Building strong futures, together.
Our Leaders
Tracey Alenepi
Chief Executive Officer
Tracey Alenepi was appointed Chief Executive Officer by the PBT Board, effective 25 August 2026. She brings extensive executive and operational leadership experience, along with a steadfast commitment to advancing sustainable economic growth and prosperity for Pacific businesses and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. Proudly connected to the villages of Lona Fagaloa, Tafitoala, and Siumu in Samoa, Tracey leads with a clear vision for a stronger, more innovative, and more connected future. She is passionate about empowering people, fostering meaningful partnerships, and creating opportunities that deliver lasting impact. Guided by the values of collaboration, integrity, and excellence, Tracey is committed to driving sustainable growth and enabling teams, businesses, and communities to thrive.
Dr Uluomato'otua Saulaulu Aiono ONZM
Chairman
Born in Apia, Uluomatootua (Ulu) Saulaulu Aiono is a Christian. In 1960 his parents moved the family to New Zealand. He was educated at Epsom Normal Primary School, Mt Eden Normal Intermediate, and Auckland Boys Grammar School. At the University of Otago Ulu became New Zealand’s first Pasifika Computer Science graduate, NZ’s first Pasifika MBA graduate and was awarded the Honorary Doctorate in Commerce. During his Otago University MBA studies Ulu founded the international high-tech company COGITA. Over 29 years with his wife Margaret and their company executives, the company's ERP (enterprise resource planning) software and services business grew until its 2012 sale to a Silicon Valley software giant. COGITA is now a holdings & investment company. Ulu is: the Corps Sergeant Major in the Salvation Army Otahuhu Corps church; an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business in the 2012 New Year Honours; the first Pasifika person to be inducted into the NZ Business Hall of Fame: 2022; the first Pasifika Chairman of a Habitat NZ affiliate: Habitat for Humanity North & South (NZ’s largest Habitat affiliate); Chairman of Rise Up Academy special character school (Mangere); Chairman and a Founder of The Cause Collective containing NZ’s only Pasifika Primary Health Organisation; Deputy Chairman and a Founder of Tatou Collective, NZ’s only Pasifika Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency; a Commissioner of the Tertiary Education Commission of NZ.
Meet the Team
Aliitasi Patricia Lalu-Teo
Finance and Shared Services Lead
Matautu Falelatai, Salesatele Falealili, & Saipipi
Mulipola Va'aelua Albert Pati
Service Designer
Sālua/Faleū Manono Tai, Leauva’a, Malie, Falefa
Nancy Lauifata
Business Partner Lead
Nasalia, Kadavu vasu Salia, Nayau
Tuala Victor Vaauli
Community Engagement Lead
Vaiala, Auala, Faleasiu, Poutasi - Falealili
Thais Morais
Data & Insights Analyst
Rio de Janeiro
Nick Warwick
Community Engagement Partner - Northland
Lauli'i - Upolu, West Sussex - Southeast England
Andrew Rouvi
Business Partner - Otago & Southland
Ivirua, Mangaia, Kuki Airani
Ariki Maureen Tukaroa-Betham
Community Engagement Partner - Wellington
Puaikura, Areora, Oneroa, Porirua e Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Samuel Taito
Learning & Development System Administrator
Si'ufaga Falelatai, Manase
Monica Ofoia-Teo
Service Delivery Coordinator
Tulaele, Taufusi and Salani, Falealili
Rebecca Latu
Service Delivery Coordinator
Hunga, Vavau & Eua
Elizabeth Hastings
Accounting Assistant
Alafua, Salua Manono, Sapapali'i Savai'i, Fagali'i and Vaitele
Meet the Board
Tuifa'asisina To'alepai Fa'aolatane Fuimaono Letelemalanuola Tuitofa Moe-Penn
Deputy Chair
Tuifa'asisina To'alepai Fa'aolatane Fuimaono Letelemalanuola Tuitofa Moe-Penn is a leader grounded in faith, family, and Samoan heritage. She balances her roles as wife, mother of five, and community advocate with over 20 years of experience in Pasifika Early Education, governance, and community development. Following her mother Tuita'alili Vaitava'e Tofa Su'a Aloese Moe's legacy of service, Tuifa'asisina To'alepai Fa'aolatane Fuimaono Letelemalanuola holds a Master's in Educational Leadership and leads Tavaesina and Visionesia Educational Services—culturally grounded Pasifika early learning centres. She serves as Chair of Mangere Pasifika ECE Trust, Presiding Member of St Joseph's Otahuhu School Board, and National Secretary of SAASIA Inc, New Zealand's only surviving Pasifika ECE Association. Under her leadership, MPECET received the 2024 SunPix Pasifika Service Excellence Award. She also established the first Pan-Pacific Early Learning Service in Hamilton for K'aute Pasifika Trust. Her cultural grounding, strategic vision, and collaborative approach make her an invaluable advocate for Pasifika education and enterprise at Pacific Business Trust.
