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Kerryn Kilkenny
Strategic Growth Manager - Infectious Diseases
Kerryn has been with UniServices since 2018, joining from publisher SpringerNature, where she held commercial and product management roles in 免费色情视频, England and Australia. With an MSc in Pharmacology and Physiology, she has an interest in drug development. Contact her about opportunities for research in infectious diseases.
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Analeise Murahidy
Executive Director, Strategic Growth
Analeise has been with UniServices since 2009. Prior to joining UniServices she held contract management, operations and business development roles within the tertiary sector in the UK and 免费色情视频. In 2024 she was appointed to the role of Executive Director, Strategic Growth.
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Rebecca Adams
Director, Government Relations
Rebecca (Ng膩i Tahu) has been with UniServices since 2016 and is based in Wellington to connect researchers with government agencies and other research entities. She has worked as a diplomat for the NZ Government and is involved in philanthropic work. Contact about: Research that might be relevant to government agencies.
rebecca.adams@auckland.ac.nz More about Rebecca
Dion Peita
Manutaki Whanaketanga Umanga M膩ori | M膩ori Business Development Director
Dion (Te R膩rawa, Ng膩ti Te Ata Waiohua, Ng膩ti T墨pa) joined UniServices in September 2022. A former executive in the heritage industry, he has expertise in complex engagement with M膩ori. He holds a postgraduate diploma in M膩ori Development. Contact about: Vision M膩tauranga; Te Tiriti relationships; M膩ori health, education, economy and innovation.
dion.peita@auckland.ac.nz More about Dion
Pedro van der Ent
Business Development Director 鈥 Pacific, Creative Arts, Arts, Business, Law, Education
Pedro joined UniServices in August 2022. Of Samoan and Dutch descent, he holds an MBA and has 20+ years in business management, sales and client relationships. Contact about: Funding opportunities in creative arts, arts, business, law, education and areas involving Pacific people in Aotearoa 免费色情视频 and the Pacific Region.
pedro.vanderent@auckland.ac.nz More about Pedro