Bronwyn Wilson-Hokianga
Bronwyn Wilson-Hokianga, CEO of Te Mātaioho Limited, is a distinguished Māori leader with 25 years of experience in Indigenous-led finance, housing, and governance. She affiliates with Tainui/Waikato, Ngāpuhi, Muriwhenua, and Tapuika iwi, and combines deep academic expertise with a sharp sense of humour. She was the first Māori to represent Aotearoa/New Zealand at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, in Tae Kwon Do. Bronwyn has lived and worked abroad for 15 years across seven countries and ten years in Aotearoa, gaining international recognition and serving under three different Prime Ministers in three nations, honing her leadership, policy, and governance skills. She blends executive leadership, cultural knowledge, and applied research to deliver sustainable social, economic, and intergenerational outcomes. In partnership with a prominent university, she co-created the AIO Ecosystem, including AIOEx Digital Bank, AIODc Data Centre, AIOLb Lease-Back Bonds, and AIOEc E-Commerce. Bronwyn mentors Indigenous youth and women, supports iwi and hapū governance, and engages nationally and internationally to advance Indigenous economic empowerment, digital sovereignty, and cultural revitalisation. Her work weaves Māori values with modern finance, housing, and technology to strengthen whānau, hapū, and iwi for generations to come. Guided by her ancestors and her wairua, she consistently prioritises the wellbeing of others above her own.
