Wayne Mulligan
Chief Executive Officer, NZ Bio Forestry
Wayne holds a Master of Management (The University of Auckland) and is a visionary Māori leader, entrepreneur, and co-founder of NZ Bio Forestry, where he works at the cutting edge of science, technology, and Indigenous knowledge. He bridges worlds corporate and cultural, local, and global. Showing that the future of innovation lies in collaboration, sustainability, and a deep respect for whenua (land and resources) and understanding whakapapa (intergenerational genealogical connections).
From biotech to clean tech, Wayne has spent decades building ventures that don’t just chase profit, they deliver purpose. He’s passionate about unlocking opportunities across Asia-Pacific that uplift communities and reimagine how business can serve both people and the planet.
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