Our Guests
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Todd Hewitt - Blues
I am a passionate, positive, energetic sports administrator and leader who believes in the power of sport for social, economic, brand and commercial outcomes. I’ve spent the last 15 years honing my craft as a sports leader with a strong focus on commercial outcomes, marketing, strategy, managing complex stakeholder relationships and empowering people to be their best-self.
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Alex Wong - Scotpac
Results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in sales strategy, business development, and sales management across industries such as Construction, Banking, Automotive Finance, IT, and Investment Banking.
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Pete Prema - Onboard
Pete is a Chartered Accountant and Director at Onboard.
He’s bought, built, and sold businesses himself, so he knows what really matters. Straight-talking and practical — he helps owners focus on the numbers that move the needle. -

Arran McLaughlin - ASB
Arran is a Commercial Manager at ASB, working with business owners to secure the right funding.
He knows what banks look for and how to position a deal. Calm, clear, and strategic — he's the guy you want in your corner when approaching a lender. -

Nick Chan - Coface
Nick Chan is the National Manager at Coface, specialising in trade credit insurance.
He helps businesses protect themselves from bad debt and customer defaults. Sharp, experienced, and down-to-earth — he makes risk management easy to understand. -

Ross Brogden - GoLend
Ross Brogden is the Director of Credit & Operations at GoLend.
With decades in commercial lending, he knows how to assess deals fast and structure them smart. Straight-up and savvy — he’s all about getting good deals over the line. -

Hamish Dorrington - Kakapo
Hamish Dorrington is a Business Broker at Kakapo Business Sales, helping people buy and sell businesses across New Zealand.
He’s got a sharp eye for what makes a business valuable. Insightful, approachable, and honest — he knows how to guide owners through the big moves. -

Mat Wood - Crediflex
Mat Wood is a Senior Finance Broker at Crediflex, specialising in asset and equipment finance.
He works closely with business owners to structure funding that fits their needs and cash flow. Down-to-earth and knowledgeable — he makes securing finance feel easy. -

Joe Kettlewell - TMNZ
Joe Kettlewell is a Senior Client Manager at TMNZ, helping businesses manage and defer their tax payments with smart, flexible solutions.
He’s all about reducing pressure and improving cash flow. Friendly, sharp, and solutions-focused — Joe makes tax feel less like a burden.