Jeremy Banks

Jeremy Banks is a seasoned professional with extensive experience across various sectors, including technology, finance, and community development. As Te Pae Tauhokohoko Chair and Deputy Chair at Wakatū Incorporation, Banks has contributed to Māori development while also serving as Chair and Director for the Network for Learning, focusing on enhancing educational opportunities through technology. Banks founded Plink Software, which develops applications that promote Te Reo Māori and Iwi membership systems. Currently a Director at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Banks plays a pivotal role in maintaining financial stability. Other key positions include Deputy Chair and Trustee for Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust, Director at KONO NZ, and past involvement with the Nelson Regional Development Agency and Science for Technological Innovation. Banks holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Otago.