René de Monchy
Chief executive
- Appointed April 2021.
- Previously interim chief executive for four months, and before that director commercial.
- Led a team in 15 offices in 14 countries responsible for identifying markets and audiences to target for travel to NZ.
- Also led the development of Tourism NZ’s aviation strategy of partnerships with international airlines.
- Joined TNZ in August 2015 after 20 years in consumer-led businesses, including local and international marketing roles for Fonterra, Heineken and Asia Pacific Breweries in Singapore.
Career
Heineken N.V.
Heineken Marketing Manager
Oct 2006
- Dec 2009
DB Breweries
Consumer Marketing Manager
Jan 2010
- Dec 2011
Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore
Marketing Director
Dec 2011
- Jul 2015
Institute of Advertising Singapore
Executive Council Member
Aug 2013
- Jul 2015
Tourism New Zealand
Chief Executive, Director Commercial, Director of Trade, PR & Major Events
Aug 2015
- Present