Ferry Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandip Ranchhod as its new Chief Executive, effective from 22 September 2025.

We are thrilled to welcome Sandip to Ferry Holdings," said Chris Mackenzie, Chair of Ferry Holdings. “Sandip’s extensive experience in infrastructure delivery means he is the right person to lead the delivery of the Cook Strait Ferry Work Programme in 2025.

Sandip has significant experience as a strategic infrastructure leader with over 25 years' experience in public sector projects, successfully delivered through public-private sector relationships which required both local and international suppliers.

For the past six-years Sandip has worked as the General Manager Commercial for City Rail Link, where he led the delivery of counterparty contracts for New Zealand’s first underground metro rail development.

“Leading the transition of Ferry Holdings from the establishment phase through to the delivery of the two new ferries and supporting port infrastructure is an exciting opportunity for me,” said Sandip. “I am looking forward to leading my new team, and our key partners to delivery this project of national significance.”

“I wish to thank Paul Silk for his work during the establishment phase for Ferry Holdings and his continued efforts to ensure the delivery of our work programme as Sandip transitions into the role’, said Chris Mackenzie.