Matt Martel

Matt Martel is an experienced media professional with a strong background in journalism, digital transformation, and audience engagement. Currently serving as Managing Editor for Audience and Platform Curation at New Zealand Media & Entertainment since January 2022, Matt has previously held leadership roles such as Publisher and General Manager of BusinessDesk, where significant growth was achieved for New Zealand's leading business news platform. Prior positions include Managing Director at BusinessDesk, Consulting Director at Martel Media, General Manager at Dresden Vision, and various senior roles at Fairfax Media, where contributions to cultural change and digital innovation were prominent. Matt holds an MBA focused on Change Management from AGSM @ UNSW Business School.