Meet the team
The Hawthorndale Care Village Charitable Trust
Fergus More – Chair
Sarah Hannan
Paddy O’Brien
Board of Directors of the Hawthorndale Care Village
Mike Wyeth - The Chair
Originally from Waitomo, Mike is Partner in Deal Advisory at BDO Invercargill, with more than 15 years’ experience in investment, valuation, and corporate finance across New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Mike has advised businesses, investors, and boards across a wide range of sectors, including aged care, infrastructure, financial services, manufacturing, and tourism. His background includes senior roles with Invest South, Heartland Bank, Forsyth Barr, and S&P Global, where he worked across private equity, fund management, insurance, and capital markets.
As Chair of Hawthorndale Care Village, Mike brings a strong focus on governance, financial sustainability, and long-term value creation, with particular depth in capital structuring, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a member of the Institute of Directors and Business Mentors New Zealand
Mike and his wife Amanda have three young children, all currently at school. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, hiking, and skiing. Following his late father’s experience with early-onset dementia, dementia care is a cause close to Mike’s heart. This personal experience shapes his commitment to Hawthorndale Care Village becoming a leader in dementia care in New Zealand, with a focus on small-scale, community-based models such as De Hogeweyk that prioritise dignity, familiarity, and quality of life, while giving families confidence and peace of mind.
Frank O’Boyle
Frank is a Chartered Professional Engineer with over 25 years of experience. Originally from Ireland, he began his career in the construction industry in both Ireland and Australia before relocating to New Zealand in 2005. For a decade, Frank worked with an engineering consultancy firm in Invercargill, before transitioning to the New Zealand port sector in 2015 when he joined South Port NZ as their Infrastructure and Environmental Manager. In 2018, Frank became a member of the Calvary Hospital Board and was appointed Chair of the newly formed Hawthorndale Care Village in 2021. He served the in the role until December 2025, when leadership passed to Mike Wyeth. He has been a member of the NZ Institute of Directors since 2021 and achieved Chartered membership in 2023.
Frank is married to Jenny, and they have three children: Mickey, Abby, and Quinn. Passionate about sports, Frank enjoys supporting his children from the sidelines and occasionally participating himself. He also enjoys running, with Bluff Hill being one of his favourite tracks.
Scott O’Donnell
An Invercargill native, Scott kicked off his career in senior financial roles within the Banking & Telco sectors in Wellington/London. In 1995, he and his wife, Jocelyn, made a pivotal move back to Invercargill, where he began working for HW Richardson Group (HWR) – a transport company founded by Joc’s late father, Bill Richardson in 1996. Scott & Joc continue to govern the HWR group. Scott quickly climbed the ranks from GM to Managing Director, a role he owned from 2006 to 2015 during the growth and expansion of the business.
Under his leadership, HWR has evolved into a billion-dollar conglomerate, spanning 50 businesses and employing 2,500 staff across New Zealand and Australia. He retired to take over the CBD project (chair and project completed in 2023) and spearheaded the $180 million redevelopment of Invercargill’s CBD. He also works closely with Joc, managing Transport World and its various tourism attractions.
Scott’s parents both died at Calvary so wanted to help, given the great care they received. They purchased the land at Tay Street where the Hawthorndale Care Village construction project is being built and funded a $10m loan to make it happen. Scott plays a key role in the development of the Hawthorndale Care Village, he is an active Board Member, and he shares his great leadership skills and business knowledge.
Helen Young
As a key player of the Executive Leadership Team at South Port, Helen brings a wealth of experience to the table. With a law degree from Canterbury University, she spent nearly two decades as a commercial lawyer before transitioning into sports management. Combining her professional expertise with a passion for promoting active lifestyles, Helen then shifted gears to focus on human resources, specialising in employment and industrial relations. Beyond her corporate roles, she has actively contributed to the community, serving as a Tenancy Tribunal Adjudicator, and supporting charitable organisations like Hospice Southland and Southland Sharks Basketball. Based in Invercargill with her husband Wayne, Helen’s life outside of work revolves around family, friends, and doting on her adored granddaughters, aged 9 and 5.
Carla Forbes
Carla Forbes is the founding director of Naked Creative, a nationally recognised multidisciplinary marketing and digital agency based in Southland. With more than two decades of experience, she works with organisations across Aotearoa to sharpen brand, align culture, and lead change with purpose.
Her background includes brand strategy, creative leadership, and workplace culture, with a strong focus on guiding organisations through complex change and delivering clear, purposeful communication.
Carla spent a decade on the Southland Chamber of Commerce board, including six years as President, and continues to serve on several community boards. She is a three time Women of Influence Awards finalist and is widely recognised for her advocacy for Southland and its people.
Carla brings a values led, strategic perspective to the Hawthorndale Care Village Trust and is deeply aligned with its vision for dignified, community centred care.
HCV Team
Margaret Brown
Margaret is a NZ Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge and experience. She has held leadership and management roles within the secondar and primary health-care sector in Southland. Margaret has managed Calvary Hospital (consisting of 72 beds and 8 flats) for the past 11 years and brings inordinate strength to this role. She fosters and supports a culture that strives for excellence in clinical service provision, has oversight of health and safety, quality and risk management and leads and manages organisational certification. Margaret has a clear vision for future development and is a passionate advocate for the development of The Hawthorndale Care Village.