We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kayo Sakey as the new Co-Chair of NZ Asian Leaders, effective 29 October 2024. Kayo brings a wealth of experience in business transformation, having previously held several leadership positions in global marketing and innovation (Fonterra), strategy development and implementation in biosecurity, biodiversity, market assurance and environmental sustainability. 

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Co-Chairs Kayo and Lisa Li will lead our Board in guiding the organization towards its strategic goals and delivering on our purpose of helping create success stories by and with New Zealanders of Asian Heritage.

The Board welcomes Kayo to this important Co-Chair position.

Please also join us in thanking Sameer Handa for his leadership as the Co-Chair in the past two years. Sameer will continue to support NZAL as a Board member.

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