Scott has overall responsibility for Summerset and is focused on developing and operating vibrant villages, and ensuring that respect for our customers is always at the core of everything we do.

Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2021, Scott was Summerset's Chief Financial Officer after joining Summerset in 2014.

Before joining Summerset, Scott held CFO roles at Housing New Zealand and Inland Revenue.

Scott was named CFO of the Year at the New Zealand CFO Summit Awards in 2019 and was NZICA’s Public Sector CFO of the Year in 2011. Scott is also a Fellow of CPA Australia, and a CPA New Zealand Council Board Member.

Will is our Chief Financial Officer and GM Corporate Services.

He is responsible for Finance and Corporate Services including IT, Marketing, Legal, Property and the Project Management Office.

Before joining Summerset in 2021, Will was Chief Financial Officer of the Building Products division at Fletcher Building. He has previously been Fletcher Building’s General Manager Strategy and Portfolio, and Chief Financial Officer of the Residential & Land Development division. Prior to his roles at Fletcher Building, Will held various roles in corporate finance.

He holds an MBA from the University of Auckland, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Auckland Business School, and an Economics degree from the University of New South Wales.

Dave is responsible for leading Summerset’s People and Culture and Health and Safety teams to build and grow Summerset's people capability, wellbeing and engagement.

Before joining Summerset in 2018, Dave was the General Manager of People and Culture at Steel & Tube. Dave has over 25 years’ experience in human resources leadership roles in New Zealand and overseas. 

Dave holds an MBA from Southern Cross University in Australia.

Fay leads our national sales team and can be found at Summerset's Wellington office or at one of our many New Zealand villages.

Fay has a breadth of experience across sales, hospitality and the health sector. Prior to joining Summerset in 2015, she held a sales leadership role at a leading New Zealand e-commerce platform where she was responsible for leading a team of business development managers.

Trained as a registered nurse, Fay has worked in various nursing roles and medical sales for Roche Pharmaceuticals.

Paul leads Summerset’s investigation of development opportunities in the Australian market.

Paul has been with Summerset since early 2000. He commenced in the GM Development Australia role in 2018 having previously been GM Development New Zealand since 2003.  

Aaron leads Summerset’s development team in New Zealand, covering site acquisitions, project feasibilities, consents, and design for villages.

Previous roles in his 25 plus years of property and development experience include senior positions at Todd Property Group and Kiwi Property.

Aaron has been with Summerset since 2015.

Dean leads our procurement, cost management, construction management and administration support teams in the construction team.

Dean has extensive construction and development experience and has led teams in the public and private sectors within developer and main contractor environments.

Dean has been with Summerset since 2015.

Eleanor oversees the operational performance across all Summerset villages. Her focus on service experience and delivery ensures Summerset’s residents receive the highest quality facilities and care. 

Before joining Summerset in 2016, Eleanor held senior roles at Inland Revenue. This included four years as the Group Manager of Customer Services, managing over 2,000 staff across New Zealand to deliver services to customers. 

Eleanor has a background in human resources within both the public and private sector, having worked in managerial roles for the Ministry of Social Development, Mighty River Power and Air New Zealand.

Kay joined Summerset in 2018 and is responsible for leading the marketing and communications team based in the Wellington office.

Her marketing and advertising experience has been gained over 25 plus years across a range of industries including retail, loyalty programmes, government and insurance; both within advertising agencies and client organisations.

Stewart leads Summerset’s development activities in Australia including feasibilities, approvals, design and construction. Stewart has over 25 years’ experience in the property and development industry. He has previously held senior executive positions in development, sales and operations within aged care and retirement sector.

Paul joined Summerset to set up and oversee our operations in Australia. This includes delivering our continuum of care model across our Australian villages, ensuring quality throughout our trans-Tasman villages, and capturing the unique needs of the Australian market.

Paul has held senior roles with Wellington City Council and professional services firm Connell Wagner (now Aurecon). His aged care experience includes roles as CEO of the Profke Aged Care Group, and most recently as COO of the Greengate Group in Australia.