Five years ago, Port of Auckland was struggling with a shocking health and safety record.

Three people had died and many more had been injured at work.

Financially, the company was dealing with a costly but flawed automation project, and COVID added plenty of headaches for the global shipping industry too.

The company needed a complete turnaround, and Roger Gray was picked as the new chief executive to get on with the job.

With a background of 20 years in the Australian Army and roles at Goodman Fielder and Air New Zealand, Roger came with experience in leadership, but this was a big job with big problems.

Roger Gray joined Kerre Woodham in studio for the latest episode of Bosses Unfiltered.

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