Paul Naske

Originally from Australia, Paul is heavily involved within the Tairāwhiti community as a committee member of the Gisborne Harriers running club, and as a volunteer mentor for Business Mentors New Zealand. He is also a former Tairāwhiti Man of the Year recipient for his work as a youth mentor and his contribution to the Tairāwhiti community.

Paul is currently the Chief Operations Officer at Rua Bioscience and has over 20 years of experience in business strategy and development. Since 2013, Paul has served on the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce board as both President and Vice President.