Denise Lee

BA, MA Public Policy, MInstD

Denise has a strong track record in leadership and governance as a former Member of Parliament and Auckland Councillor in the Entrust district. Having been the head of advocacy for Property Council New Zealand, Denise is now a consultant to the organisation which includes NZ’s largest commercial, industrial, and residential companies, along with government agencies, iwi and community housing providers. Her past roles include time with Morgan Stanley Asset Management in the United States and upon returning to NZ to raise children, she founded a successful local charity designed to link up school parents, neighbours, small business and other charities to pull off projects for good.

Denise is a member of the Institute of Directors, a Trustee for the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education Recreation Centre, and Chair of her local Community Patrol branch. She is the recipient of a New Zealander of the Year, Local Hero award (Auckland).

Denise has been an Entrust Trustee since 2021, before stepping up in 2024 to serve as its Chair.