Carolyn Neville is Business Hawke's Bay's (BHB) new marketing and operations manager.
Carolyn Neville is Business Hawke's Bay's (BHB) new marketing and operations manager.
The new role is to allow the regional economic development agency's CEO Susan White to focus more on developing strategy and relationships.
Mrs Neville will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing initiatives and operational oversight for
both BHB, the region's business-led economic development agency, and the Hawke's Bay Business Hub.
Mrs Neville has experience in both the private and public sectors. She has led organisations such as the Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre and founded an award-winning cafe and gallery.
"She understands business and has skills in both strategic development and hands on operational efficiency, which are prerequisites of the new role," Mrs White said.
"She has a genuine passion for seeing business thrive and is adaptable to an ever-changing environment. She also has strong relationships with businesses, BHB stakeholders and other organisations resident at the Business Hub having almost completed a year-long contract with BHB. This involved undertaking a project to enhance business connectivity between Hawke's Bay, the rest of New Zealand, and beyond."