Bridget Liddell - BCom, MA

Bridget's relationship with the University began when she undertook an MA in English, which she was awarded in 1974. She later studied for a BCom in Accounting and Economics, which she received in 1987.

She continued that relationship when she served as Chief Executive Officer of University of Auckland Development Limited, an organisation committed to increasing interaction between the business community and the University. She is also a former member of the University Council.

Bridget's career in business has been very successful: she has been a Director of Industry New Zealand, Sky City Limited, Uniservices Ltd. and Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Ltd. She has also held senior management positions at Carter Holt Harvey Limited and was previously a Director of CS First Boston NZ Ltd.

Bridget is also a former Director and Trustee of Competitive Auckland Ltd, and is a member of the Guardians of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund.

Bridget is married to distinguished alumnus Chris Liddell. She became a trustee of the US Foundation, the Friends of The University of Auckland, in 2004.