MICHAEL HILL
The founder of Michael Hill Jeweller in 1979. He is Chairman of the Board. He had 23 years of jewellery retailing experience before establishing his own business. He was appointed to the Board in 1987. Member of the Remuneration and Nominations subcommittees.

MIKE PARSELL
Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Mike spearheaded the Company's move into Australia in 1987. He has had extensive experience in the jewellery industry since 1976. Mike joined the Company in 1981 and was appointed to the Board in 1989, made joint Managing Director in 1995 and CEO in 2000.

GARY GWYNNE
Non Executive & Independent Director. Gary has an extensive background in marketing, retailing and property development. He is currently a Director of Prime Retail Management, the operators of Dress Smart Factory Shopping Centres and a Director of Overland Footwear Company. He was appointed to the Board in February 1998. Member of the Audit,Remuneration and Nominations sub-committees.

WAYNE PETERS
Non Executive Director. Wayne, who is based in Australia, has extensive retailing and investment management experience. He is Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Peters MacGregor Capital Management Pty Ltd and Chairman of ASX listed Peters MacGregor Investments Ltd. Member of the Audit and Nominations sub-committees and Chairman of the Remuneration subcommittee, Wayne joined the board in February 1999.

MURRAY DOYLE
Non Executive and Independent Director. Murray is a Director of Aspiring Asset Management Limited and Wellington department store Kirkcaldie and Stains Limited. His previous experience was in the finance industry until 1998, when his stockbroking firm was purchased by Bankers Trust now Deutsche Bank. He is a member of the remuneration subcommittee and Chairman of the Audit sub-committee. He joined the board in February 2000.

CHRISTINE HILL
Non Executive Director. Christine has been associated with the Company since its formation in 1979 and has been closely involved with the artistic direction of the Group's store design and interior layouts over the years. Christine is a member of the Remuneration sub-committee, and joined the Board in 2001.

EMMA HILL
Non Executive Director. Emma has been associated with the company since its formation in 1987. Emma has a bachelor of Commerce degree and an MBA degree from Bond University in Queensland. She has held a number of management positions in the Australian company and in 2002 led the expansion of the Group into Canada as Retail General Manager. She returned to live in New Zealand in February 2007 and was appointed a Director on 23 February 2007. Member of the Remuneration sub-committee.