As Chair of New Zealand Dairy Group, Henry was instrumental in the merger and integration of NZDG, Kiwi Dairies and the New Zealand Dairy Board to form Fonterra in 2001 – a landmark consolidation that created a global dairy co-operative with revenues of around NZ$18 billion and operations in 140 countries. Upon formation, Fonterra became New Zealand’s largest company and a cornerstone of its export economy. Henry then served as Chair of Fonterra from 2002 to 2012, overseeing its growth and international expansion during a critical decade for the co-operative. His vision and engagement were central in aligning more than 10,500 farmer-shareholders behind a common direction, and in introducing innovations such as Trading Among Farmers and the establishment of a Shareholders’ Council.

Beyond Fonterra, Henry has held a series of significant governance roles across listed, cooperative and Iwi-based enterprises. He has served as a Director of the New Zealand Stock Exchange; Chair of Auckland International Airport; Chair of Tainui Group Holdings; and Chair of Rabobank Australia and Rabobank New Zealand. He is currently Chair of Manuka SA, an Independent Director of Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs NZ, and a Director of several private entities. Across these roles he is known for appointing and guiding CEOs and boards that can deliver transformational change, navigate complex stakeholder environments and sustain performance over time.