Mike Steere

Mike Steere is an accomplished entrepreneur and marketing professional with diverse experience across various sectors. As the Founder of ProveBee, Mike aims to enhance local government services through innovation. In 2023, Mike launched the Intelligent Transport Collaboration, deploying Co-operative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) in New Zealand following an NZTA Innovation Grant. As Chief Marketing & Customer Officer at SaferMe since 2014, Mike has driven client success and marketing initiatives, notably winning accolades in the European Commission's Horizon 2020 Innovation Programme. Additional roles include early-stage investor and advisor at Komodo, board member at Cashmere Primary, and leadership positions in digital marketing at Lexmark International and ReadSoft. Mike's career also includes editorial responsibilities at Tennis Australia and experience in communications management at the Civil Contractors Federation and CNN. Educational credentials encompass a Certificate in Accounting Essentials from Imperial College Business School and various degrees in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Canterbury.