Board Farewells Tupu Angitu CEO - Olivia Poulsen

Today the Board farewells our inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Olivia Poulsen.

Tina Porou, Chair of Lake Taupō Forest Trust and Tupu Angitu Director, said:

"On behalf of the Board we warmly acknowledge Olivia’s considerable expertise in helping to set the strategic direction for our organisation following our establishment in 2019. Under Olivia’s leadership, we’ve made strong progress toward our mission to grow our asset base in an ethical and sustainable way for the wellbeing of current and future generations."

"We recognise and sincerely thank Olivia for her service in a role of such significance for Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Lake Taupō Forest Trust and we wish her every success."

Tupu Angitu General Manager Investment Michael Hancock, Te Arawa Waka (Mai Maketu ki Tongariro), Tauranga Moana, Ngāpuhi, will act in the role from 1 October 2025.

A carefully planned transition process is in place to ensure stability and business continuity throughout the change.

Tupu Angitu Kaimahi (pictured left to right):

Tia Greenaway, Michael Hancock, Ben Aves, Olivia Poulsen, Wahine Murch.