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== '''Early Life And Education''' == | == '''Early Life And Education''' == | ||
Mike attended Pukekohe High School and started off his career as an electrical apprentice with Franklin Electric Power Board, now known as Counties Energy. He holds qualifications in electrical trade, electrotechnology, and Advanced Diplomas in Management, Business, Project Management, and Risk Management. In 2020, he was recognized with a Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award, the most prestigious leadership award in New Zealand. In 2027, he was one of two global recipients of the Beta Gamma Sigma Medallion of Entrepreneurship, the first recipient to be awarded the Global honor outside of the USA. He was also a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for New Zealan in 2024. | |||
== '''Career''' == | == '''Career''' == | ||
Post completing his electrical apprenticeship with Counties Energy he progressed into management roles with two of Australasia’s largest multidisciplined electrical contracting companies. He then founded and lead TPT Group as CEO prior to a wider governance career. Mike is the Deputy Chair of electricity lines business Waipa Networks, Chair of Rhema Media, and a Board member of The Runway Foundation, he is also an elected trustee of Counties Energy Trust. He was previously a member of the AUT University Business School Advisory Board, and an Independent Director of Eqalis Pharmaceuticals. Mike and his wife Terese founded The Runway Foundation in 2015, a registered NZ Charitable Trust providing support for families experiencing the challenge of ADHD but also to support the wider community. He is a strong believer in giving back to the community and supports several charities and community initiatives including Lifewise, community food banks, and crisis funds. | |||
== '''Social Media Link''' == | == '''Social Media Link''' == | ||
Revision as of 04:25, 9 September 2024
Personal Life
Mike Marr was born in Pukekohe and is a New Zealand entrepreneur, he and his wife Terese are the founders and owners of TPT Group, Mike holds a number of governance roles. Over 25 years Mike has led ten successful start-up companies and completed 14 acquisitions. TPT Group comprises companies in the electronic security, data communications, information technology, security monitoring, innovation and artificial intelligence, finance, and commercial property sectors. He started off his career as a young electrical apprentice and holds qualifications in electrical trade, electrotechnology, an Advanced Dip. Business, Dip. Management, Dip. Integrated Risk Management and a Dip. Project Management.
Early Life And Education
Mike attended Pukekohe High School and started off his career as an electrical apprentice with Franklin Electric Power Board, now known as Counties Energy. He holds qualifications in electrical trade, electrotechnology, and Advanced Diplomas in Management, Business, Project Management, and Risk Management. In 2020, he was recognized with a Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award, the most prestigious leadership award in New Zealand. In 2027, he was one of two global recipients of the Beta Gamma Sigma Medallion of Entrepreneurship, the first recipient to be awarded the Global honor outside of the USA. He was also a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for New Zealan in 2024.
Career
Post completing his electrical apprenticeship with Counties Energy he progressed into management roles with two of Australasia’s largest multidisciplined electrical contracting companies. He then founded and lead TPT Group as CEO prior to a wider governance career. Mike is the Deputy Chair of electricity lines business Waipa Networks, Chair of Rhema Media, and a Board member of The Runway Foundation, he is also an elected trustee of Counties Energy Trust. He was previously a member of the AUT University Business School Advisory Board, and an Independent Director of Eqalis Pharmaceuticals. Mike and his wife Terese founded The Runway Foundation in 2015, a registered NZ Charitable Trust providing support for families experiencing the challenge of ADHD but also to support the wider community. He is a strong believer in giving back to the community and supports several charities and community initiatives including Lifewise, community food banks, and crisis funds.