Massey Business School's Advisory Board , Poari Tohutohu a Te Kura Pakihi

Chair – Debbie Pattullo

Debbie Pattullo’s career has been primarily with Toyota NZ (based at times in Wellington, Auckland and Palmerston North) in a variety of roles.

This dynamic industry has provided Debbie with a lot of opportunities including rotations through sales and marketing to human resources and people development and now heading up a new customer division.

She was the first woman to be appointed to the Toyota NZ executive team in 2017 where she drove a new focus on talent and leadership development. Debbie is working to encourage more women into senior leadership roles.

Simon Barnett

Simon established a company importing, manufacturing and distributing table tennis equipment at a young age in 1975.

In 1986, it moved into the importation of field hockey protective equipment and in 1990 began the design and manufacture of its own range of hockey protective equipment. The range was launched under the OBO brand in 1994. and within four years, had become a world leader in this area.

OBO products are now sold in over 76 countries including: Australia, Great Britain, USA, South Africa, Argentina, Japan, the Netherlands and Germany, with a global market share in excess of 60%.

The company celebrates curiosity, creativity and innovation and achieves competitive advantage by careful attention to design, branding, innovative marketing and production techniques, and importantly, a business approach that places design as its core business driver. Simon was appointed to the Advisory Board in August 2017.

Fiona Cassidy, LPRINZ, APR

Fiona is the Chair of Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) and a former President.

She is also actively involved in the Community Communications Collective which provides volunteer services to Not For Profits.

With over 25 years in communications and public relations Fiona is recognised as one of New Zealand’s senior communications professionals. Fiona is committed to the ongoing professional development of PR professionals and is actively involved as a mentor, guest lecturer and Board member on University and Industry Boards.

Her tribal affiliations are Ngati Kuri, Te Aupouri and TeArawa.

Tim Edwards

Tim was appointed as a member to the Massey Business School Advisory Board in February 2018.

Tim is currently CEO of Noel Leeming Group, New Zealand’s leading appliance retailer, originally commencing as COO in 2009 and has been leading the business as CEO since 2013.

An expert in both brand innovation and business growth, Tim has successfully grown retail businesses in Australia and Asia, including as Managing Director of Space Furniture and in various roles at Harvey Norman.

Tim looks forward to continuing to provide advisory services that contribute to the success of the education sector within New Zealand.

Mat Hocken

Mat owns and operates Grassmere dairy farm near Palmerston North. He is a co-founder and Chair of the Rural Innovation Lab, and is a Nuffield Scholar. Mat draws from a broad international trade finance, communication strategy and public/ regulatory affairs background, having studied and worked internationally in Cambridge, Brussels and Sydney.

Mat brings governance experience as a chair and director across horticulture and commercial property interests. He was appointed a member of the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund independent advisory panel, as well as the Ministerial Strategic Advisory Group on Trade.

Geof Nightingale

Geof has leadership and governance experience in professional services and the tertiary sector. He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and has been a professional advisor for 36 years including 17 years as partner at PwC New Zealand. At PwC he was a member of the Executive Leadership Team and Managing Partner of Financial Advisory Services, and later a member of the governance board.

Geof has a deep interest in public policy and in particular tax policy and has previously served as chair of the Tax Advisory Group of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, as a member of the 2009 and 2019 Tax Working Groups, and as a member of the Commissioner of Inland Revenue’s Business Transformation Reference Group.

Dave Kibblewhite

When Dave joined FMG as Chief Financial Officer in 2003, he brought a wealth of knowledge after ten years with Ernst Young and from his experience working for insurers Tower and Colonial. Dave also worked in Australia and Hungary before joining FMG, giving him a good understanding of industry practice, including regulation.

Sixteen years in the CFO role gave Dave a thorough understanding of FMG's business and niche rural insurance market and the NZ Insurance Industry. This experience has allowed an easy progression to Chief Financial and Investment Officer.

Captain David Morgan

David is a member of the Executive team at Air New Zealand.

In his role as Chief Operational Integrity and Standards Officer he is responsible for Group Flight Operations policy, procedures and standards, Operational Support and Performance (which includes fuel procurement and use), the Group’s Operational Integrity and Safety outcomes, Business Resilience, Security and Emergency Management.

He is also a current Boeing 787 pilot.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito

With more than 30 years retail experience Aussie-born and bred, now fully-fledged Kiwi, Juanita is an experienced strategic retail consultant, strategist, CEO, Director, keynote speaker and media commentator. Drawing on her many years as a C-suite retailer on both sides of the Tasman, Juanita founded RX Group (previously RetailX) a multi-disciplinary retail practice and co-founded sister companies RetailO2 and POP. Her career has spanned many different industries from QSR, agency to retail and consultancy. She has held executive leadership roles at Countdown NZ, The Warehouse Group, Yum Brands (Pizza Hut, KFC) and Noel Leeming Group. With an unerring energy and enthusiasm, Juanita is passionate about raising the bar by creating experiences that connect with shoppers’ hearts, minds, and wallets. She has worked alongside many Kiwi and Aussie brands to explore and reimagine the uniqueness of their businesses and their offer to become more compelling, hyper-competitive, engaging and most importantly, profitable.

Energy and enthusiasm are the hallmarks of Juanita’s style, and she is always happy to share her knowledge and insights with anyone including those just waiting in a bus stop. She has two teenage children, a patient car-loving husband Mark and a fur-baby Arlo who is also an office dog.

Yi Ping Ge

Yi Ping Ge has been advising and assisting Gilligan Sheppard's clients on a range of business challenges for two decades.

Her strengths include pragmatically approaching all business compliance issues, ownership structures, wealth protection and intergenerational transitions and mergers & acquisitions. International tax planning and issues that concern immigrants from China are her favourite topics.

Above all, clients value Yi Ping’s connectivity and broad networks within New Zealand and China’s business environments. Her thinking is that business will not find you while you are sitting at home, you will find business if you go out and seek it. All fish should swim out of their small pond from time to time and find ways to become bigger fish or to survive better in that small pond.

Vicki Stewart

Vicki Stewart serves as the owner and director of Mitre 10 MEGA Palmerston North, alongside positions in various other enterprises such as The Factory and Manawatu Investment Group. In addition, she has played a crucial role as a judge and mentor in the Innovate program and holds directorial positions in several trusts, including the role of trustee at The Factory.

The Innovate program, spearheaded by The Factory, has proven to be a successful initiative. It provides entrepreneurs with valuable access to the essential skills, networks, and funding necessary for their success.

Mark Young

Mark Young is a highly experienced generalist with 27.9 years of work experience. He has a strong background in business strategy, strategic planning, marketing and team leadership. Based in Toronto, Canada, Mark has a proven track record of achieving efficient results and ensuring high-quality outcomes. He is known for his resilience, overcoming obstacles, and ability to lead others to success. Mark is also skilled in coaching individuals and motivating large groups through public speaking. He believes in making a difference and is committed to making a difference in business model strategies and processes.