Kaiwhakahaere Whakapakihi Matua—Senior Commercialisation Manager
Andrew works on the Wellington UniVentures biotechnology portfolio. Passionate about advancing life-changing solutions through person-centred healthcare, Andrew has worked in commercial leadership positions for a wide range of healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech and consumer healthcare organisations—in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom—and as a consultant.
Most recently, Andrew worked as the Business Development and Innovation Manager for TAS, a professional services organisation that provides a range of strategic, advisory and programme management services to the New Zealand health sector.
Born and raised in Auckland, Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Pharmacology and Biochemistry (with first class Honours) from the University of Auckland. He also holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management, and is a certified Project Management Professional.
An active member of Toastmasters in the Wellington region, Andrew is a keen cross-country runner who enjoys the challenge of Wellington’s hills. He is also a Board member of Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand, where he seeks to improve outcomes for people living with CF, inspired by one of his two young daughters who lives with the condition.