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As the home and voice of Canterbury business, we are here to help. Our people have been carefully selected to represent and support the needs across our diverse business community, each bringing their extensive knowledge to help Canterbury business thrive. As a member of Business Canterbury, you are entitled to complimentary advice from our team of experts.
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- LEADERSHIP
- CUSTOMER & PARTNER
- HR, ER, HEALTH & SAFETY
- LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT & EVENTS
- EXPORT & MANUFACTURING
- BUSINESS GROWTH
- MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
- FINANCE & IT
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Leeann Watson
Chief ExecutiveCreating inspirational leadership and a culture of innovation for Business Canterbury and being a raving enthusiast for the city, region and our business community.Send email
Leeann Watson
Chief Executive
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Tait Dench
Marketing, Communications & Advocacy Manager
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Genevieve Thornley
Business Services ManagerThrowing passion and a bit of fun into service design for the development and wellbeing of individuals, organisations, and communities.Send email
Genevieve Thornley
Business Services Manager
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Grant McEwan
Finance ManagerOverseeing Business Canterbury's financial and IT affairs to ensure sound financial management and fiscal stability for our organisation.Send email
Grant McEwan
Finance Manager
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Maxine Muscroft
Executive AssistantServing as a cornerstone of efficiency, enabling productivity and enhancing the impact of the Executive Team.Send email
Maxine Muscroft
Executive Assistant
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Parth Malhotra
Member Relationship Manager
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Julian Hagger
Partner Relationship Manager/
Invest Concierge
Invest Concierge
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Monica Shepherd
Receptionist/Export Documentation Advisor
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Kiley Charteris
Canterbury Trusted Product Lead
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Monica Shepherd
Export Documentation Advisor/ Receptionist
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Markus Koelbl
Digital Analyst/Support Coordinator