Andy is a goal-driven professional with a successful track record spanning over 30 years in business consultancy, global corporate marketing, brand strategy, communications, business development, events, retail, and sales.With extensive experience in empowering small businesses to achieve growth, Andy collaborates closely with directors and management to establish clear objectives and develop robust commercial and marketing plans. She has served as a director for her own private tourism company and currently has Flat Earth Solutions consultancy. Her governance roles include positions at iSite Media, NZEA (New Zealand Events Association) chair , Footnote Dance chair, and Wellington High Performance Aquatics.She has extensive experience in tourism, film, events, retail, marketing, and communications.Andy is an active investor in startups and a mentor, leveraging her diverse skill set and extensive experience gained from owning her own business, holding executive roles, directorships, and her global perspective.Her notable achievements include leading the offshore global marketing team at Air NZ at the time of expanding new routes into Buenos Aires, Taiwan, Seoul, Houston, Chicago, leading Neat Meat NZ and driving online retail through Covid, overseeing the production of the NZ Hobbit World premiere , managing festival for Rugby World Cup 2011, and shaping Wellington’s event strategy beyond 2013. Previously, years as GM Business Development for Wellington International Airport, where she spearheaded marketing, communications, airline development, retail initiatives, and sales strategies.