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Mark is a seasoned businessman with a depth of experience that ranges from nurturing local businesses to providing strategic guidance for global corporations. His fervour for business is matched by an innate passion to cultivate and mentor emerging leaders, ensuring they are equipped to navigate the complexities of today’s business environment.

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Ruth is an experienced senior manager in both the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. She brings experience with business planning, strategy, change management, systems development, governance and compliance across a range of legislative and contractual models. Having been at Lifeway Trust for a number of years in a range of roles, Ruth became General Manager for the Trust. She went on to complete an Executive MBA with Massey University and is currently working for Hopper Living as their General Manager Operations for all their Retirement Villages.

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Brian has served in various senior executive and finance leadership roles for the global shipping and integrated logistics industry for over thirty years. He received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Auckland University and is an Associate Chartered Accountant in New Zealand and a member of the NZICA since 1980. Brian is also a trustee of the Mahurangi Vision Community Trust with a specific focus on the Pasifika community transformation plan. He has the privilege of being a Springboard mentor in support of their Mentoring program. Brian and his wife Anna have three children.

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Lauren has 20+ years experience in the interior design industry, launching into the commercial/hospitality arena designing 2 cafes and 1 cooking school within her first year as a designer. Her commercial arm of design has been strong, creating collective workspaces, TV Studios and corporate offices. As a business owner and working alongside her filmmaker husband, she has learnt to develop and work with people from all walks of life.

Her love and passion for people is what has guided her to journey with Springboard. As a young girl growing up in South Auckland, her life experiences and learnings along the way, have marked her with an indelible heart for people and a passion to champion them into a great future for themselves. He Tangata!

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Driven by a commitment to making a difference, Moana is a strong advocate for young people, women and families. Her creative thinking and desire to take action have seen her become well-known in our community as an event coordinator, creating family fund days, sports events and the annual Snells Beach Christmas Day Lunch. Her work in our local college provides her with a deep insight into the challenges our young people face today, and she brings the influence of her own journey with Springboard to our Board.