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AUT in New York

AUT hosted high-profile guests and alumni at a recent gala event in New York.

The event, held at the Water Club in Manhattan was held in conjunction with Kea New Zealand and AUT. Kea is an international network that aims to connect Kiwis and New Zealand businesses globally.

A fresh approach

MBA graduate Daniel Zhou is the Managing Director for Huawei’s Shanghai office. Daniel's experience of studying in New Zealand taught him more than just academic skills, and it was this fresh innovative approach to teamwork, communication and problem-solving that impressed Huawei.

Exclusive networking event for MBA Alumni

The alumni department and the MBA office hosted an exclusive networking event for over 50 prominent MBA and MPA alumni at the Auckland Art Gallery.

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Upcoming events

12th Dec 2017 - 18th Feb 2018
Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards-Nominations Open Now!

Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards-Nominations Open Now!

Nominations Now Open

The annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards are the premier awards for leadership achievement in New Zealand. They recognise outstanding leaders from around the country who have demonstrated determination, a will to succeed, and a belief in achieving extraordinary things. Over the Christmas break, start thinking about who you would like to nominate for the 2018 awards. Nominations close 18 February 2018.

15th Jan 2018 9:00am - 15th Nov 2018 9:00am
CO.STARTERS

CO.STARTERS

Do you have an entrepreneurial idea that you’d like to explore and develop? Do you want to solve a problem and make a difference in your community?

We are looking for AUT alumni, staff, students, and aspiring entrepreneurs who would like to take part in the 9-week CO.STARTERS programme that will give you the necessary tools, insights and networks.

31st Jan 2018 - 1st Feb 2018
6th International Conference on Precarious Work and Vulnerable Workers

6th International Conference on Precarious Work and Vulnerable Workers

AUT’s Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Research (COHSR) and AUT Business School Executive Education, in collaboration with MINES ParisTech, Centre de recherche sur les Risques et les Crises, is proud to host the 6th International Conference on Precarious Work and Vulnerable Workers.

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Notable alumni

Around the globe, our remarkable and influential alumni are making an impact on their communities, countries and professions. Here are a few of their inspiring stories, with more exciting news and profiles to come.

Iain Nealie

Iain Nealie

Creative Director, Google APAC, Sydney

Wenrui (Dorothy) Dai

Wenrui (Dorothy) Dai

Vice President, Phoenix Pictures Co., Shanghai
Director, Huzhou Dai Wen Rui Film Studio, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China

Ann Glamuzina

Ann Glamuzina

Best selling NZ author, Auckland, New Zealand

Cathy Carter

Cathy Carter

Photographer and Installation Artist

Tee Twyford

Tee Twyford

Founder, HUSTLE + hush

Briony Sowden

Briony Sowden

Producer/Journalist, Al Jazeera Media Network

Simon Fathers

Simon Fathers

Director of Performance, SFPT – Simon Fathers Performance Training, San Francisco

Ivan Fuyala

Ivan Fuyala

Senior Vice President Commercial Partnership, Vevo, New York City

Adriana Christie

Adriana Christie

Co-owner of The Pallet Kingdom
Elected Member of the Waitematā Local Board at Auckland Council

Jenny Joblin

Jenny Joblin

Creative Director, Federation

Andrew McKechnie

Andrew McKechnie

SVP, Chief Creative Officer at Verizon, New York

Claire Starkey

Claire Starkey

Editor in Chief, Cleo magazine, Singapore

Daniel Zhou

Daniel Zhou

Managing Director, Huawei, Shanghai, China

Gary Wang

Gary Wang

Founder of LockInChina, Beijing, China

Andrew Mayne

Andrew Mayne

Senior Associate Director of Culinary Arts, Stanford Hospitality, San Francisco

Bridget Dawson

Bridget Dawson

Corporate Relationships Manager, Barnardo’s UK, London

Kate Taylor

Kate Taylor

Head of Global Growth Operations at Twitter, San Francisco

Lucie Sutichunta

Lucie Sutichunta

Fashion & Lifestyle Writer, Vogue Thailand, Bangkok

Kerrin Leoni

Kerrin Leoni

Founder of Mana Aroha Charity / Contract Social Worker

Hongtu (Sam) Li

Hongtu (Sam) Li

Founder/Owner, Dr Sam Li Sport and Rehabilitation Hospital, Beijing, China

Nadeesha Godamunne

Nadeesha Godamunne

Freelance Illustrator, New York

Erin Bowerman

Erin Bowerman

Strength and Conditioning Coach, The Royal Ballet School (White Lodge), London

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