Committee Member
Chris Simmons
Profile
Chris has a background in management consulting and most recently led teams in both the Fintech and Digital Media sectors to scale internationally. He has been a successful bridge between the entrepreneurial startup and their corporate customers – with a focus on building strong teams.
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Chris is a certified facilitator for the Young Presidents Organization, working with CEOs and Entrepreneurs around the world for over 25 years. He has held a variety of board leadership positions on a local sports club, national political group, and the international Entrepreneurs Organisation.
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Today, Chris’s focus is on NZ businesses looking to scale internationally, with a particular focus on the Middle East region. Chris also delivers strategy workshops for small business in partnership with Dsrupt and the BNZ Growth Academy, helping business owners can clarity around their growth aspirations.
