Jane Davel
Jane Davel
Board Chairperson
BA, MBA, MInstD, MAICD
Jane joined the board in 2019 and appointed chair in 2020. She has senior leadership experience and a background in product management and marketing across a number of service industries. She currently serves on the boards of the Electrical Workers Registration Board, the Licensed Cadastral Surveyors Board, and Rowing New Zealand and is a member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand and of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Rob Smith
Rob Smith
Asset Manager
Rob Smith is a property management professional with over 35 years of industry experience. After completing his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland and spending three years working in London, Rob returned to New Zealand in 1988 to begin his property management career. His extensive experience includes managing shopping centres and overseeing ANZ Bank’s property portfolio in Christchurch, where he lived for 18 years through the Canterbury earthquakes. Most recently, from 2017 to 2024, Rob managed commercial, retail, and industrial properties at Argosy.
Tom Wang
Tom Wang
Chief Financial Officer
Tom is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) who has spent the last 14 years working within a variety of commercial accountancy roles before joining St Andrew’s in early 2020.
Tom oversees all of the Finance and IT functions for the Village.
Lloyd Lewis
Lloyd Lewis
Hospitality Manager
Lloyd joined St Andrew’s in 2019 as the Hospitality Manager, and oversees all resident events and activities within the village including the main Terraces restaurant, hair salon and cinema. Lloyd also oversees the catering, cleaning and laundry teams that operate in the care centre.
Lloyd has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality sector spanning hotels, cruise ships and restaurants.
Lee Keegan
Lee Keegan
Human Resources Manager & Household Services Manager
Lee joined St Andrew’s in 2007. She is a Registered Nurse with an extensive background in various clinical settings as well as nursing recruitment.
Lee oversees all of the HR, training and payroll functions for St Andrew’s Village, as well as advising various Business New Zealand, Immigration and Careerforce consultative groups.
Lee has been particularly influential over many years in advocating for changes to immigration settings that benefitted all aged care workers across New Zealand.
Cheyne Chalmers
Cheyne Chalmers
Chief Executive Officer
Cheyne Chalmers is a distinguished healthcare executive with extensive leadership experience across Australia and New Zealand’s healthcare sectors. She most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Ryman New Zealand, where she led one of the country’s premier senior living organizations. Her career encompasses significant executive roles in public health across both countries, including substantial experience working with District Health Boards, which has given her comprehensive insights into the healthcare system and the specific needs of senior populations.
Through her diverse healthcare leadership roles, Chalmers has developed a deep understanding of creating environments where seniors can thrive, combining operational excellence with compassionate care delivery. Her appointment to St. Andrew’s Village represents her continued commitment to senior care, where she aims to build upon the community’s established reputation for outstanding care and vibrant resident life. Her vision focuses on exploring innovative opportunities to enhance residents’ quality of life while preserving the traditions of exceptional care that have defined the community’s success.
