As an experienced leader with a 20-year track record in growing NZ SaaS businesses globally, Kate is passionate about technology and it's role in enabling innovative and sustainable solutions. Kate's expertise spans governance, leadership, strategy, team-building, technology and cybersecurity. Currently, Kate holds multiple Non-Executive Director roles, including as Board Chair and founding team member of a globally successful FinTech.

Bill English joined Eightwire’s board driven by his long-standing interest in utilising data sharing to improve social and economic outcomes. Following his transition from Finance Minister and Prime Minister of New Zealand in 2017, Bill established his own business supporting companies and NGOs to leverage data for improving social impact. Bill has a keen interest in technology and its potential to positively transform lives, and also consults on Social Investment in both Australia and the US.

With over 12 years of experience as a business intelligence consultant, Jason has consistently sought innovative methods to enhance business outcomes. His dedicated to continually improving analytics delivery revealed a major challenge that was preventing complex organisations from achieving their goals. After years of frustration, Jason founded Eightwire to build the solution his clients required: a better way to share sensitive data across enterprise boundaries.

Prior to joining us, Meiken served as the COO at Optimal Workshop for 5 years, where she played a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Her leadership skills were further honed during her tenure as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Fire & Emergency NZ. She has also served as an independent director of Farm Focus. Outside of her professional accomplishments, Meiken is the mum or busy boys and lives in rural Wairarapa. She is passionate about supporting entrepreneurship and has a keen interest in investing in startups and is a member of Arc Angels, where she champions and supports female founders, fostering diversity and innovation in the startup ecosystem.

James joins Eightwire as our Chief Revenue Officer, leveraging his extensive experience in senior leadership roles with a strong emphasis on strategy, growth, and revenue generation. With over ten years of expertise, including his role as CRO at Optimal Workshop, James has played a pivotal role in driving success within the high-growth SaaS sector. Beyond his professional life, he simultaneously claims the titles of "keen, but awful weekend golfer" and "best girl-dad" to his three wonderful daughters.

Ritvik has a background in technical and product support spanning six years, in the energy and education sectors. Ritvik is also fluent in three languages—Hindi, Punjabi, and English. Beyond his professional role, Ritvik is a multi-talented individual who moonlights as a rapper and reads all things astrophysics!

Ruel is a proud father of two energetic boys who share his love for technology and travel. When he is not immersed in the digital world, he enjoys exploring new places with his family and going on adventures. His favourite pastime is spending time outdoors with his boys. He is also a big foodie and loves discovering new places to eat.