The Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust (QLCHT) has announced the appointments of Wānaka resident Dave Lindsay and Queenstown resident Jimmy Sygrove as trustees.

They replace long-serving trustee Ray Key, who recently retired from his position after nine years serving on the board, as well as filling a new spot on the QLCHT board table.

Southland-raised Dave Lindsay followed a 23-year cycle in the world of business and entrepreneurship, during which he founded, led, and ultimately exited a data and technology consultancy in the world of global finance.

“Now I’m firmly living in Wānaka, I couldn’t be more excited at the chance to apply my skills and experience to supporting QLCHT’s mission of providing secure affordable homes for residents of our district, regardless of their socioeconomic status,” he said.

Jimmy Sygrove, principal advisor and shareholder at Rationale consultancy, has lived in the Wakatipu basin since 2013. 

Queenstown trustee Jimmy Sygrove

“Bringing up our two young boys in the Queenstown Lakes, I understand the challenges of the housing market, as well as the higher cost of living that families in our district face,” he said.

“I feel very fortunate to be able to raise my family here, and being able to help other people make their homes in the district is something I’m really proud to be a part of.”

QLCHT chair Richard Thomas said the trust was delighted with both appointments and acknowledged Ray Key’s contribution to the board.

“We owe our appreciation to the valuable contribution from Ray, who was a trustee since 2016... While we’re sad to see him leave, we look forward to utilising Dave and Jimmy’s own skillsets,” he said.

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