Alumni stories

150,000+ AUT graduates doing what they love worldwide. Some are running companies, others are launching startups or leading teams. You'll find them at Apple, the BBC, local healthcare providers, small businesses and everything in between. CEOs, specialists, creators, problem-solvers. One even co-founded Tesla.

Featured AUT alumni

Lizzi Whaley

Lizzi Whaley

CEO, Spaceworks Design Group
An alumni from AUT

Gary Wang

Founder of LockInChina, Beijing, China
Max Stroomer

Maximilian (Max) Stroomer

Partner Consumer Experience Innovation Lead, Nike, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
David Simpson

David Simpson

Chief of Strategy and Partnerships, Southern Cross Healthcare
Satyan Mehra

Satyan Mehra

Director & Chief Advisor, iConsult Mortgage Brokers
An alumni from AUT

Hongtu (Sam) Li

Founder/Owner, Dr Sam Li Sport and Rehabilitation Hospital, Beijing, China
Jordan Salesa

Jordan Salesa

Lead Physiotherapist, New Zealand Olympic Team & Moana Pasifika
Clinical Lead, Habit Health
Kataraina Anneff

Kataraina Anneff

Te Karere Digital Producer, Television New Zealand
Ulima Tofi

Ulima Tofi

Māori and Pacific Research Fellow, Heart Foundation NZ

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