New leadership for Gibbston Valley Wines

Gibbston Valley Wines’ long-standing Chief Executive Officer has left the company after 20 years.

Greg Hunt has spent two decades with the Gibbston Valley business, which encompasses the wine brand, restaurant, luxury lodge and spa owned by Phil Griffith and family. 

Hunt says he wants to spend more time with family, following the arrival of his first grandchild. “I have been at Gibbston Valley Wines for over 20 years, working on various projects. That’s a lot of driving over the Crown Range, from Wānaka – something that I will not miss.

“I have very much enjoyed my time at Gibbston Valley and working closely with Phil and the Griffith family. I look forward to watching the progress at Gibbston Valley Wines, as well as on the Station, and wish them all the best.”

Greg Hunt, Cristina Griffith, and Phil Griffith.

Hunt was involved with establishing the Summer Concert Series with Greenstone Entertainment, delivery of the Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa, and the initial vision of the Gibbston Valley Resort project, which includes the luxury residential neighbourhoods, and the soon-to-be-opened Gibbston Valley Golf Course and Clubhouse.

Cristina Griffith – who had been serving as Gibbston Valley’s Chief Financial Officer since 2022 following her time with public accounting firm PwC – will now serve as Managing Director across all Gibbston Valley entities.

“Greg has been an integral part of the success and growth of Gibbston Valley over the past 20 years, and we would like to thank him for his true passion and dedication,” she says. “While they’re certainly big shoes to fill, I am excited to lead the business into its next chapter – one that honours our legacy while embracing innovation, sustainability and continued excellence in everything we do.”