Our Trustees
We’re global and local leaders in tech,
business and investment.
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Roger Sharp is a technology sector Chair and advisor with 30+ years’ experience in the sector. He currently chairs two ASX-200 technology companies, Web Travel Group and Iress, and regional tech investment bank North Ridge Partners. He was previously Chair of Lotto New Zealand and the Stuff Advisory Board, Deputy Chair of Tourism New Zealand, and Global Head of Technology for ABN AMRO Bank.
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Claudia Batten is a technology entrepreneur and company director who recently returned to New Zealand after 20 years in the United States. She is known for her contributions to New Zealand's technology ecosystem as an active advisor and mentor and has received multiple awards for her achievements. Claudia is the Chair of NZX-listed Serko Limited, Deputy Chair of ASX-listed Michael Hill International, and sits on the boards of Vista Group and Air New Zealand.
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Katrina Barry is an experienced technology sector CEO and founder based in Australia. She is the Managing Director of Webjet Group, the leading online travel marketplace in Australia and New Zealand. Her former roles include CEO of payments company me&u, CEO of Trafalgar and Contiki Tours along with senior roles at the Virgin Group and McKinsey & Company.
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David Downs is an experienced New Zealand senior public servant, director and technology sector expert. He is the incumbent CEO of The New Zealand Story, an ambitious organisation marketing New Zealand to the world, holds several board director roles, has founded tech companies, and worked for Microsoft internationally. David has a focus on technology for public good.
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Prue Halstead is an investor and strong advocate for regional New Zealand. She is the Executive Officer of Invest South with a mandate to invest in high growth tech businesses in the region, an Executive Committee member of Angel Association New Zealand and a founding board member of both Mainland Angel Investors and COIN South.
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Dino Vendetti is a seasoned venture capitalist, entrepreneur and Edmund Hillary Fellow who splits his time between the United States and Portugal. He is the Founding Partner and Managing Director of Seven Peaks Ventures LLC, and the Co-Founder, Investor and Board Member of CrowdStreet. Dino previously held key positions at Bay Partners, Vulcan Ventures, and Formative Ventures.