Nora Swann
ETHICS, PEOPLE & CULTURE CHAIR
Nora Swann is a New Zealand-born Samoan/Niuean Creative Entrepreneur, Fashion Stylist, and Educator championing Pasifika engagement in fashion. With 13.5 years of industry experience, Nora has spent the last decade pioneering events showcasing Pasifika creative talent across New Zealand and the Pacific. Her services include Pacific Fusion Fashion Show – New Zealand's signature event celebrating Pacific designers and models, personal styling and image consultancy, event management and creative direction, and Dressed in Confidence capacity building workshops. Nora's innovative approach creates moments of community empowerment, creative expression, and professional development. Recent achievements include winning Best Contribution to Pacific Fashion at the inaugural NZ Fashion Quarterly Awards (July 2024) and partnering with New Zealand Fashion Week for Pacific Fusion Fashion Show as the official Pacific representative starting 2025.
Lealiifanovalevale Erolia Leinatioletuitoga Halaevalu Eteuati Rooney
Recruitment Committee Chair
Lealiifanovalevale Erolia Leinatioletuitoga Halaevalu Eteuati Rooney is New-Zealand born and educated in Samoa. Raised by paternal grandparents in the Lotu Metotisi; the Fa'a Samoa and Usiusi Aiga. She moved to Aotearoa to study at the University of Otago. Erolia is Samoan with deep Tongan roots. She worked in diverse areas of health for over 25 years and served on the Medical Science Council Regulatory Authority (2019-2025). Following the 2019 Measles Outbreak, she returned to Samoa to volunteer as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. As the Inaugural Regional Pacific Director for Te Whatu Ora in Waipounamu, Erolia increased visibility of Pacific and minority population health needs and supported Pacific Providers growth across the motu. Erolia is a founding member of The Lupe Fa'alele a Samoa i Otago and is Co-Chair of Te Waipounamu Regional Consumer Council for Te Whatu Ora. She is part of the Otago Tertiary Chaplaincy team: Fa’atuatua; Fa’amoemoe; Fa’alagolago.
Letoa Henry Jenkins
Finance Risk & Audit Committee Chairman
Letoa Henry Jenkins, MBA, CA, CMInstD Letoa is an experienced executive and governance leader with over 30 years of experience across diverse sectors, including FMCG, manufacturing, finance, ICT, media and Not-for-Profit. He has held leadership roles as CEO, CFO, and Country Marketing and Sales Manager, driving strategic growth, breakthrough solutions and business transformation. With more than 15 years in governance, Letoa has extensive boardroom experience, financial acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement. He is a Chartered Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. Letoa holds an executive MBA from the University of Auckland and is recognised for delivering practical, sustainable results in complex settings.
Tu'u'u Maeata'anoa Luamanu Maea
Policy Committee Chairman
Tu'u'u Maeata'anoa Luamanu Maea brings more than two decades of experience across the finance, governance, risk management, community development, housing, health, humanitarian and international development sectors. He is also a New Zealand-qualified accountant and experienced governance leader. Mr Maea's work alongside Pacific communities, combined with his expertise in governance and financial management, positions him well to support PBT as it continues to support Pacific businesses and entrepreneurs. Mr Maea will support the board's strategic direction, helping to strengthen PBT's impact and advance its mission of enabling Pacific peoples to succeed in business and enterprise.