Anika Forsman

Anika Forsman, APR, is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Director of Stakeholder Relations and Communications at Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission since August 2021. Previously, Anika held the position of Marketing & Communications Manager for the America's Cup at Auckland Unlimited from August 2019 to August 2021 and worked in various roles at Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) from June 2015 to August 2019, including Communications Manager - Destination and Senior Communications Advisor. Anika's earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Consultant at Baldwin Boyle Group and Director at Little White Cloud Communications Ltd. Additional roles include Communications Manager and Media Co-ordinator at Destination Queenstown Inc, and journalist at Mountain Scene Limited. Anika holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Journalism from Auckland University of Technology and completed secondary education at Baradene College.