Our Executive Team
Jodi O'Donnell
Chief Executive Officer
Jodi is responsible for aligning the TVNZ team to ensure we provide New Zealanders with their favourite content however they chose to watch it. This includes delivering opportunities for advertisers to connect with audiences.
Nadia Tolich
Chief News and Content Officer
Nadia oversees the performance of our news and content offering across TVNZ 1, 2, DUKE and TVNZ+. This includes looking after teams responsible for newsgathering and ensuring fair and balanced news reporting, as well as managing teams who commission and acquire entertaining local and international content for audiences.
Bernadette Kelly
Chief People and Corporate Officer
Bernadette oversees the various teams that support our business units, including legal, regulation, corporate affairs, people and culture and operational areas like studios, production and facilities.
Valerie Walshe
Chief Revenue Officer
Valerie's team is responsible for championing our customers and partnering with agencies and advertisers to deliver revenue through our sales and content solutions teams.
Rob Hutchinson
Chief Digital Officer
Rob's team covers everything from new product direction and development, to our business systems, technology and digital transformation.
Tracey Richardson
Chief Financial Officer
Tracey's team is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Our Board of Directors
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Andrew Barclay
Chair Andrew is a senior investment banker with over 25 years experience in international and domestic capital markets. He is a Chartered Accountant Fellow. |
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Andrew Barclay
Chair |
Andrew is a senior investment banker with over 25 years experience in international and domestic capital markets. He is a Chartered Accountant Fellow. |
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| Andrew Barclay | Chair | Andrew is a senior investment banker with over 25 years experience in international and domestic capital markets. He is a Chartered Accountant Fellow. |
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Ripeka Evans
Deputy Chair Ripeka is an experienced leader and director of crown and iwi companies, and trustee of whenua and philanthropic trusts. She has held Chair, Deputy Chair, and senior executive advisory roles on public, commercial, media and Māori development sector boards. She is a Director of Tupu Tonu the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund, Wellington Regional Holdings and Greater Wellington Rail. Ripeka is Chair of the Courageous Conversation Aotearoa Foundation. She is also a lead Claimant for Wai 381, Wai 2260 and is Chair of the Joint Research Committee for the Mana Wahine Inquiry to the Waitangi Tribunal. Ripeka has Ngapuhi, Te Aupouri, Ngati Kahu and Ngati Porou whakapapa. |
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Ripeka Evans
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Ripeka is an experienced leader and director of crown and iwi companies, and trustee of whenua and philanthropic trusts. She has held Chair, Deputy Chair, and senior executive advisory roles on public, commercial, media and Māori development sector boards. She is a Director of Tupu Tonu the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund, Wellington Regional Holdings and Greater Wellington Rail. Ripeka is Chair of the Courageous Conversation Aotearoa Foundation. She is also a lead Claimant for Wai 381, Wai 2260 and is Chair of the Joint Research Committee for the Mana Wahine Inquiry to the Waitangi Tribunal. Ripeka has Ngapuhi, Te Aupouri, Ngati Kahu and Ngati Porou whakapapa. |
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| Ripeka Evans | Deputy Chair | Ripeka is an experienced leader and director of crown and iwi companies, and trustee of whenua and philanthropic trusts. She has held Chair, Deputy Chair, and senior executive advisory roles on public, commercial, media and Māori development sector boards. She is a Director of Tupu Tonu the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund, Wellington Regional Holdings and Greater Wellington Rail. Ripeka is Chair of the Courageous Conversation Aotearoa Foundation. She is also a lead Claimant for Wai 381, Wai 2260 and is Chair of the Joint Research Committee for the Mana Wahine Inquiry to the Waitangi Tribunal. Ripeka has Ngapuhi, Te Aupouri, Ngati Kahu and Ngati Porou whakapapa. |
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John Fellet
John is a 45 year veteran of the international and domestic broadcast industry. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and a qualified accountant. |
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John Fellet
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John is a 45 year veteran of the international and domestic broadcast industry. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and a qualified accountant. |
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| John Fellet | John is a 45 year veteran of the international and domestic broadcast industry. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and a qualified accountant. |
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Paul Henry
From the game show Every Second Counts, panel show How’s Life to Breakfast, This Is Your Life, a host of other shows and currently The Traitors NZ and The Chase NZ, Paul Henry has spent decades on screen in New Zealand. He has also worked extensively in radio locally and in both radio and TV overseas. He has a wealth of experience in creating and producing content that engages audiences from news, current affairs and entertainment. Paul has an intimate understanding of the economic realities of media today and a passion for showcasing New Zealand on screen. |
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Paul Henry
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From the game show Every Second Counts, panel show How’s Life to Breakfast, This Is Your Life, a host of other shows and currently The Traitors NZ and The Chase NZ, Paul Henry has spent decades on screen in New Zealand. He has also worked extensively in radio locally and in both radio and TV overseas. He has a wealth of experience in creating and producing content that engages audiences from news, current affairs and entertainment. Paul has an intimate understanding of the economic realities of media today and a passion for showcasing New Zealand on screen. |
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| Paul Henry | From the game show Every Second Counts, panel show How’s Life to Breakfast, This Is Your Life, a host of other shows and currently The Traitors NZ and The Chase NZ, Paul Henry has spent decades on screen in New Zealand. He has also worked extensively in radio locally and in both radio and TV overseas. He has a wealth of experience in creating and producing content that engages audiences from news, current affairs and entertainment. Paul has an intimate understanding of the economic realities of media today and a passion for showcasing New Zealand on screen. |
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John Quirk
John is a professional director with an extensive business and governance career. He has deep experience in technology and digital transformation. As a strategic investment and corporate advisor his specialist area was high tech / high growth companies going global. He is a director of Harmoney Corp, and Chair of Aeroqual Ltd and Portainer.io Ltd. He is also the former Chair of the Kordia Group and was a director on the Strong Public Media initiatives. John is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors. |
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John Quirk
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John is a professional director with an extensive business and governance career. He has deep experience in technology and digital transformation. As a strategic investment and corporate advisor his specialist area was high tech / high growth companies going global. He is a director of Harmoney Corp, and Chair of Aeroqual Ltd and Portainer.io Ltd. He is also the former Chair of the Kordia Group and was a director on the Strong Public Media initiatives. John is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors. |
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| John Quirk | John is a professional director with an extensive business and governance career. He has deep experience in technology and digital transformation. As a strategic investment and corporate advisor his specialist area was high tech / high growth companies going global. He is a director of Harmoney Corp, and Chair of Aeroqual Ltd and Portainer.io Ltd. He is also the former Chair of the Kordia Group and was a director on the Strong Public Media initiatives. John is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors. |
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Aliesha Staples
Aliesha comes from an 18-year film industry and VR/AR technology background. She is the founder of Staples VR, an emerging tech consultancy and development company, and the co-founder of Click Studios. Aliesha is currently the CEO of StaplesVR, and working as director who specialises in innovation and digital disruption.
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Aliesha Staples
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Aliesha comes from an 18-year film industry and VR/AR technology background. She is the founder of Staples VR, an emerging tech consultancy and development company, and the co-founder of Click Studios. Aliesha is currently the CEO of StaplesVR, and working as director who specialises in innovation and digital disruption.
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| Aliesha Staples | Aliesha comes from an 18-year film industry and VR/AR technology background. She is the founder of Staples VR, an emerging tech consultancy and development company, and the co-founder of Click Studios. Aliesha is currently the CEO of StaplesVR, and working as director who specialises in innovation and digital disruption.
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