Businessman and member of the Institute of Directors

Renata Blair is of Ngāti Whātua descent with governance experience on the Ngāti Whātua Orākei Trust which is responsible for managing over $600m of assets. The Trust runs projects and programmes in commercial property development, investments, education, housing, environment and preserving and revitalization of tribal history, language, customs and protocols.

Renata owns and operates the successful events management company Evitan. His company has over 4O staff and he employs a number of whānau. Evitan delivers a wide range of events from concerts, fashion shows, corporate events, product launches through to major expos and large festivals.

Renata was selected as a Crown-appointed trustee to the Eden Park Trust Board and he also sits on the board of Harrison Grierson Holdings and the Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB). He has extensive business knowledge through his company Strategic Pathways, and extensive commercial experience through his governance roles and senior leadership roles within his tribe. 

Renata is a member of the Institute of Directors. He was involved in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the America’s Cup, Auckland Lantern Festival and The Ultimate Waterman and many other events. His specialist expertise is Te Ao Māori, leadership, business development and project management.  He is a passionate advocate for education, te reo, and sports.

This is Renata Blair – Indigenous 100.