About
Experienced company director with over 20 years in the technology/innovation sector as mentor, adviser, angel investor and director. Previously chaired the Kiwi Innovation Network Investment Committee and currently chairs Mindhive and Nanobubble Agritech.
Experience
- NZGCPBoard Chaircurrent2026 — presentNew Zealand
- Mindhive GlobalIndependent Director & Board Chairmancurrent2023 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
- Nanobubble AgritechIndependent Director / Board Chaircurrent2026 — present
- Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ)Member of the Governing Boardcurrent2020 — presentAustralia & New Zealand
- Flying Kiwi AngelsAngel Investorcurrent2018 — presentAuckland
- Ministry of AwesomeStartup Mentorcurrent2023 — presentChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
- Kiwi Innovation Network (KiwiNet)Board Director, Chair of Investment Committee2018 — 2025Hamilton, New Zealand
- JAVLN | fresh thinking. smart software.Independent Director2020 — 2024Auckland, New Zealand
- Bobux International LtdIndependent Director2016 — 2022Auckland, New Zealand
- WayBeyond LtdBoard Advisor2021 — 2022Auckland
- Formus LabsInvestor Director2019 — 2021Auckland, New Zealand
- Rose & Thorne Design LtdChairman2014 — 2021Auckland, New Zealand
- Valocity Limited.Chairman of Advisory Board2016 — 2020Auckland, New Zealand
- Massey Global LtdNon Executive Director2017 — 2019Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Zino Innovation HubChairman Advisory Board2018 — 2019New Zealand
- Zino Innovation HubAdvisory Board Member2016 — 2018Auckland, New Zealand
- Snowball EffectAdvisory Group Member2016 — 2018Auckland, New Zealand
- RollDirector2015 — 2017Auckland
- Electrical Workers Registration BoardBoard Member2013 — 2017
- Angel Association New ZealandNational Council Member2014 — 2017
Education
- University of the WitwatersrandB.Sc (Engineering), Metallurgical Engineering (Extractive)1975 — 1978
Skills & more
Strategic Thinking13Strategy Development2Mentoring1Strategy47Strategic Planning12Entrepreneurship DevelopmentStakeholder RelationsCollaborative LeadershipBusiness TransformationVenture CapitalStakeholder ManagementInternational Trade
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Culture ChangeRisk ManagementBoard GovernanceStart-up SupportBrand EquityBrand LoyaltyMarket ResearchMarketing ResearchNew Business DevelopmentAnalyticsMarketingLoyalty Programs- IoD NZ - Chartered Member — Institute of Directors in New Zealand
From Debra's professional profile.
Colleagues at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Andrew Scott
Data Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Andy Chu
Fund Controller and Reporting Officer at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Anna Yue
Senior Accountant at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Annabel Cotton
Investor at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Brenda James
Learning & Engagement Specialist at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Bryce Lowen
Senior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Caitlin Ashworth
Head of Legal at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Dana Settle
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Greycroft
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Debra Hall work?
- Debra Hall is Chair at NZ Growth Capital Partners.
Same school
Also attended University of the Witwatersrand70
David FrankelSeed Stage Venture Capital in the United StatesThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcDaniel SassAssociate at aMoonDavid EsraAnalyst at aMoonIlian IlievChief Executive Officer at EMV CapitalEyal NivManaging Partner | First at Pitango
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ministry of Awesome7
Dr Lari DkharSenior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital PartnersGraham ScownChief Executive Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Marian JohnsonElectrify Chairwoman at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Zach Warder GabaldonChief Innovation Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Ben ErskineChief Marketing Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Tori BallHead of Operations at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
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Also worked at Formus Labs2
Also worked at Angel Association New Zealand9
Fiona FosterInvestment Director at MovacJack McQuirePartner at Icehouse VenturesMitali PurohitGeneral Partner at Nuance CapitalMarcel van den AssumDirector at NZ Growth Capital PartnersDean TilyardBoard/Advisor at Sprout Agritech AcceleratorSuse ReynoldsInvestor at Angel HQ
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