Geoff Cooper named among top NZ business leaders in CEO Index
The Infrastructure Commission chief who helped achieve political consensus on New Zealand's National Infrastructure Plan is recognised in BusinessDesk's annual CEO Index.
Geoff Cooper, chief executive of the NZ Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga, has been selected as a finalist in the BusinessDesk CEO Index for 2026. The index recognises 24 New Zealand chief executives and business leaders making significant impact in their sectors. Cooper was chosen following his role in presenting the National Infrastructure Plan in February, which achieved cross-party political consensus on New Zealand's infrastructure direction.
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