Michael Amyes

Michael Amyes has extensive work experience in product management and leadership roles. Michael started their career in 2012 as a Sales & Marketing Executive for ExerciseNZ, where they managed sales and marketing programs. In 2013, they became a Business Solutions Consultant for 2degrees NZ Ltd, focusing on new business acquisition and developing marketing initiatives. From 2014 to 2016, they worked at Veda New Zealand as a Product Manager and Product Analyst, responsible for product performance reporting, competitor benchmarking, and developing product go-to-market strategies. In 2016, they joined Equifax as a Senior Product Manager, overseeing digital channels and asset solutions. Michael then worked at Tower Insurance from 2018 to 2019 as a Digital Delivery & Product Lead, facilitating the rebuild of Tower's digital customer experiences. Since 2019, they have been the Head of Product at Neuraum Ventures GmbH, leading the development of the leading German house building portal, Fertighaus.de. In 2020, they also took on the role of Head of Product at Planoa Bauberatung.

Michael Amyes attended Waitaki Boys' High School from 2001 to 2005, where they completed their NCEA Level 3. Michael then pursued higher education at the University of Otago from 2006 to 2011, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics.