Ms Kominik's term as Chair of Ngā Taonga ended on 30 June 2017. In February 2018 current Chair Simon Murdoch reflected on Ms Kominik's time leading the archive "Her wise and steady leadership during a time of such dramatic change always inspired confidence that the organisation was heading in the right direction." Simon Murdoch was appointed Chair in mid-2017. Mr Murdoch also sits on the Performance & Appointments Committee and the Property & Fundraising Committee. Prior to his involvement with the archive, Mr Murdoch was in the media spotlight as head of the Government Communications Security Bureau, presiding over the illegal surveillance of Kim Dotcom. Trustees Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision's founding Board of Trustees were all previous Trustees of The New Zealand Film Archive. The founding Trustees were Louise Baker, Derek Fox, Judith Fyfe, Jane Kominik, Morris Love and Nathan Hoturoa Gray. In 2015 Nathan Hoturoa Gray ceased being a Trustee and was replaced by Edie Te Hunapo Moke. In 2016 Louise Baker and Morris Love ceased being Trustees and were replaced by Simon Murdoch and Peter Tematakahere Douglas. In 2017 Peter Tematakahere Douglas and Derek Fox ceased being Trustees and were replaced by Te Raumawhitu Kupenga and Lisa Bates (co-opted to assist with fundraising). In October 2017 Whetu Fala became a Trustee to "represent Māori interests", and in December Jane Kominik and Judith Fyfe ceased being Trustees. In January 2018 Emily Loughnan and Lisa Bates became Trustees. Chief Executive Officer Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision's founding Chief Executive Officer was Frank Stark. After twenty-two years of being Chief Executive of the New Zealand Film Archive, and then latterly the Chief Executive of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision he resigned in February 2015. Huia Kopua became the Acting Chief Executive during the first months of 2015. Ms Kopua also held the role of Pou Ārahi Deputy Chief Executive. Rebecca Elvy was seconded from the Ministry of Education and appointed Acting Chief Executive on 2 March 2015. Before her appointment, Ms Elvy was Associate Deputy Secretary, Education Payroll Services at the Ministry of Education and often appeared in the media when issues with Novopay made the news. Ms Elvy was appointed as Chief Executive for a five-year term beginning 1 May 2015. Ms Elvy also operates a management website to "help people lead inspired, intentional, impactful lives, so that we can change the world for the better". Leadership team The