Gregor Coster

New Zealand academic.1

Companies

  • UNICEFBoard member Jun 2011 to Apr 201414

Early life and education

  • 1966 to 1970Victoria University of Wellington Master of Science; physical chemistry2 3
  • 1971 to 1975University of Otago Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery2
  • 2000 to 2004Victoria University of Wellington Doctor of Philosophy; health policy2

Career

Occupation: academic.9

  • Since 2021Professor emeritus7 8
  • 2015 to 2021Professor, Victoria University of Wellington4 6
  • 2013 to 2017Board member, Accident Compensation Corporation4
  • 2013 to 2018Chairperson, WorkSafe New Zealand4
  • 2011 to 2014Board member, UNICEF4
  • Since 2011Professor emeritus5 7
  • 2010 to 2011Chairperson, district health board of New Zealand4
  • 2008 to 2010Deputy chairperson, district health board of New Zealand4
  • 2007 to 2013Chairperson, Counties Manukau District Health Board4
  • 2003 to 2007Chairperson, West Coast District Health Board4
  • 2000Director, Health Funding Authority4
  • 2000 to 2009Deputy chairperson, Pharmaceutical Management Agency4
  • 1995 to 2011Professor, University of Auckland4 5
  • 1995 to 1997Chairperson, Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners4

Personal life

  • CitizenshipNew Zealand10

Awards

  • 2007Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit11 12