40 Under 40

40 of our inspiring young alumni who continue to shine in both their professional and personal lives.

Disruptors and Innovators

This category showcases alumni who have challenged the status quo and features Director, Girls That Invest.

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Entrepreneurs

Alumni who have harnessed new opportunities and blazed trails. Dr Ju Zhang, Chief Executive Officer, Formus Labs.is featured.

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Influencers

Holly Bennett, Founder and Kaitūhono Ariki, Awhi is profiled in this group which highlights alumni changing behaviours and changing the world.

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Humanitarians

Pinaman Owusu-Banahene is one of our inspiring humanitarians who play important roles in bettering people’s lives and reducing suffering.

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Performers

Aspiring musicians, creatives and artists make up this category which includes Amalia Hall, Concertmaster at Orchestra Wellington, Violinist at NZTrio.

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Business Leaders

Our CEOs, General Managers and consultants, including Dr Manuel Seidel, CEO, ecoPortal.

Business leaders

A-Z list of profiles

An index of all our 40 under 40 alumni, from 2017 to 2023.

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Take 10 podcast series

Six of our 40 under 40 in conversation with journalist Andrew Patterson. Available for free on Soundcloud.

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Find out more and nominate

About our 40 under 40 programme, and how you can make a nomination.

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