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Milford Sound Tourism Ltd is pleased to announce two significant leadership appointments to its operations team, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability as a key provider of visitor services and infrastructure in Piopiotahi Milford Sound.
Callum Webber has been appointed as MSTL’s new operations manager, replacing long-serving team member Tony Woodham. A seven-year local, former operations manager at Mitre Peak Cruises, and a current volunteer with Fire and Emergency NZ in Milford, Callum brings strong business and community connections, deep local knowledge, and a solutions-focused approach to his role.
With extensive experience in asset management, maritime safety, and regulatory compliance, Callum has worked as a skipper, harbour controller, and contractor across multiple operators in the fiord, giving him unique insight into Milford Sound’s complex operational environment.
In his new role, Callum now oversees MSTL’s operations, including the harbour, wharves, visitor terminal, parking facilities, and sustainable wastewater and recycling systems. His expertise in emergency response, health and safety systems, and infrastructure coordination will be invaluable as MSTL continues to enhance its service delivery.
Joining Callum on the leadership team is Ginny Christians, who will take on the newly created role of chief operations officer from July 28. Ginny brings a wealth of experience in transport management, logistics, and operational leadership—most recently as National Transport Manager for Open Country Dairy Ltd. Her background also includes senior roles at the Ministry for Primary Industries, where she led large teams, managed complex budgets, and oversaw cross-agency projects.
Ginny holds a Master of Supply Chain Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Massey University. She brings strong expertise in data analysis, contractor management, and strategic planning. As COO, Ginny will lead initiatives focused on process improvement, project delivery, and both short and long-term operational strategy.
MSTL CEO Haylee Preston welcomed the appointments, saying she’s looking forward to the value Callum and Ginny will bring to her team and the wider Milford community.
“Callum and Ginny’s energy, skills, and experience—from local knowledge and maritime safety to supply chain and project management—will play a key role in delivering safe, reliable visitor services and infrastructure in one of Aotearoa’s most iconic and sensitive environments. Just as importantly, they share our deep sense of responsibility to protect this place and its people. Their appointments reflect our commitment to building an innovative, world-class tourism ecosystem that’s sustainable, resilient, and worthy of the privilege of operating in such a special location.”
