David McLean

David McLean

business New Zealand

David McLean is a former chairman of KiwiRail, where he oversaw operations but faced scrutiny over the company's consultancy costs. His tenure ended in July 2022, shortly after concerns were raised about the financial implications of outsourcing work that could potentially be handled in-house.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
2,322
Power
101$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.04% +10% 4,822,233 2,322 $210,000 101$
Totals 1 4,822,233 2,322 $210,000 101$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: When previously asked to justify the cost of the McKinsey report, former KiwiRail board chairman David McLean said the board expected KiwiRail to lift its performance and grow its share of the freight and Cook Strait markets. 5

Nicola Willis Peter Boshier Winston Peters Dean Knight Penny Eathorne Rachel Pinn Ed Sims Maryan Street
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ombudsman asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend after earlier ruling it should stay secret

New Zealand New Zealand: David McLean was the chairman of KiwiRail who announced his early retirement amid the ferry project issues. 5

Winston Peters Nick Leggett Grant Robertson Nicola Willis Daran Ponter Christopher Luxon
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Analysis: Looming ferry decision one of the most significant for coalition Government

New Zealand New Zealand: David McLean is mentioned as the former chairman of KiwiRail whose resignation was accompanied by significant media attention. 5

Adrian Orr Fran O Sullivan Grant Robertson Ben Bernanke Alexander Downer Peter Costello Alan Bollard Lloyd Morrison Sir Michael Cullen Tane Mahuta
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Departing Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr made more memorable contributions than his Covid record - Fran O’Sullivan

New Zealand New Zealand: Former KiwiRail board chairman David McLean said the board expected KiwiRail to lift its performance and grow its share of the freight and Cook Strait markets. 6

Peter Boshier Gwynn Compton Dean Knight Penny Eathorne Rachel Pinn Ed Sims Maryan Street Georgina Campbell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ombudsman reconsiders whether KiwiRail’s consultant spend should be kept secret