Gentrack Group has appointed John Scott as a Non Executive Director following a Director search led by SEQEL Partners. 

Gentrack is listed on the NZX and ASX and develops specialized, cloud-based enterprise software for energy, water utility, and airport companies internationally.

John brings extensive experience in the areas of global technology, digital transformation, and business strategy. With a strong executive background in technology, product innovation and business transition, he has led high-growth teams, scaled global businesses and driven strategic change. John was previously CEO of Invenco, a private company providing self-service payment technology solutions. Under his leadership Invenco was sold to Vontier, an industrial manufacturing company based in the US in late 2022, becoming known as Invenco by GVR.

John is currently executive chair of the board of NZX-listed EROAD, chair of the board of NZX listed AoFrio, and chair of Digital Matter, all IoT technology and software solutions companies. He is also chair of the hydro foiling electric vessel company, Vessev.

Prior to this, John was an independent director for the digital engineering and software development company asBuilt and was a key executive for Navico Holdings involved in the design and manufacture of integrated systems and products for the marine, RV and industrial markets. In his early career John worked for Navman and the NYSE-listed Brunswick.

John holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland. He joined the Gentrack board as of 1 January 2026.