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Where Kiwi explorers connect and
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Founded in 2001, Kea nurtures a diverse and vibrant community of Kiwi and friends of New Zealand, who share a strong passion for New Zealand and the success of its people and businesses with operations in Auckland, London, New York and Beijing

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Building a stronger New Zealand

New Zealanders are renowned intrepid travellers, taking our unique culture to every nation and network across the globe. In fact, there are nearly as many Kiwi offshore as the population of the South Island. 

Whatever their global aspirations, Kiwi seek to remain connected to New Zealand, providing a valuable resource of networks and advocacy for our nation. That’s where Kea comes in, helping our Kiwi explorers to connect and make a difference. 

Kea’s mission is to enable better understanding of these exploring Kiwi through goodwill and connection for the benefit of New Zealand and to provide our expats with the information and support they need to thrive.

Kea is connected and dedicated to supporting our nation’s most valuable resource – its people. Join Kea and help build a stronger New Zealand, wherever you are in the world.

The Team

Toni Truslove

Global CEO

I connect amazing kiwis on and offshore to leverage their connections & expertise for the benefit of New Zealand.

Toni Truslove

Global CEO

Toni was appointed as Chief Executive of Kea in 2020. With a background in digital business across the UK, US and New Zealand, Toni brings experience in both the private and public sector. Alongside an interest in data, technology and innovation, Toni has a true passion for people seeing them as her strongest ingredient for success. In her spare time, Toni enjoys yoga and spending time in the outdoors.

Sara Fogarty

Regional Director UK & Europe

"I provide passion and experience to enable NZ companies and New Zealanders to maximise their profitability and impact on the global stage."

Sara Fogarty

Regional Director UK & Europe

Sara a graduate of the University of Waikato with broad experience working globally for wineries and wine companies including Constellation New Zealand, Man O’ War Vineyards and Seresin Estate in a variety of sales and marketing positions. For the last nine years based from the UK, with her Kiwi husband Tim, and London born but very Kiwi son Jack, they continue to discover the world and share their love of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Gary Fortune

Regional Director North America

I am passionate about supporting & uplifting people in business, creating opportunities, introductions & pathways so they can shine.

Gary Fortune

Regional Director North America

Gary has an extensive 30-year career in the NZ music industry, working at record labels across a broad range of promotions, marketing, business networking & international relationships. In 2005, he established the music export initiative called Outward Sound, supporting NZ music & music businesses into international markets. Since 2016, he developed an international music & technology business conference called Mondo.NYC.

Meelan Dobbs

Global Marketing Director

 

Meelan Dobbs

Global Marketing Director

Kellie Addison

Global Director of Stakeholder Affairs

 

Kellie Addison

Global Director of Stakeholder Affairs

Zoe Wang

Global Connections Manager

 

Zoe Wang

Global Connections Manager

Rebecca Bao

Regional Director China

 

Rebecca Bao

Regional Director China

Chloe Waaka

Executive Assistant to Kea CEO

 

Chloe Waaka

Executive Assistant to Kea CEO

Madeleine White

Marketing and Data Assistant

 

Madeleine White

Marketing and Data Assistant

The Board

Mitchell Pham

Global Co-Chair

 

Mitchell Pham

Global Co-Chair

Mitchell Pham is an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit recognised for his services to the technology sector and New Zealand-Asia relations. He is the Co-founder and Director of CodeHQ and Kiwi Connection Tech Hub. He has chaired NZTech, FinTechNZ, Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand, and currently Co-Chairs the ASEAN Business Alliance and is the Chair for the NZ Asia Institute. Mitchell is experienced in information management, software products & services, digital platforms, sales & marketing, international operations, strategy development, on-shore & off-shore resourcing for scalability, growth & expansion through collaborative partnerships. He’s passionate about both social impact and environmental sustainability and has co-founded and serves on the boards of two not-for-profit organisations to assist refugees and their families in New Zealand.

Linda Jenkinson

Global Co-Chair

 

Linda Jenkinson

Global Co-Chair

Linda Jenkinson has 30 years of executive management, strategic consulting and governance experience. She was the Co-founder and CEO of two technology-enabled companies and is the first women CEO/Co-founder to take her company public on the NASDAQ. Previously Linda was a Partner at A.T. Kearney. She is active in governance and is currently Chair of Medadvisor Pty Ltd, Jaxsta, Guild Trustee Services and Gold Cross Products & Services. In New Zealand she was Chair of Unicef NZ and has previously served on the Board of Air New Zealand. She is currently a director of Harbour Asset Management. Linda runs the global mentoring program Levelup enabling Kiwi companies to build $100 mil businesses and has won numerous awards including E&Y Master Entrepreneur of the Year and Westpac NZ Women of Influence Business/Commercial. Based in San Francisco, Linda says being a global Kiwi allows her to bring a unique perspective to the Co-Chair role.

Juliet Tainui-Hernandez

Board Member

 

Juliet Tainui-Hernandez

Board Member

Juliet is an executive and governance leader with 20+ years of experience, primarily in the legal and regulatory spheres. She is passionate about great leadership, strategic management, transformation and innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion, and radiating purpose for an engaged workforce and healthy and resilient organisation. Juliet is currently leading the transformation of Te Pūtea Matua, NZ’s central bank and is responsible for Transformation, Innovation and Change, People and Capability, DE&I, Well-being and Culture. She initially trained as a dispute resolution lawyer in New Zealand and Australia, then from 2002-2020 worked internationally, most recently in London as a partner of a large firm with responsibility for Business Transformation and as the Chief Compliance Officer for 26 offices spanning Europe, UK, Middle East, Asia and Brazil.

