Portrait of John Loughlin
i. Biography
The Path
John Loughlin’s early career moved through senior corporate leadership, including Chief Executive & Financial Officer at Richmond Ltd. Until 2002, director at Tranz Rail from 2002–2008, director at Zespri Group Ltd. From 2002, director at Prism Group Ltd. From 2002, director at Centralines Ltd. From 2003, and chairman at Allied Farmers Ltd. From 2004–2010. In 1993, he founded and became owner of Askerne Estate Winery Ltd, adding a winery operation to an already established governance record.
The Work Today
In Havelock North, John Loughlin and Sonya continue label work on new wine product innovations, including the "icons" range and a pair of Rosés.
Career - Founder — Askerne Estate Winery Ltd., Havelock North, Hawke's Bay (1993–present) - Owner — Askerne Estate Winery Ltd., Havelock North, Hawke's Bay (1993–present) - Independent Chairman — Tru-Test Corp. Ltd. (2007–present) - Chairman — Powerco Ltd. (2013–present) - Director — Tauranga City Venues Ltd. (2013–present) - Director — Powerco Transmission Services Ltd. (2013–present) - Chief Executive & Financial Officer — Richmond Ltd. (until 2002) - Director — Tranz Rail (2002–2008) - Director — Zespri Group Ltd. (from 2002) - Director — Prism Group Ltd. (from 2002) - Director — Centralines Ltd. (from 2003) - Chairman — Allied Farmers Ltd. (2004–2010)
Signature
John's signature wines include Tere, Dr John, Askerne Pinot Gris 2020, Askerne Gewurztraminer 2020, and Askerne Reserve Chardonnay 2019.
In Their Words “We have worked with Sonya on labels for several of our new wine product innovations, being our “icons” range and a pair of Rosés.”
FAQ What is John Loughlin's current role? As of 2026, John Loughlin is Owner. Where did John Loughlin work before? John Loughlin's earlier career included Richmond Ltd., Tranz Rail, and Zespri Group Ltd.
