Annika Thurlow

Annika Thurlow is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in various roles within Top Hat, including Director of Legal, Senior Manager of Legal Services, and Manager of Contracts and Compliance, where Annika contributed to client onboarding and platform integration. Prior experience at HackerNest as Global Operations Manager involved spearheading strategic expansions and overseeing significant event planning, including international Fishackathon events for the US Department of State. As a board member for Mensa New Zealand, Annika represented the interests of younger members, while previous roles at the Electricity and Gas Complaints Commissioner and as a Tutor at Victoria University of Wellington highlighted expertise in conflict resolution and legal education. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from Victoria University of Wellington.