Dr Rebecca Foley

Dr. Rebecca Foley is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in policy development and insights within government agencies in New Zealand. Currently serving as the Head of Insights at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) since August 2015, Dr. Foley has held various leadership roles, including Principal Advisor for the MBIE Intelligence Transformation Project and the Labour Inspectorate, where notable achievements include enhancing governance processes and improving stakeholder engagement. Previous positions at NZ Customs Service encompassed senior policy analyst roles responsible for legislative framework reviews and international strategy, alongside foundational work at the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Dr. Foley holds a PhD in Politics from Monash University and a BA from the University of Otago.