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Andrew Clark
GCSB Director-General - Te Tumu Whakarae mō Te Tira Tiaki
Prior to being appointed to the GCSB as Director-General, Andrew Clark was Chief of Air Force at the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), a role he had held since 2018.
Mr Clark joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) in 1986 as a Navigator. During his 37 year RNZAF career he held a variety of high-level operational and leadership positions, including Assistant Chief of Air Force – Strategy Management, Director of Strategic Commitments, Director of Defence Intelligence, Deputy Chief of Air Force, Assistant Chief Capability and Air Component Commander.
He holds a Masters degree in Management (Defence Studies) from the University of Canberra, and a Graduate Diploma in Defence Studies from the University of New South Wales.
Mr Clark was appointed to his GCSB role for five years from 30 October 2023.
Previous Directors-General
The previous Directors-General of the GCSB are:
| Director-General | Duration |
|---|---|
| Bridget White (acting) | April 2023 – October 2023 |
| Andrew Hampton | April 2016 – April 2023 |
| Lisa Fong (acting) | February 2016 – April 2016 |
| Una Jagose (acting) | February 2015 – February 2016 |
| Ian Fletcher | January 2012 – February 2015 |
| Simon Murdoch (acting) | July 2011 – December 2011 |
| Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae | February 2011 – June 2011 |
| Simon Murdoch (acting) | November 2010 – February 2011 |
| Air Marshal Sir Bruce Ferguson | 2006 – 2010 |
| Dr Warren Tucker | 1999 – 2006 |
| Ray Parker | 1988 – 1999 |
| Colin Hanson | 1977 – 1988 |
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Our Director-General's expenses
We release our Director-General’s expenses every financial year.
These expenses include:
- international travel
- domestic travel
- hospitality and entertainment the Director-General has hosted (including gifts given)
- hospitality and entertainment the Director-General has received (including gifts)
- taxis (domestic and international)
- cell phone.
All amounts in the expenses exclude Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Expense disclosures
Expenses for 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024
Bridget White
1 July 2023 to 29 October 2023
GCSB Chief Executive Gifts Benefits Expenses Disclosure 2024 (1) [PDF, 34 KB]
Andrew Clark
30 October 2023 to 30 June 2024
GCSB Chief Executive Gifts Benefits Expenses Disclosure 2024 (2) [PDF, 36 KB]
Expenses for 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023
Andrew Hampton
1 July 2022 to 16 April 2023
GCSB Chief Executive Gifts Benefits Expenses Disclosure 2023 (1) [PDF, 147 KB]
Bridget White
17 April 2023 to 30 June 2023
GCSB Chief Executive Gifts Benefits Expenses Disclosure 2023 (2) [PDF, 56 KB]
Expenses for 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
GCSB Chief Executive Gifts Benefits Expenses Disclosure 2022 [PDF, 108 KB]
Expenses for 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021
Andrew Hampton
(1 July 2020 to 28 February 2021 and 17 June 2021 to 30 June 2021)
CE Gifts Benefits Expenses Disclosure - Andrew Hampton - 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 [PDF, 106 KB]
Bridget White
(1 March 2021 to 16 June 2021)
CE Gifts Benefits Expenses Disclosure - Bridget White - 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 [PDF, 99 KB]
Expenses for 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2020
Andrew Hampton
Expenditure (GST exclusive) |
Quantity |
Amount GST excl ($) |
| International travel | ||
| - Trip one | 13,975 | |
| - Trip two | 5,547 | |
| - Trip three | 2,967 | |
| - Trip four ( non refundable cancellation fee) | 410 | |
| Total International travel | 22,898 | |
| Domestic travel within New Zealand | ||
| - Trip one | 481 | |
| - Trip two | 373 | |
| - Trip three | 694 | |
| - Trip four | 708 | |
| - Trip five | 519 | |
| - Trip six | 664 | |
| - Trip seven | 282 | |
