Elle Archer

Experienced leader in business, governance and technology. Chair of Te Matarau – The Māori Tech Association, and Chair of the Waitaha Digital Equity Committee.

Elle has been involved in Iwi, Business, Industry, Government, and Community development for 27yrs. With a background in Science, Geospatial Technology, Education, Infrastructure, and Emergency Management - Elle now finds herself in varying leadership positions across the region, nationally, and globally.

Her kaupapa is centred around collective leadership, progressive governance, digital equity, inclusion in action, integrated ecosystems, strategic foresight, and tactical application.

Elle holds multiple directorships and governance roles including the Chair of Te Matarau – The Māori Tech Association; Chair of the Waitaha Digital Equity Joint Committee; Chair of the Selwyn District Local Welfare Committee. She is a Director on the board of Network 4 Learning, Archland Investments; and Learning City Christchurch – Āko Ōtautahi, amongst others. She is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Canterbury exploring impact-led governance.