Bridget Coates

Bridget Coates is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in governance and sustainability. Currently serving as Director at Comvita Limited, Yealands Wine Group, and Mindful Money, as well as Chair at Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance and Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures, Bridget has a proven track record of leadership in diverse sectors. Prior roles include Former Director at Tegel Foods Ltd and Former Chairperson of the Sustainability Panel at Fonterra Co-operative Group and The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. Additionally, Bridget has held prior directorships at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and was the inaugural Chairperson of The ICEHOUSE. An expert in strategic innovation and market entry strategies, Bridget is the Managing Principal of Fahrenheit Ventures. Educational credentials include an MA Hons and B.Commerce from the University of Auckland.