Angel Investors Marlborough

Communications specialist with over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors, formerly a partner and owner of a Wellington PR consultancy. She advises two startups and volunteers as a Business Mentor for Business Mentors New Zealand.

Board member with an MBA from Massey University and a career spanning business and politics, including 15 years as an MP and Minister of the Crown. She is an Adjunct Fellow at Canterbury University focused on entrepreneurship and new ventures.

Board member with experience in digital marketing and corporate partnerships in Europe and New Zealand, having worked at Trade Me and InterNations in Munich, now Digital Marketing & Channels Manager for Marlborough Tour Company. She represents the next generation of beginner investors on the board.

Board member and Agilist with over 15 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, quality management, systems audit and agile delivery across banking, insurance, FMCG and freight. Deputy Chair for Volunteer Marlborough Board and a Business Mentor for Business Mentors New Zealand.

Board member who moved to New Zealand from China in 2015 and runs a consultancy supporting regional tourism organizations. He brings project management and strategic marketing expertise and strong connections to the Chinese community in New Zealand.

Board member with 21 years in construction, a degree in construction with quantity surveying, and owner of QS Marlborough Ltd. Joined AIM in late 2021 with an interest in governance and supporting local startups.

CEO of Marlborough Capital Ltd, a specialty investment bank investing in startups and small businesses. A Chartered Accountant with a business degree from Victoria University who later retrained in grape-growing and winemaking and set up NZ's first Grape and Wine Research Institute.

Board member with a background in law and infrastructure/utility investment banking in New Zealand and Canada. Active in renewable energy development, carbon farming, energy and infrastructure governance, and private capital investing across startup, private equity and private debt markets.