” Resilience and innovation are born from the challenges we overcome “

Mitchell Pham has spent over three decades as a serial entrepreneur and technology innovator. His influence spans a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, transport, logistics, and international trade.

In the spheres of industry and government, Mitchell has served as Chair of NZTech, FinTechNZ, and the Digital Council for Aotearoa NZ. He played a crucial role in crafting New Zealand’s Digital Strategy. Currently, he is a Trustee of the Asia NZ Foundation, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at the University of Auckland, an advisor to the Reserve Bank NZ on Central Bank Digital Currency, and Co-Chair of NZTech’s Sustainability Subboard. Additionally, he co-leads the development of New Zealand’s Climate Technology Roadmap Framework.

Mitchell’s international roles include advising APEC governments through the Digital Trust Centre of Excellence and serving as a Global Council Member of the Asia Society. His achievements have earned him recognition as an Asia 21 Fellow by the Asia Society, a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and a World Class New Zealander by KEA Global. He is an Honorary Fellow of CPA Australia and a Distinguished Alumni of the University of Auckland. In 2023, Mitchell was honored as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for his contributions to the tech sector and NZ-Asia relations.

Beyond his professional life, Mitchell enjoys movies, music, reading, walking, running, swimming, travel, and spending time with his family, fondly referred to as Phamil