Karlee Lightbourne

Karlee Lightbourne is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades in various high-profile roles. Currently serving as the Head of Marketing at Kiwi Property since October 2015, Karlee drives marketing strategies for seven shopping centres across New Zealand, contributing to 45 million annual customer visits and over $2 billion in sales. Prior to this, Karlee held executive roles at the Auckland Racing Club and Ellerslie Event Centre, focusing on marketing and sponsorship for significant racing events. Experience at Auckland International Airport and APN News & Media involved leading marketing initiatives and enhancing retail sales. Earlier positions at Westfield encompassed multiple marketing management roles, beginning as an Account Executive in Australia. Karlee holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business, specializing in Marketing and Accounting, from Southern Cross University.