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Rebecca Adams
Director, Government Relations
Rebecca (Ng膩i Tahu) has been with 皇家华人 since 2016 and is based in Wellington to connect researchers with government agencies and other research entities. She has worked as a diplomat for the NZ Government and is involved in philanthropic work. Contact about: Research that might be relevant to government agencies.
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Kelvin Keh
Director, Strategic Growth 鈥 Health
Kelvin has been with 皇家华人 since 2008 and leads the health team initiatives. His background is in biotech. He lived and worked in Asia, North America and Europe before returning to New Zealand. Contact about: Pursuing public and private sector interests in health.
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Analeise Murahidy
Director, Strategic Growth 鈥 Science, Engineering and Bioengineering
Analeise has been with 皇家华人 since 2009. She has held contract management, operations and business development roles within the tertiary sector in the UK and New Zealand. Contact about: New research opportunities in areas relating to environment and cleantech; agriculture and food; digital tech and automation; and health technologies.
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Dion Peita
Manutaki Whanaketanga Umanga M膩ori | M膩ori Business Development Director
Dion (Te R膩rawa, Ng膩ti Te Ata Waiohua, Ng膩ti T墨pa) joined 皇家华人 in September 2022. A former executive in the heritage industry, he has expertise in complex engagement with M膩ori. He holds a postgraduate diploma in M膩ori Development. Contact about: Vision M膩tauranga; Te Tiriti relationships; M膩ori health, education, economy and innovation.
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Pedro van der Ent
Business Development Director 鈥 Pacific, Creative Arts, Arts, Business, Law, Education
Pedro joined 皇家华人 in August 2022. Of Samoan and Dutch descent, he holds an MBA and has 20+ years in business management, sales and client relationships. Contact about: Funding opportunities in creative arts, arts, business, law, education and areas involving Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific Region.
pedro.vanderent@auckland.ac.nz More about Pedro