Geyser appoints new GM
Recently appointed as general manager of the Geyser Community Foundation, Rosie Riggir is thrilled and deeply honoured to take on a challenging role.
Foundation chair, Helene Phillips, confirms trustees are confident Rosie has the skills and experience to grow Geyser’s profile. She will lead the foundation into the second phase of development, extending its activities and growing its donor base so more funds can flow to a broader group of recipients.
Now responsible for the foundation’s day-to-day operations, Rosie is also attracting and engaging with donors in the support of their community. She says she will draw on years of experience in her new role.
“Over the past 20 plus years, I have enjoyed an exciting and dynamic career in the arts and cultural sectors in Aotearoa, Europe and Australia,” she says. “I can’t wait to share in the joy of our vibrant community.”
Beginning in the music industry, Rosie produced the very first Fly My Pretties production. In 2014, she produced the inaugural Northland Youth Summit, which ignited her passion for philanthropy.
“By providing funding and resources, our small team of two empowered 100 young people from Te Tai Tokerau to drive meaningful change in their communities,” she says.
“Since then, I have worked with leading cultural institutions and received invaluable mentorship from Australia’s most influential fundraisers, including Nick Mitzevich, director of the National Gallery of Australia, and Kenneth Watkins, philanthropy director at the Australian Ballet.”
Rosie moved to Rotorua three years ago although her local roots run deeper.
“My mother’s family originates from the Bay of Plenty. “We fell in love with the roto, ngahere, wildlife, the land. There is much to nurture, protect and grow here.”
Short to lead chamber
Recently appointed as Rotorua Business Chamber’s CEO, Melanie Short brings extensive leadership experience to the table, the chamber has confirmed.
With expertise in business management, communications and community engagement, Melanie has previously held key roles at Scion, Rotorua Trust and Sport Bay of Plenty. In addition to her corporate and non-profit experience, Melanie is a successful business owner, co-owning Velocity Valley Adventure Park with her husband Simon.
She also has strong governance understanding under her belt garnered from positions including a recent appointment to the board of Rotorua Community Hospice.
Melanie’s deep connection to Rotorua’s business community, combined with her strategic leadership skills, positions her well to drive growth, collaboration and innovation in the region, the chamber expects.
Holland Beckett welcomes Matt Mazenier
As an associate in Holland Beckett’s corporate and finance practice, Matt Mazenier brings a wealth of experience to bear.
Recently returned to New Zealand following six years in two leading international firms in London, Matt specialised in leveraged finance and private lending transactions, Sam Tabak, a partner at Holland Beckett confirms.
“Matt has been advising financiers and borrowers on domestic and cross-border transactions covering a range of financing products across all levels of the capital structure. We are very fortunate to be further expanding our finance team with a lawyer of Matt’s calibre and experience,”
