I am an innovative strategist and entrepreneur focused on making ideas happen and growing businesses. I believe I can make a great contribution to the NZ Chamber board because of my passion for all things NZ and my background which spans helping grow businesses from startups through to large corporates. I also have a keen interest in new technologies and ventures and ensure I keep up to date with all the latest trends.

Based in Singapore, I own and operate two leading entertainment businesses:
- The Escape Hunt Experience in Australia & NZ http://australia.escapehunt.com/
- Virtual Room Singapore (https://singapore.virtual-room.com/) and Sydney (https://sydney.virtual-room.com/)

Over the past 4 years, I have built the Escape Hunt franchise to span seven branches across ANZ, generating $5m+ in revenue annually.

I am now bringing the world's best team-based virtual reality experience to Asia Pacific.

Professional Skills and Experience
- Built and operate a successful franchise network across ANZ
- Launched and operate a world first VR experience in Singapore & Sydney
- Active investor in start-ups and property with a personal portfolio of investments in Australia, NZ, US & Europe
- COO & Director of a start-up online baby and kid’s marketplace in Australia. Significantly grew the business over a two-year tenure
- More than 13 years’ experience in strategic and operational management consulting working for the world’s top management consulting firms in the US, Asia and Australia with a focus on financial services, resources, energy, health and government clients
- Broad skillset including growth strategies; mergers and acquisitions; operational execution; technology; customer and product; marketing; financial analysis, large scale business transformation including Lean Six Sigma, major program management and restructures

Career Summary
- Oliver Wyman, Principal, Retail & Business Banking, Singapore
- Third Horizon, Associate Director, Sydney
- Deloitte, Strategy & Operations Consulting, Sydney
- Commonwealth Bank, Strategy Manager, Sydney
- PA Consulting Group, IT Management consultant, Sydney

Bachelor of Commerce (1st Class Honours) from the University of Auckland, majored in Management Science & Information Systems.

A New Zealander, I have been living and working outside New Zealand for over twenty years, nine years of which have been here in Singapore and where I currently call home. I firmly believe staying connected to New Zealand is as important for those who have been away longer term as it is for those who have recently ventured abroad and, by joining the Board, would like to further contribute to the New Zealand community in Singapore.

I landed in London at the start of my Big OE and have since lived and worked in Australia, Singapore, United Kingdom again, and back to Singapore a second time with career opportunities in blue chip companies such as American Express, JLL and CBRE. This experience – in both regional and global roles – has given me a deep appreciation of differing cultures and working practices, particularly across Asia. My expertise is chiefly in Human Resources, but also covers Consulting, Management, Sales and Marketing.

I enjoy connecting with and promoting New Zealanders overseas. In London I was on the Committee for the New Zealand Society United Kingdom (NZ Society UK) from 2013 to 2015, and I am currently the nominal Chair of the newly formed New Zealand Professional Women in Asia (NZPWA) special interest group with the Singapore Chamber.

The initiatives of the NZPWA are an area I would particularly promote as a Board member, networking professional women of whom have a connection with New Zealand and have moved to live and work in Asia. I also have a particular interest in the early careers of Millennials and Generation Z, and will look for opportunities to connect with young New Zealanders through the Chamber.

• Hamish is currently General Manager of Fonterra South & South East Asia, based in Singapore. The region is comprised of 19 countries with regional offices located in Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam with an annual revenue of over USD1billion.
• Hamish has 16 years experience with Fonterra and its legacy companies starting as a graduate with Kiwi Dairies based in Hawera. During his time he has held a number of senior roles in technical, optimisation, sales and general management.
• Prior to relocating to Singapore in 2015 Hamish was based in Delhi, India where he was GM of Fonterra India having established the local office and worked to develop the regional strategy.
• Hamish was educated in New Zealand at Otago University and has spent the last 10 years living in Asia.

Hamish was co-opted on to the NZ Chamber board in March 2018.

