Anna Hayward

Anna works alongside André (CEO) and Kirsten (Legal Operations) supporting a range of projects, including recruitment, GQ collateral, onboarding processes and documentation, in-house surveys, data gathering/insights, the graduate programme and people & culture initiatives.

Originally from New Plymouth, Anna returned to Taranaki in 2021 after 14 years with Auckland’s Economic Development Agency, where she specialised in marketing Auckland internationally within the Business Events sector. Her career spans diverse roles in sales and marketing, and leadership across the tourism and hospitality industries, local government, regional tourism organisations, public relations, and even the oil industry in New Plymouth.

Anna is enjoying being back in the region and all the outdoor offerings, having an opportunity to reconnect with 9-hole golf, and like most loves travelling, great food experiences, music, gardening, and quality time with friends and family.