| - Trip eight | 536 | |
| - Trip nine | 248 | |
| Total Domestic travel within New Zealand | 4,505 | |
| Local travel (within Wellington) | 49 | |
| Hospitality given | ||
| Other hospitality and entertainment given (including gifts) | 0 | |
| Total Hospitality given | 0 | |
| Hospitality and entertainment received (including gifts) | 0 | |
| Other expenditure | ||
| Professional Development and Coaching | 3,900 | |
| All other expenditure by the chief executive that is not travel, hospitality or gifts. | 2,438 | |
| Total Other expenditure | 6,338 | |
| Total Expenditure | 33,791 | |
| Total Hospitality Received | 0 | |
Gifts and Benefits |
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| Number Offered | 23 | |
| Number Accepted | 7 | |
| Number Declined | 16 |
Expenses for 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2019
Andrew Hampton
Expenses for 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2018
Andrew Hampton
Expenditure (GST exclusive) |
Amount GST excl ($) |
International travel |
|
|
- Trip one Total International travel |
1,923 22,324 |
Domestic travel within New Zealand |
|
|
- Trip one Total Domestic travel within New Zealand |
320 4,397 |
Local travel (within Wellington) |
409 |
Hospitality given |
|
|
Women in STEM scholarship function Total Hospitality given |
799 1,341 |
Hospitality and entertainment received (including gifts) |
152 |
Other expenditure |
|
|
Professional Development and Coaching Total Other expenditure |
7,125 12,167 |
Total Expenditure |
40,638 |
Total Hospitality Received |
152 |
Expenses for 1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017
Andrew Hampton
(July 16 - June 17)
- Local travel: $201.31
- Domestic travel within New Zealand: $5,758.25
- Trip one $586.43
- Trip two $518.18
- Trip three $371.60
- Trip four $554.61
- Trip five $718.96
- Trip six $699.32
- Trip seven $336.61
- Trip eight $241.96
- Trip nine $340.86
- Trip ten $551.95
- Trip eleven $182.95
- Trip twelve $86.09
- Trip thirteen $568.73
- International travel: $36,229.05
- Trip one $6,288.80
- Trip two $2,729.79
- Trip three $4,560.30
- Trip four $22,650.16
- Hospitality and entertainment given (including gifts): $871.52
- Hospitality and entertainment received (including gifts): $200.00
- Other (including cell phone, personal development etc.): $7,817.91
Expenses for 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2016
Una Jagose
(July 2015-February 2016)
- Domestic travel: $3,658.47
- International travel: $1,508.29
- Hospitality and entertainment given (including gifts): $2,206.15
- Hospitality and entertainment received (including gifts): $310.00
- Taxis (domestic and international): $747.20
- Cell phone: $704.55
- Coaching for Director: $1,207.50
Lisa Fong
(February 2016-April 2016)
- Domestic travel: $212.50
- Hospitality and entertainment given (including gifts): $395.32
- Taxis (domestic and international): $174.60
- Credit card fee: $22.00
Andrew Hampton
(April 2016-June 2016)
- Domestic travel: $930.01
- International travel: $29,371.89
- Hospitality and entertainment given (including gifts): $2,781.13
- Hospitality and entertainment received (including gifts): $350.00
- Taxis (domestic and international): $341.00
- Cell phone: $172.37
- Credit card fee: $32.00
- Cultural support to new Director: $838.35
Expenses for 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015
- Domestic travel: $1,858.87
- International travel: $30,878.80
- Hospitality and entertainment given (including gifts): $947.41
- Hospitality and entertainment received (including gifts): $30.00
- Taxi (domestic and international): $1,771.47
- Cell phone: $1,069.86
Expenses for 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014
- Domestic travel: $4,493.44
- International travel: $25,796.68
- Hospitality and entertainment given (including gifts): $1,145.83
- Hospitality and entertainment received (including gifts): $29.00
- Taxi (domestic and international): $2,192.31
- Cell phone: $2,143.47