· James was co-opted on to the NZ Chamber board in March 2018, and was active with the Board in 2008 when he last lived in Singapore.
· James has over 20 years’ experience in corporate and institutional banking spanning global and local corporates across the Asia Pacific and European regions and joined the global ANZ Resources, Energy & Infrastructure team in 2013 as a Director with responsibility for strategic client and industry engagement in Asia Pacific across global commodity and infrastructure companies.
· Prior to his current role James worked as Head of Multi National Corporates and Head of Institutional Banking, ANZ, in emerging markets of Indonesia and the Greater Mekong. He has held various management and coverage roles in the region with key Australasian Banks, including in the Pacific Islands, covering relationship management, credit risk, product development, General Management and Country Head roles.
· As part of his commitment to responsible and sustainable business practice, James has also served in board level appointments in Business Development, Academic, Angel Investor and community organisations. He is currently Deputy Chairman of the Board and Chair of the People (& Remuneration) committee of Business for Development, a global leader in Inclusive Business, a not for profit consultancy focused on poverty alleviation through the creation of sustainable corporate and community supply chains in the Agribusiness and Extractives industries.
· James was educated in New Zealand, is a graduate of Massey University with qualifications in International Finance and Accounting, and has spent the past 15 years in Asia Pacific. Outside of work, James enjoys sports, travel, good food, wine and company.

Tania has worked in ANZ for over 20 years and at different times been responsible for teams in New Zealand, Pacific, Australia and Asia. She originally started her career in KPMG NZ as an external auditor. Prior to her current position she was the General Manager Internal Audit New Zealand and Pacific based in New Zealand and during her tenure in ANZ Tania has held a variety of other senior roles including Head of Finance (New Zealand), Head of Group Accounting Policy (Melbourne), CFO South East Asia (Singapore) and Head of Finance Transformation (Singapore). This is her second term in Singapore giving her a combined work experience in this market of over 8 years.

Tania has a B.Com, MBA and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

I have been living in Singapore for 13 years working in international schools. During this time I was the lead tutor for the Kapa Haka o Hingapoa whanau group that supported the NZ Chamber of Commerce over a period of 5 years with performances at at the kiwi ball and Waiting Day celebrations. I coached both the mens and women Singapore National Rugby teams, was a founding member of the Brotown Touch Club and currently paddle for the Aotearoa Waka Ama club. I have developed a large network across the kiwi expats living here in Singapore, but also have many many connections within other nationalities. I can bring these experiences and connections to the NZ Chamber of Commerce and am very keen to support the development and progress through involvement in the committee.

My role at GEMS World Academy provides many opportunities for working in a variety of industries and in particular sport and recreation. I lead the GEMS Rugby 7s Academy, with Sir Gordon Tietjens providing guidance and support throughout each year. I have several prominent contacts back home that could prove to be beneficial to future NZ Chamber of Commerce events. I live here with my wife Monica who is a teacher at Nexus International School, and my daughter Nikaia who is in her final year of high school with me at GEMS. My son Mikaere is in his second year studying music production and performance back in Tauranga, and previously opened for Tiki Taane at his Hard Rock cafe concert here two years ago.

Nick is currently Commercial and Derivatives Director for Interfood, a Netherlands based global dairy trading firm which has offices globally and Asia headquarters in Singapore. Nick has spent the past 7 years in the dairy industry, formally with Fonterra, working in dairy futures markets and risk management across the majority of that time.

Nick has spent the past 3 years on the NZ Chamber Board and wishes to retain a position to continue to deliver the NZ Chamber strategy. Nick’s interest retaining his position on the Chamber of Commerce Board is driven by a view that in order to for New Zealand to have a prosperous future and strong economy, international competitiveness in trade will be crucial to success. Nick would like to play a part in the growth that Singapore and South East Asia has to offer New Zealand companies – big and small – who are wishing to expand internationally.

Nick has spent the past 4 1/2 years living in Singapore and holds a BCA(Hons)/BA from Victoria University of Wellington.

Nick has been on the NZ Chamber board for 3 years, serving the last term as Vice-President.