Ant Howard

Transformative leadership: Wang NZ to Geni

Ant is best known for his pivotal role in building the team that evolved Wang NZ into Geni — a bold reimagining of a legacy product business into a modern, innovation-driven services company. Under his leadership the company shifted from traditional product sales and support to a model centred on digital enablement, customer focus and scalable growth.

That journey included leading Wang to an IPO on the NZX. Ant's ability to lead through complexity, inspire cultural change and deliver measurable outcomes made Geni a standout example of corporate reinvention.

Corporate governance

A Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors, Ant has extensive governance experience across SMEs, state-owned enterprises and listed companies, and has served on and chaired multiple boards. His governance approach emphasises stakeholder engagement, risk management and sustainable business practice — aligning boardroom strategy with operational execution.

Investment strategy & capital allocation

Ant has led numerous successful investments across technology, property and private equity. His approach is underpinned by rigorous analysis, strategic partnerships and a disciplined approach to capital allocation, with a commitment to supporting entrepreneurial growth.

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