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About us.

We help marketers be BRILLIANT.

We do this by helping our members develop, connect and have a voice. With a thriving member base of over 7,500 businesses and marketing professionals, we connect and engage with over 10,000 people every single week.

As the only New Zealand industry body dedicated to marketing, we work tirelessly to have marketing seen as a success driver for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

With the world changing rapidly and with new trends coming out every few months, marketers need to be on top of their game to navigate this ever-changing business environment. We partner with our members to provide expert advice and help them on their journey. 

Below we share a few ways that we can help you and your organisation, today. And we introduce you to our talented team who make it all happen behind the scenes.

MEET OUR TEAM
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Your Development

We lead professional development for marketers, with the goal of helping marketers to be Brilliant! The MA is proudly the premier source of marketing training and talent development in New Zealand. 

You can grow your skillset with our world-class resources and training, or through nationally available workshops, courses, and online learning.

Or build your network with our events, awards and conferences. Including the TVNZ NZ Marketing Awards, NZDM Awards, Brainy Breakfasts, Sunrise Sessions and Knowledge Bites.

Our services ensure that you'll always stay current throughout your marketing career journey.

Your community

Your community

We bring marketers together. The MA enables valuable connections for members to facilitate learning, support, self-regulation and network building.

And that goes for organisations, too. By partnering with leading local and international learning institutions, we can offer the tools and resources needed to meet your businesses marketing goals. 

The MA's community spans across New Zealand, with support and services available in North, Central and Southern regions.

Your Voice

Your voice

We give marketing a collective voice. The MA ensures that the NZ marketing industry has representation on key issues, with a strong point of view that resonates with the business community.

We advocate for our members and the wider community, providing influence for marketing and organisations on critical issues.

Marketing Might and Communications, including initiatives and activities that act as a cheerleader for marketing in the wider New Zealand environment.

 

Meet our team

Leadership Team

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John Miles

Chief Executive Officer

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Keith Norris

Keith Norris

Compliance Consultant

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Kirsty Jamieson

Kirsty Jamieson

Chief Operating Officer 

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Debbie Curtz

Membership & Partnership Manager

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Lone Tapp

Lone Tapp

Content Manager

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Danielle Chevriot

Danielle Chevriot

Marketing Manager

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Membership & Partnership Team

Debbie Curtz

Debbie Curtz

Membership & Partnership Manager

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Tricia Pink

Tricia Pink

Membership & Partnership Coordinator

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Marketing Team

Danielle Chevriot

Danielle Chevriot

Marketing Manager

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Asritha Talupuru

Marketing Specialist - Data & Digital

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Emma Chu

Digital Marketing Coordinator

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Events Team

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Marilena Rosu

Senior Events Manager

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Lone Tapp

Content Manager

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Roxy Lee

Roxy Lee

Event Manager

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Mila Tapp

Mila Tapp

Events & Sponsorship Assistant

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Emily Ansell

Emily Ansell

Senior Events Producer

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Learning & Development Team

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Parker Martin

Learning & Development Manager

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Nanna Baungaard

Learning and Development product specialist

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Finance Team

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Bruce Fowler

Chief Finance Officer

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Our Board

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Jo Boerema-Barr

Chair

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John Miles

Chief Executive

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Ant Rainger

Ant Rainger

Board Member

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Matthew Pickering

Matthew Pickering

Board Member

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Fiona Cresswell

Fiona Cresswell

Board Member

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Shane Evans

Shane Evans

Board Member

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Nathalie Moolenschot

Nathalie Moolenschot

Board Member

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Charlie Davison

Intern Board Member

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Ian Olan

Board Member

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