Matthew Tukaki

Board Member

 

Matthew Tukaki

Board Member

Matthew is the Director of the Office of Suicide Prevention and the Chairman of the Maori Monitoring Group. He is an experienced executive who has led, managed and grown small, medium and multi-national organisations. He is the former Head of Drake International, one of the world’s oldest and largest employment companies and was the founder of Entrehub - a global entrepreneurs’ movement. Matthew’s former roles include Director of the Board of the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Co-founder, CEO and Chief Social Investor for the Sustain Group of Companies, Ex-officio Director of the Board of the United Nations Global Compact. Matthew was born in Upper Hutt and is of Ngai Te Rangi descent and has strong iwi affiliations with Matakana Island.

Reuben Levermore

Board Member

 

Reuben Levermore

Board Member

Reuben is Head of Government & Regional Affairs at Air New Zealand. Prior to joining the company he was Director of Communications at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade and served as New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines and as Ambassador to Thailand, Cambodia and Lao PDR. He has also worked in international trade negotiations, and as a financial markets advocate in London. Reuben is also the Deputy Chair of the Central Districts Cricket Association and has previously served as one of their Board Directors.

Our Founders

Sir Stephen Tindall

Founder

When global challenges occur, Kea comes to the fore to assist New Zealand’s global community and help them to stay connected to home.

Sir Stephen Tindall

Founder

Sir Stephen co-founded Kea in 2001, and remains a prominent entrepreneur and venture capital investor contributing seed and venture capital into Kiwi start-up companies, particularly those focused on the global marketplace.

Dr. David Teece

Founder

The dream that Stephen and I had has clearly materialized; yet there is still much more opportunity ahead of us.

Dr. David Teece

Founder

Dr. David J. Teece is a renowned organizational economist and an authority on matters of technological change, and innovation. He has over thirty years of experience as an active advisor to businesses and governments around the world. He co-founded Kea in 2001 to recognize that New Zealand’s borders are not defined by its geography.

Stories from our community

“The opportunities are there, you just have to hustle”
Jeremy Howard has spent the past ten years living and working in the UK, but recently moved home to Wellington to be closer to friends and family. He shares his story...
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Voices of the Kea Community
Each month we talk to Kiwi and ask them a series of questions about the area they live in, what they miss about New Zealand and what they do when they're missing home. ..
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Growing our World Class Community
Meet our newest World Class New Zealand members and discover how they are changing and shaping their industries, raising NZ's profile on the world stage and giving back to the community...
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Kiwi chemist takes out top honours with prestigious award
Distinguished Professor Dame Margaret Brimble DNZM FRS, has become the first Kiwi to win The Davy Medal, awarded by The Royal Society in London...
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2023 Kea Gift Guide
Kea wants to help connect our offshore community with New Zealand products and services this festive season. Check out our Kea Gift Guide for a great range of products available around the world...
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How AI could affect your next job search
We speak to Kea community member and recruitment expert Simon Valentine about the role AI is playing in recruitment and how you can set yourself and your CV up for success. ..
READ MORE
2023 General Election – What happens now?
Election day may be over but it's still a waiting game for the final results. There are over half a million special votes still to be counted including those from offshore Kiwi. ..
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Voices of the Community – 2023 Rugby World Cup
Kea members in Europe for the final of the Rugby World cup share their predictions and experiences with us ahead of the big game. ..
READ MORE
‘Your network is your net worth’
Kiwi based company Rugby Bricks has experienced huge growth over the past few years and right now on the world stage at the Rugby World Cup, we speak to Managing Director Kale Panoho..
READ MORE
“The opportunities are there, you just have to hustle”
“The opportunities are there, you just have to hustle”
Jeremy Howard has spent the past ten years living and working in the UK, but recently moved home to Wellington to be closer to friends and family. He shares his story. READ MORE
Voices of the Kea Community
Voices of the Kea Community
Each month we talk to Kiwi and ask them a series of questions about the area they live in, what they miss about New Zealand and what they do when they're missing home. READ MORE
Growing our World Class Community
Growing our World Class Community
Meet our newest World Class New Zealand members and discover how they are changing and shaping their industries, raising NZ's profile on the world stage and giving back to the community. READ MORE
Kiwi chemist takes out top honours with prestigious award
Kiwi chemist takes out top honours with prestigious award
Distinguished Professor Dame Margaret Brimble DNZM FRS, has become the first Kiwi to win The Davy Medal, awarded by The Royal Society in London. READ MORE
2023 Kea Gift Guide
2023 Kea Gift Guide
Kea wants to help connect our offshore community with New Zealand products and services this festive season. Check out our Kea Gift Guide for a great range of products available around the world. READ MORE
How AI could affect your next job search
We speak to Kea community member and recruitment expert Simon Valentine about the role AI is playing in recruitment and how you can set yourself and your CV up for success. READ MORE
2023 General Election – What happens now?
2023 General Election – What happens now?
Election day may be over but it's still a waiting game for the final results. There are over half a million special votes still to be counted including those from offshore Kiwi. READ MORE
Voices of the Community – 2023 Rugby World Cup
Voices of the Community – 2023 Rugby World Cup
Kea members in Europe for the final of the Rugby World cup share their predictions and experiences with us ahead of the big game. READ MORE
‘Your network is your net worth’
‘Your network is your net worth’
Kiwi based company Rugby Bricks has experienced huge growth over the past few years and right now on the world stage at the Rugby World Cup, we speak to Managing Director Kale Panoho READ MORE

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