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David Smol
Director/Board Member at
CONTACT ENERGY LIMITED
Net worth: 139 593 $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
David Smol currently works at Te Whatu Ora Capital Coast & Hutt Valley, as Chairman, The Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Ltd., as Chairman from 2023, Hutt Valley District Health Board, as Chairman, Victoria Link Ltd. (New Zealand), as Chairman, New Zealand Growth Capital Partners Ltd., as Chairman, Contact Energy Ltd., as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2018, New Zealand Transport Agency, as Director, Rimu Road Consulting Ltd., as Director, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, as Director, and The Co-operative Bank Ltd., as Member-Governance Board from 2021.
Mr. Smol also formerly worked at New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, as Chief Executive Officer from 2012 to 2017, New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development, as Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, as Chief Executive Officer-Economic Development, and NZGCP Ltd, as Chairman.
Mr. Smol received his graduate degree from the University of Cambridge.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/03/2026 | 26,330 ( 0% ) | 139 593 $ | 30/06/2026 |
David Smol active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CONTACT ENERGY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2018 |
Te Whatu Ora Capital Coast & Hutt Valley
 Te Whatu Ora Capital Coast & Hutt Valley Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides health care services | Chairman | - |
Hutt Valley District Health Board
 Hutt Valley District Health Board General GovernmentGovernment Administers public health programs | Chairman | - |
New Zealand Transport Agency
 New Zealand Transport Agency General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a state travel agency | Director/Board Member | - |
Victoria Link Ltd. (New Zealand) | Chairman | - |
Rimu Road Consulting Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Co-operative Bank Ltd.
 The Co-operative Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2021 |
New Zealand Growth Capital Partners Ltd. | Chairman | - |
The Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Ltd.
 The Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides earth sciences services | Chairman | 01/05/2023 |
Former positions of David Smol
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Training of David Smol
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
24
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Contact Energy Ltd.
 Contact Energy Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Produces and distributes electricity from hydro & geothermal stations, and distributes natural gas | Utilities |
University of Cambridge
 University of Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
NZGCP Ltd
 NZGCP Ltd Investment ManagersFinance NZGCP invests in high-growth potential companies located in New Zealand. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
The Co-operative Bank Ltd.
The Co-operative Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
 New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment General GovernmentGovernment Formulates economic development policies and plans | Government |
Te Whatu Ora Capital Coast & Hutt Valley
Te Whatu Ora Capital Coast & Hutt Valley Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides health care services | Commercial Services |
The Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Ltd.
The Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides earth sciences services | Commercial Services |
New Zealand Transport Agency
New Zealand Transport Agency General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a state travel agency | Government |
Hutt Valley District Health Board
Hutt Valley District Health Board General GovernmentGovernment Administers public health programs | Government |
Victoria Link Ltd. (New Zealand) | |
New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development | |
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
 Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a government company | Government |
Rimu Road Consulting Ltd. | |
New Zealand Growth Capital Partners Ltd. |
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