04/06/2026
ATWC is proud to acknowledge Evan Welch Davies, long‑serving ATWC Board member, who has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.
Evan has been recognised for his significant contribution to business and governance across Aotearoa. He served as the founding Chief Executive and Managing Director of SkyCity Entertainment Group, leading the conception, development, and opening of SkyCity Auckland and the Sky Tower. He is currently the Chief Executive of the Todd Group, and has contributed extensively to governance across the public, private, and not‑for‑profit sectors — from the arts to central and local government.
Evan’s long‑standing involvement with ATWC, Auckland City Mission, and the Melanesian Trust Board reflects his deep alignment with the values, whakapapa, and mission of Anglican social services. His strategic clarity, commercial insight, and commitment to community wellbeing have strengthened ATWC’s governance and supported the organisation through periods of growth and change.
Board Chair Kevin Brewer noted: “This is a truly well‑deserved recognition of Evan’s enormous contribution to governance in Aotearoa. We are privileged and grateful that he continues to support ATWC.”
Warmest congratulations, Evan, on this national honour.