Leadership Network members
Laura Pattison
Laura is a Wellington-based Ministerial Advisor with a background in international trade, relations and business.
Having lived in Singapore and, through market immersion programmes across Asia, Laura developed a strong passion for the region, along with valuable cross-cultural and regional experience.
Before joining New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Laura worked as an International Trade Officer at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and as Executive Secretary of the New Zealand Taiwan Business Council.
Laura is proficient in Mandarin and is eager to strengthen connections between Asia and New Zealand, as well as build her leadership capabilities.