Leadership team
20+ years in economic development, corporate strategy and technology.
Former roles include GM Strategic Enablement at Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Co-Founder and CEO of Elula, the AI-software company whose subscription products optimise home loan customer retention, acquisition and pricing.
Moved to Queenstown from Sydney in January 2025 to take on the CEO role at Technology Queenstown.
Sarah Russell, CEO
30+ year veteran tech Chair, advisor and investor. Launched TQ during the COVID-19 pandemic in response to the region’s over-reliance on tourism.
Chair of two ASX200 tech companies, Web Travel Group Ltd (formerly Webjet) and Iress Ltd and founder of Asia Pacific tech investment bank North Ridge Partners.
Former roles include Global Head of Technology for ABN AMRO Bank and CEO of ABN AMRO Asia, Chair of Lotto NZ and Stuff Ltd Advisory Board, and Deputy Chair of Tourism NZ.