Tū Ātea Appoints New Board Members to Strengthen Spectrum and Technology Governance
Tū Ātea is proud to announce the appointment by the Māori Spectrum Working Group of three distinguished leaders to join its Board of Directors: George Reedy MNZM, Callum Kātene, and Sheree Ryan. Their combined expertise in governance, technology, finance, and iwi development will further advance the Tū Ātea mission to increase Māori participation in spectrum-related industries and the technology economy. They will serve alongside current Board Chair Robin Hapi and Directors Haami Piripi, Elle Archer and Mike Jenkins - strengthening the collective leadership.
Ngā Kaiwhakahaere Hou | New Directors
George Reedy (NgāT Porou, NgāT Pahauwera, NgāT Kahungungu) - Brings decades of experience in Māori economic development, iwi governance, and strategic leadership, with a commitment to empowering whānau and communities through kaupapa Māori solutions.
Callum Kātene (NgāT Toa RangaTra, NgāT Tama, NgāT Koata) – An accomplished governance and technology leader, serving as Chair of Te Rūnanga o Toa RangaTra and founder of Ātea Systems Ltd. His background spans iwi governance, housing, health and social services, and international technology innovation.
Sheree Ryan (NgāT Maniapoto, Waikato, Hauraki, NgāT Rereahu) – A highly regarded governance professional and Chief Financial Officer with over 20 years’ experience in financial management and audit oversight. She is the first Māori appointed to the External Reporting Board (XRB) and brings significant expertise in audit, risk, and financial strategy.
“George, Callum and Sheree bring a wealth of expertise imbued with cultural intelligence to our governance table,” says Tū Ātea Chairperson Robin Hapi. “Their leadership strengthens our ability to deliver on our vision of mana motuhake across the digital divide, ensuring Māori innovation opportunities and sovereignty in spectrum and technology.” With these appointments, Tū Ātea continues to build a strong governance framework with architecture that reflects the aspirations of iwi Māori and communities across Aotearoa. The new directors join at a pivotal time as Tū Ātea extends its private 5G networks, workforce development programmes, and national policy leadership in spectrum.
