Alumni

AUT has over 100,000 graduates, and their achievements are a constant source of inspiration and pride for students, alumni and AUT staff. We celebrate that pride by showcasing the achievements of our graduates, and through initiatives like networking events and Insight magazine – all aimed at helping the next generation of AUT students go further. If you’re a graduate, make sure your details are up to date with us so we can share our latest news and opportunities.

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The graduate breaking gender barriers at the United Nations and NetflixJournalism graduate Michelle King has been tackling gender inequality on the world stage, both through her roles as the United Nations Women’s Global Coalition for Change and now in a newly created role at Netflix as its first Director of Inclusion.



Michelle is a TEDx speaker, a contributor to Forbes Magazine, and has just published her first book. She attributes the storytelling skills she learnt at AUT as essential to her success.



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Journalism graduate Michelle King has been tackling gender inequality on the world stage, both through her roles as the United Nations Women’s Global Coalition for Change and now in a newly created role at Netflix as its first Director of Inclusion.

Michelle is a TEDx speaker, a contributor to Forbes Magazine, and has just published her first book. She attributes the storytelling skills she learnt at AUT as essential to her success.

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Shaping the future of sportDr. Matthew Kritz has taken his 20 years of experience back home to help the next generation of athletes in his new role as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at the University of California San Diego.

Matthew knows what a successful high performing environment and athlete looks like. That’s not surprising given the sport and recreation alumnus has more than 20 years of experience in elite sport.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazineDr. Matthew Kritz has taken his 20 years of experience back home to help the next generation of athletes in his new role as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Performance at the University of California San Diego.

Matthew knows what a successful high performing environment and athlete looks like. That’s not surprising given the sport and recreation alumnus has more than 20 years of experience in elite sport.

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The AUT graduate who co-founded Tesla
The AUT graduate who co-founded TeslaIan Wright is a New Zealand engineer who co-founded Tesla Motors in 2003. He moved on to create the world’s fastest street-legal electric car, and he's now cleaning up the dirty world of garbage trucks with his new company WrightSpeed. He talks to Insight about how it all began.Ian Wright is a New Zealand engineer who co-founded Tesla Motors in 2003. He moved on to create the world’s fastest street-legal electric car, and he's now cleaning up the dirty world of garbage trucks with his new company WrightSpeed. He talks to Insight about how it all began.

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Industry partnerships provide global path for AUT graduatesAn overseas experience is a popular rite of passage for young Kiwis. With a thirst for adventure, a technical skillset and a can-do attitude, AUT graduates make popular employees around the globe.

While working and living overseas, young Kiwis develop capabilities and connections that will prove vital to the future of our small, export-led nation.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazineAn overseas experience is a popular rite of passage for young Kiwis. With a thirst for adventure, a technical skillset and a can-do attitude, AUT graduates make popular employees around the globe.

While working and living overseas, young Kiwis develop capabilities and connections that will prove vital to the future of our small, export-led nation.

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Helping companies make sense of dataMike Jenkins, founder of award-winning cloud tech company The Instillery enables Kiwi businesses to reach new heights through the power of data.

The impact cloud services can have on Kiwi organisations, communities and even cities is what Mike, AUT Bachelor of Business alumnus, is committed to amplifying through his team’s work.

Read the article in the digital Insight magazineMike Jenkins, founder of award-winning cloud tech company The Instillery enables Kiwi businesses to reach new heights through the power of data.

The impact cloud services can have on Kiwi organisations, communities and even cities is what Mike, AUT Bachelor of Business alumnus, is committed to amplifying through his team’s work.

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Broadcast Journalist, BBC World News, London
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Tee Twyford

Founder, HUSTLE + hush
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Daniel Zhou

Managing Director, Huawei, Shanghai, China
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Jenny Joblin

Creative Director, Federation
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Hongtu (Sam) Li

Founder/Owner, Dr Sam Li Sport and Rehabilitation Hospital, Beijing, China
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Nadeesha Godamunne

Freelance Illustrator, New York
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Lucie Sutichunta

Fashion & Lifestyle Writer, Vogue Thailand, Bangkok
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Kerrin Leoni

Founder of Mana Aroha Charity / Contract Social Worker
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Ivan Fuyala

Senior Vice President Commercial Partnership, Vevo, New York City
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Diane Abad-Vergara

Communications Officer, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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