The ski manager at Coronet Peak Ross Copland has been appointed chief executive of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL).
He replaces Dave Mazey as the head of the operator on the Ruapehu ski fields.
Mr Copland has been ski area manager at Coronet Peak for four years.
Prior to running Coronet Peak he had a career that included roles in engineering, construction and property, most recently national operations manager for retail property giant Westfield in Sydney.
"Ross's impressive academic and practical background makes him ideally suited to lead the RAL team. He will have the ability to traverse both the practical and business aspects of the role," said RAL board chair Murray Gribben.
Mr Copland is a founder and director of software start-up Zero Harm Farm in Queenstown, as well as a co-founder and director for Engineers Without Borders, a charitable organisation providing engineer volunteers for various infrastructure and relief projects.