I build brands, teams and profits. / A creative, solutions centered approach, with a focus on achieving results / Ability to build and balance markets, ensuring growth and quality/ Strategic, curious and passionate about solving problems/ Sound business judgment achieved through a strong analytical mindset/ Team collaborator who can bridge the gap with city, regional, and HQ teams / Strong networking skills and the ability to make smart partnerships happen / Experience in developing business and markets from the ground up/ An entrepreneurial DNA/ An eye for great talent and ability to unlock the potential of high performing teamsTourism New ZealandMy last assignment at Tourism New Zealand was Regional Manager responsible for seven markets across Asia – Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and India. These markets delivered approx. 300,000 annual visitors to New Zealand and over NZD800m to the national visitor economy. Tourism New Zealand is the organisation responsible for marketing New Zealand to the world as a tourist destination. The major tool used to do this is the 100% Pure New Zealand marketing campaign, a campaign that has made New Zealand one of the world’s most well- respected tourism brands.Air New ZealandA 16 year career with Air New Zealand in senior sales, marketing and business development roles based in New Zealand, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo. Highlights include the expansion of Air NZ's ancillary revenue business delivering $10m in sales within two years with +25% profitability, leading the relaunch for Air NZ Holidays that resulted in double digit growth and a return to profitability, and co-authoring Air NZ’s e-commerce strategy that increased the direct sales portfolio from $300m to $1b within 3 years.