Milford Sound Tourism Ltd (MSTL), which provides visitor services and infrastructure in Piopiotahi Milford Sound, has announced two key leadership appointments to its operations team.

Callum Webber has been appointed as MSTL’s new Operations Manager, while Ginny Christians will take on the newly created role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) from 28 July.

Webber, who replaces long-serving team member Tony Woodham, is a 7-year local, former Operations Manager at Mitre Peak Cruises and a current volunteer with Fire and Emergency NZ in Milford.

He has had extensive experience in asset management, maritime safety, and regulatory compliance, and having worked as a skipper, harbour controller, and contractor across multiple operators in the fiord, will bring a unique insight into Milford Sound’s complex operational environment.

Webber role will see him oversee MSTL’s operations, including the harbour, wharves, visitor terminal, parking facilities, and sustainable wastewater and recycling systems.

Christians 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.

Christians holds a Master of Supply Chain Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Massey University.

She also brings strong expertise in data analysis, contractor management, and strategic planning.

As COO, she will lead initiatives focused on process improvement, project delivery, and both short and long-term operational strategy.

MSTL CEO Haylee Preston welcomed the appointments and said she was looking forward to the value Webber and Christians would 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," Preston said.