New Zealand
MBA from Cambridge University with a focus on corporate governance and responsibilities to external stakeholders. Management and leadership of large teams: harnessing enthusiasm and passion of creative people towards common goals; creating and nurturing a vision for large teams; developing corporate structures to best allow sustainable output. Media Change Management Strategies - consulting to media organisations to help prepare them for changes in business models and environments; finding and exploiting emerging commercial opportunities; thinking laterally to thrive in an unpredictable environment.
Fundraising for the MTG Research & Archive Centre in Hastings; contributing communication skills and experience to the board.
Designed, imported, created and launched a new outdoor cinema venture using a daylight viewable, mobile LED cinema screen. Currently developing, in conjunction with Perpetual Entertainment Ltd, a major 6 part TV series looking 200 years into Planet Earth's future as part of the bicentenary of Charles Darwin's departure on HMS Beagle. Also in development is an inspirational "Solar System Cycleway": a scaled-down representation of the solar system stretching from Napier's Marine Parade viewing platform to Waitangi Regional Park.
Formed and led an international media company with productions in Australia, NZ, China, India, the US, the UK, Norway and Denmark. Created, wrote, directed, and/or Executive Produced a range of shows including Who Dares Wins, Treasure Island, Survivor, The Mole, Trouble in Paradise, Australia's Worst Driver, Australia's Worst Learner, Don't Try This At Home.
Overseeing the post-production team creating 140 hour-long episodes of reality TV for HGTV, DIY Network and Discovery.
Commissioned and oversaw the development of 250 hours of entertainment and factual programming for Australia's leading broadcaster.