at PrintNZ since 1998 in a number of roles and was appointed Chief Executive in 2014.

Ruth’s experience and expertise in the industry enables her to lead the team and provide a broad range of services to the membership and the industry. “Our industry is made up of businesses that range from the very small owner/operator through to large multi-nationals that all produce a variety of fantastic work and it is very rewarding to be able to work with the people in these businesses.”

We all have the same goal – to promote print as a positive communication tool and ensure that we have a strong and vibrant industry as we co-exist with the digital world to create an unlimited array of options to communicate effectively.

Angela joined Torque Digital in 2018 and was appointed General Manager in 2021.  A national powerhouse of large-format digital print, Torque prioritises leading-edge technology, trusted relationships, and providing development opportunities for its valued team.

Angela is a chartered accountant turned business leader, who has quickly become passionate about the New Zealand print industry and contributing to the Board from her own experiences and learnings.

Clinton has been self-employed for most of his working life. After working for several printing companies in his twenties, he started his printing company in his parent’s garage with a $1500 loan, founding City Print in 1983, followed by Wakefields Digital and UView – Digital Asset Management. Clinton strongly aligns with Printing Industries New Zealand’s role in advocacy, training, and industry leadership, and is motivated by contributing to an organisation that supports its members while strengthening the long-term health of the sector.

“Printing is a great industry to be involved in and fundamentally strong and surprisingly diverse as it operates in the information and communications ecosystem. It exposes you to B2C and B2B marketing, creativity, economics and finance, digital creation, modern delivery platforms, and both small- and large-scale manufacturing and logistics. It’s hands-on, and challenges you to think, problem solve and improve how things are done – its constantly evolving and offers meaningful long term career pathways. I’ve learnt so much that you can apply outside of your day job and to almost any business you’re passionate about”

Daniel began his career at Carter Holt Harvey Packaging, gaining experience across both New Zealand and Australia. He went on to become an owner of Interpac Packaging, driving growth and innovation in the packaging sector, until it was sold to Huhtamaki. In late 2023, Daniel was appointed CEO of BJ Ball Group, New Zealand’s largest paper merchant. With a strong background in manufacturing, sales, and leadership, Daniel brings a commercially focused, hands-on approach and a commitment to driving sustainable growth across the industry.

Matt is the Chief Operating Officer for NZME Publishing. “The industry has given me a lot over the past 30 years and I am very keen to give back. I believe that my skills and experience will be of benefit to the Board and the industry.

The industry has been through some enormous challenges over recent years. I am genuinely excited about what can be achieved by working together more, investing in our people and collectively tackling how we become more sustainable.”

Peter Lloyd is the General Manager of Kale Print, a Tauranga-based print manufacturer, where he is responsible for the company’s strategy, sales, operations, technology, marketing, and people leadership. Having spent the past eight years with the business, Peter has helped drive growth through innovation, customer-focused service, and investment in emerging technologies and sustainability initiatives.

Peter is passionate about the opportunities that exist within New Zealand’s print industry and believes collaboration, continuous improvement, and embracing new technologies are key to its future success. As a PrintNZ Board member, he is committed to supporting members, strengthening industry capability, and helping ensure a vibrant and sustainable future for the sector.