Mike Tod

Mike Tod is an award-winning leader with extensive global experience in Customer Engagement, Brand and Marketing, Regulatory/Government/Corporate Affairs, Innovation, Customer Loyalty, Sustainability, and Culture. He has a broad background covering the Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, and Europe markets.

With a rich advisory background, Mike has supported Chief Executives in diverse industries such as tourism, healthcare, agriculture, intellectual property, transport, security, and sport. His current roles include serving as the Chief Executive Officer of TAB NZ and a Director of Queenstown Airport Ltd. Mike's involvement extends to advisory roles in notable organizations like MasterCard's Asia Pacific Advisory Board and the Star Alliance Advisory Board.

A distinguished professional, Mike Tod holds certifications from prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, Oxford University, and the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and has a keen interest in sustainability leadership.

Beyond his corporate engagements, Mike is actively engaged as an investor and advisor in emerging companies with a global focus, particularly in sectors like technology, creative services, and agriculture. His career also includes significant leadership positions in the agriculture and media sectors.

Mike Tod's educational background includes completing programs like the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School and the Executive Leadership Programme at Oxford University. He has studied at the Institute for Strategic Leadership in New Zealand and the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration.

Throughout his career, Mike has held key roles in various organizations, such as Chief Executive Officer at TAB NZ, Director at Queenstown Airport Corporation Ltd, and Strategic Advisor at Live Ocean Racing. He has also provided strategic counsel to CEOs in sectors like Health Care, Agriculture, and Sport. Mike's past experiences include leadership positions at Air New Zealand, Mastercard, and Fonterra, among others.