Our Board
Startup Queenstown Lake’s Board of Trustees is made up entirely of volunteer community stakeholders and change-makers
David Wallace - Chairman
David is the managing director of Armillary Private Capital, a specialist investment banking, funds management, financial training and advisory firm.
He has a background in investment banking, equities research and corporate treasury, with more than 20 years experience working in the private capital markets in New Zealand. He is chairman of the trustees.
MICHAELA BLACKLOCK
Michaela has a proven track record of leadership and innovation across various sectors. As a self-employed professional, she brings a wealth of experience from senior roles in business, education, and economic development. She is a Trustee of Alpine Community Development Trust and Chair of Tātai Aho Rau Core Education.
Through her leadership, she champions inclusive and equitable learning environments, ensuring that all individuals have access to quality education and opportunities for personal growth.
Wayne Hudson - Trustee
Wayne is a legal consultant with over 35 years experience as a commercial and corporate lawyer, having been a partner in Bell Gully and Hudson Gavin Martin.
In the last 20 years Wayne has focused on the technology business sector, advising on the commercialisation of technology and intellectual property, the sale and purchase of technology businesses, capital raising, structuring start-up companies and dealing with shareholder issues.
Matt Wong - Trustee
Matt is the Owner of iFLY Indoor Skydiving NZ and Councillor for QLDC. He was appointed to the SQL Board as the QLDC representative. Matt is a transformational leader committed to driving economic growth and creating commercial opportunities for both startups and established businesses. With his extensive experience and expertise, Matt strives to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and identify market opportunities to create lasting impact for the businesses and individuals he works with.
OTHER SUPPORT
We are pleased to receive input and regular participation from Peter Harris, QLDC Economic Development Manager, and we have regular consultation with the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce, Ignite Wanaka Chamber of Commerce, Destination Queenstown, Lake Wanaka Tourism, Study Queenstown, and Film Otago Southland who are each serving in broader economic development roles for our community.
In addition, we regularly work with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise - which provides us with resources to assist our Startups to develop and secure funding.