Meet the Business East Tamaki Team

After 20+ years working and living in London and Melbourne, Ruth has returned to her homeland and is the newest member of the Business East Tamaki team.

With not-for-profit and commercial sector experience most recently within member organisations, Ruth is at her best when creating opportunities to build relationships and showcase successes.

Away from the workplace, Ruth is an accomplished pianist, avid tennis watcher and sports enthusiast.

Karen joined the team in November 2013. She lives locally in Cockle Bay and has watched the growth of this industrial area with great interest.

Her experience includes 15 years with a publicly listed IT company, latterly in senior management roles. Karen is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the organisation and crime prevention.

Shanu joined Business East Tamaki in July 2017 to take care of our marketing, communications & events delivery, including a new focus on social media.

Born in Fiji and brought up in NZ, Shanu returned from the UK in 2017 after having lived and worked there for 11 years. She has over 10 years of marketing (predominantly digital) experience across different industries. Outside of work, she loves to travel and spend quality time with family & friends.

Julie joined the Business East Tamaki team in September 2018. With a strong admin, accounts and customer service background Julie is well placed to ensure our member database is kept current and that new businesses to the area are contacted and welcomed. She’s also the person likely to take your call when you phone in, and carries out our marketing, communication and events related administration.

Julie lives locally in Flat Bush so doesn’t have far to commute, but enjoys driving and rallying in her distinctive bright red mini!