Mentors

BrandNew consults with and has open access to renowned specialists in a number of key fields.

Robert Cross

Robert has his own consulting firm, Business & Accounting Advisory Services. Robert recently retired from global giant Ernst and Young where he was a senior partner. He brings to BrandNew a wealth of experience with small and medium businesses from his time with E&Y’s Entrepreneurial Services Division.

Tony Farrington

Tony’s experience in public relations is possibly unmatched in this country. As founder of Consultus, New Zealand’s largest and most successful PR firm, Tony was consultant to major businesses and government on the largest and most complex communications issues before selling the company in the mid 90’s. Tony is advisor on both specific communications projects and to the board.

Dr Matthew Gerrie

Matt is a cognitive psychologist who holds a PhD from Victoria University. Matt’s research work is forcing a rethink of the way we see and memorise events and has been both motivator and advisor on the ‘new consumer thinking and behaviour’ work BrandNew is championing.

Dr Kelvin Mataira

Kelvin is currently a senior lecturer at Auckland University of Technology. Kelvin has had an illustrious career with universities in New Zealand and Australia and assists BrandNew on Maori culture and business communications issues.