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Bella Takiari-Brame

Non-Executive Director with global oil and gas experience and leadership in energy and economic development initiatives

NZX Director(1)Iwi Leader(2)

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Updated 2 Apr 2026

Non-Executive Director with global oil and gas experience and leadership in energy and economic development initiatives

Bella joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1 January 2024. She brings global experience in oil and gas and has led national and regional initiatives in energy and economic development. Bella is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. She holds a Masters in Management Studies with Distinction from Waikato University. Bella, who has Iwi affiliations to Waikato-Maniapoto, is passionate about empowering communities through infrastructure, wellbeing, and workforce development at a regional level. She holds Governance roles in Iwi, Commercial and Crown entities. Education: Masters in Management Studies with Distinction (Waikato University) Qualifications: Fellow Chartered Accountant, Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors Key Experience: • Non-Executive Director at Accordant Group since January 2024 • Global experience in oil and gas • Led national and regional initiatives in energy and economic development

Education

Masters in Management Studies with Distinction from Waikato University

Professional Designations

Fellow Chartered AccountantChartered Member of the Institute of Directors
Iwi Roles
2

Iwi Roles

Māori Councillor - Hamilton City CouncilCurrent

Hamilton City Council

Waikato-Tainui

UnknownPresent

Deputy ChairCurrent
Ngāti Maniapoto

UnknownPresent

Cross-Sector Roles

NZX Roles(1)

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