THE ATRIUM – @ TRIBUNE, HASTINGS
February 20 – 5.15PM – 7.30PM
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The “must attend” business event series of Hawke’s Bay
Connecting and unleashing our thriving business community – hearing the success stories of local business leaders, sharing business war stories, sharing ideas and opportunities that boost our own businesses.
FEATURING
Morgan Maw
Morgan Maw is the founder of Boring Oat Milk, New Zealand’s leading plant milk. Morgan has been working with oats since 2013, drawn to their nutritional value and sustainable potential. Her mission is to create high-quality products that not only satisfy consumer demand but also support a diversified farming landscape in Aotearoa.
With a deep understanding of the power of brand, Morgan has built Boring into a household name synonymous with simplicity, sustainability, and radical transparency. Beyond her role as founder, she is also the Head of Brand at Apollo Foods, where she leads the marketing strategies for Boring and re-freshed juice brand, Picky. Through her work, Morgan continues to champion innovation and sustainability in the food and beverage industry, making a lasting impact both locally and internationally.
Craig Innes
Craig Innes is one of New Zealand’s most respected rugby agents, with over 20 years at the forefront of global sport management. A former professional rugby and league player, Craig played 30 games, including 17 tests, for the All Blacks before joining Leeds in the UK and then the Manly Sea Eagles, winning the 1996 premiership.
After retiring, Craig identified a need for high-quality player management, taking a holistic approach to support players’ careers and life beyond rugby. He co-founded Esportif, which was acquired two years ago by global sports giant Wasserman. Now Executive Vice President of Wasserman Rugby, Craig oversees top clients like Reiko Ioane, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, and Antoine Dupont.
Craig moved to Hawke’s Bay two years ago, balancing business with his passion for fly fishing and golf.
Lydia Johnston
As a Director at Meta, Lydia Johnston leads the charge on cutting-edge data issues across the Asia Pacific region, home to two-thirds of the world’s population and over 40% of Meta’s revenue. With a large team and a region spanning from India to China, Korea, and New Zealand, her role requires extensive travel and a deep understanding of the complex interplay between technology, society, and law.
With a strategic focus on AI, privacy, and youth protections, she drives forward-thinking solutions that balance innovation with responsibility. Collaborating closely with governments and regulators, Lydia fosters open dialogue and shapes policy frameworks that support the growth of Meta’s family of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus.
Lydia’s expertise lies at the intersection of data, technology, and governance, where she navigates the intricate landscape of emerging trends and regulatory requirements to ensure Meta’s continued success in the Asia Pacific region.
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Bramwell Bate is a full-service law firm in Hawke’s Bay offering expertise in a wide range of legal services such as corporate, commercial, property, Trusts, family law, relationship property, Wills and enduring powers of attorney, and criminal law. Their team delivers tailored legal solutions to clients locally and nationally, with a focus on practical, reliable advice. Bramwell Bate’s values include trust, approachability, care, resilience, and progressiveness, ensuring they provide exceptional support to all clients.
Now Business, offering great business broadband and smarter phone solutions, backed by award-winning, local expertise. Named Best Business Broadband Provider, Broadband Provider of the Year, and Best Customer Support at the NZ Compare Awards 2023, based right here in the Hawke’s Bay. nownz.co.nz/business
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty was established in Hawke’s Bay in 2012 and has since expanded to four local offices. As a locally owned agency, it specialises in marketing properties in the mid-market and above, delivering the highest level of personalised real estate service. Clients benefit from the expertise, international reach and prestige of the world’s most recognised premium real estate company.
Gemco is a full service construction firm and a trusted name in Hawke’s Bay for constructing iconic buildings that become the cornerstones of our communities. With a legacy rooted in quality and a reputation for excellence, our firm is known for delivering projects that not only meet expectations but surpass them. www.gemcogroup.co.nz
ZIWI is an ultra-premium pet food brand from Aotearoa, New Zealand. ZIWI uses pure, ethically sourced ingredients, gently processed with its world-first, gentle air-drying technology. This ensures ZIWI’s ‘alternative to raw’ product range preserves the raw nutrition of grass-fed beef, lamb and venison, free-range chicken and sustainably sourced seafood.
A gateway to the people and markets of the world. Napier Port is an important part of both the Hawke’s Bay regional and New Zealand national economy. Our strategic location and cargo handling capacity make us a key connection in the supply chain, but it’s the service we provide that is the foundation to our success. We take great pride in delivering more than the expected for our customers and their cargo, and we do it in a safe and sustainable way. Whether you’re working with us or for us, the heart of Napier Port is our team. And at the core of our team is our culture – a culture founded on an uncompromising commitment to health and safety.
