MTA appoints Mark Gilbert

The MTA has appointed independent Auckland director Mark Gilbert as one of their representatives on the DEKRA New Zealand board, the governing body for Vehicle Testing New Zealand. Gilbert will form one half of MTA’s two-man representation alongside MTA President Dave Harris. Gilbert replaces Mark Darrow, whose term ends this month. Harris said Gilbert’s background and credentials were highly suited to DEKRA NZ. “He is knowledgeable and passionate about the automotive sector, with experience at the retail, corporate and governance levels,” he said. “Mark’s experience in business acquisition and development, customer focus and marketing will add depth to the work of the DEKRA board and may well open up new opportunities.” Gilbert is also an independent director for Auckland Transport, the chairman of Drive Electric and a member of the Ministry of Transport’s electric vehicle leadership group. He is also a former managing director of BMW New Zealand. VTNZ chief executive Mike Walsh welcome the appointment. “Mark Gilbert brings a lot of valuable industry knowledge to the table, particularly through his role with Auckland Transport and his work in the electric vehicle space,” he said.