Our Staff
Chief Executive
Ali Boswijk – ali@commerce.org.nz
Ali was appointed as Chief Executive of the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce in February 2019. As CEO, Ali is responsible for overseeing delivery of the Chamber’s strategy and making sure that the team has everything in place to help them provide the best possible service for our members and partners. She directs the advocacy work of the Chamber and participates on several regional forums including as Co-Chair of the Nelson Tasman Regional Skills Leadership Group.
Partnership & Membership Manager
Kim Odendaal - Kim@commerce.org.nz
Kim joined the Chamber in August 2022 and looks after our network of members, sponsors and partners, ensuring that the Chamber is a valuable partner for all businesses, regardless of size or sector.
If you are keen to join the Chamber, have a question around membership or are interested in sponsorship opportunities to partner with us on, please do not hesitate to give Kim a shout.
Business Development and Training Manager
Trina Zimmerman – trina@commerce.org.nz
As chief “Student Wrangler” for YES, you will find Trina at local high schools supporting young entrepreneurs with their business ventures. She’s also responsible for our programme of business development workshops providing opportunities for you to upskill with our expert presenters.
Business Growth Advisor
Sandra Crone – sandra@commerce.org.nz
Sandra joined the Chamber in January 2018 as our Business Advisor, responsible for issuing capability vouchers under the Regional Business Partnership Scheme. If you’d like some help with your business, or are looking to upskill, talk to Sandra about how you could access some funding to help with this.
Marketing & Membership Executive
Rikki Smith - rikki@commerce.org.nz
Rikki is your go-to person at the Chamber. Any question, she'll probably know the answer (or know who will have the answer for you). Working across all areas of the Chamber, she promotes our members as well as the events, training and services the Chamber provide. She looks after our website, social channels, eNewsletter, as well as supporting the Events and Membership Managers. Rikki also manages our export documents and other general administration.
Business Projects Advisor
Stephen Broad-Paul - stephen@commerce.org.nz
Stephen leads 3 portfolios of work – Strong Business Support, personalised business consultations for members; Primetime, a senior entrepreneurship programme, designed specifically for entrepreneurs aged 50 and above as well as MSD Flexiwage and Startup grant, working one on one with MSD clients, who have a goal of being self-employed.