Self-employed from an early age, Eve is a big-picture strategic thinker, marketer and Entrepreneur.  An experienced Restaurateur with nearly 30 yrs in the game, Eve purchased her first Restaurant at the age of 24. 

Currently owner of Masterton’s The Screening Room, Eve’s skills are not only the ability to recognise great talent and lead a successful team, but also preempting the inevitable ebbs and flows of markets and responding accordingly, having her business glide through the constant waves and challenges of SME within the NZ market. Eve is passionate about the Wairarapa, its businesses and its people. She sees opportunities for economic growth within this region everywhere and is very excited about what can be done over the next 5-10 years and beyond.

Marie-Claire Andrews  (M-C)

Marie-Claire is CEO of Farm Focus and a business development, strategy, and capital-raising specialist with extensive experience across sales, marketing, governance and leadership. Her career spans local government advisory roles, founding and running her own sales and business development consultancy, and serving as CEO of two international tech companies. She has founded and successfully exited two businesses of her own, and established 3-Mile, Carterton’s co-working space.

Outside of her professional life, Marie-Claire serves as a Trustee for Retired Working Dogs NZ.

Lisa’s business is Evolution Accounts, and she understands just how busy business owners, employers and entrepreneurs are.  With a wealth of financial expertise and a passion for driving business growth, Lisa brings invaluable insight to the table.  

Through meticulous planning and reporting, Lisa ensures that Business Wairarapa’s financial affairs are handled with accuracy and foresight.

Brent is a well-connected, well-respected member of the Wairarapa business community.  He serves that community and the wider region through his advocacy in his day job as General Manager and Breakfast Host at Mediaworks Wairarapa. 

With his sports coaching, Marketing and multiple governance positions, Brent brings fresh ideas, influence and connection to new sections of our community and for these reasons, is a valuable member of the Business Wairarapa Board.

Blair’s company Enable Design was the Wairarapa Awards ANZ Emerging Business winner in 2022.  Blair helps New Zealand and Australian companies launch engaging brands and digital shopping experiences. 

Blair brings a wealth of brand experience and looks forward to generating more exposure and opportunities for the local business community.

Tessa is a dynamic and driven leader with a unique combination of strategic, digital, technology, data-driven marketing & commercial expertise.  Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with some of the biggest names in various industries, including banking, global QSR, and telecommunications, and has earned the trust of boards, CEOs, and senior leaders.  Her unwavering commitment to excellence and customer focus has seen her hold various senior and executive-level roles.

Brian is a seasoned senior executive with several decades of experience in consulting and leadership roles within both the private and public sectors.  Initially, he focused on driving commercial success for media and manufacturing companies in New Zealand and Australia. 

Over time, his expertise evolved towards senior consultancy positions with complex and large-scale organisations across various industries.  Brian’s professional journey is distinguished by his ability to balance strategic planning with organisational performance and profitability. 

His expertise extends across multiple domains, including technology, organisational performance, strategy, operational excellence, supply chain management, outsourcing, finance, and leadership.

Terry Shubkin is the General Manager of Business Wairarapa, bringing extensive experience in business strategy, leadership and governance to the Chamber. Her career spans a diverse range of organisations including Young Enterprise Trust, Z Energy, and Wellington Culinary Events Trust, alongside numerous advisory roles — reflecting a people-first, growth-oriented approach to leadership.

Terry recently joined the Lotteries Commission, further expanding her governance portfolio. She guides the Chamber’s strategic direction with a focus on delivering meaningful value to members and strengthening the way the Chamber operates as it moves into 2026.

TeAta Hawkins is the Events and Operations Contractor for Business Wairarapa, with a professional background spanning the Wellington events industry and marketing and communications with Martinborough Transport. Her experience across event production, stakeholder engagement and brand communications informs a practical, people-centred approach to her work with the Chamber.

TeAta is the founder and Director of TeAta Collective, a Martinborough-based consultancy offering event management, and bespoke creative services.

Alongside her role with Business Wairarapa, she serves as secretary for the Martinborough Business Association, reflecting her broader commitment to the growth and connectivity of business communities across the Wairarapa region.