Julia Arnott-Neenee
CEO & Co-Founder at Fibre Fale- Claim this Profile
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Diana Short
Julia stands out in the crowd, because she is alive with wonder and she exudes a joyful radiance. Julia stands out in the crowd because she is smart and funny and humane and willing to do the drudge work and the fancy work all with the same gusto. While we worked together at HP I could count on Julia to bring up the energy in the meeting, to find the solution(s) with more winners, to have for sure the best clothes and nails and attitude. At HP, they seem to want people with Julia's abilities: to lead, to challenge, to work hard- and sometimes those same abilities are challenging for some people to actually handle. Thinking and changing takes a lot of guts and takes a lot of time. Julia is an iconoclast. She has a wonderful future before her and I am delighted that she is using her strengths to build the world she wants to share with others. Shine on, you crazy diamond.
Lotanna Nwose
Julia helped my group with aligning our strategy for financial inclusion in emerging markets for a product we were building around financial identity for the underserved groups in Africa. She was really insightful and had so much passion about social impact.
Diana Short
Julia stands out in the crowd, because she is alive with wonder and she exudes a joyful radiance. Julia stands out in the crowd because she is smart and funny and humane and willing to do the drudge work and the fancy work all with the same gusto. While we worked together at HP I could count on Julia to bring up the energy in the meeting, to find the solution(s) with more winners, to have for sure the best clothes and nails and attitude. At HP, they seem to want people with Julia's abilities: to lead, to challenge, to work hard- and sometimes those same abilities are challenging for some people to actually handle. Thinking and changing takes a lot of guts and takes a lot of time. Julia is an iconoclast. She has a wonderful future before her and I am delighted that she is using her strengths to build the world she wants to share with others. Shine on, you crazy diamond.
Lotanna Nwose
Julia helped my group with aligning our strategy for financial inclusion in emerging markets for a product we were building around financial identity for the underserved groups in Africa. She was really insightful and had so much passion about social impact.
Diana Short
Julia stands out in the crowd, because she is alive with wonder and she exudes a joyful radiance. Julia stands out in the crowd because she is smart and funny and humane and willing to do the drudge work and the fancy work all with the same gusto. While we worked together at HP I could count on Julia to bring up the energy in the meeting, to find the solution(s) with more winners, to have for sure the best clothes and nails and attitude. At HP, they seem to want people with Julia's abilities: to lead, to challenge, to work hard- and sometimes those same abilities are challenging for some people to actually handle. Thinking and changing takes a lot of guts and takes a lot of time. Julia is an iconoclast. She has a wonderful future before her and I am delighted that she is using her strengths to build the world she wants to share with others. Shine on, you crazy diamond.
Lotanna Nwose
Julia helped my group with aligning our strategy for financial inclusion in emerging markets for a product we were building around financial identity for the underserved groups in Africa. She was really insightful and had so much passion about social impact.
Diana Short
Julia stands out in the crowd, because she is alive with wonder and she exudes a joyful radiance. Julia stands out in the crowd because she is smart and funny and humane and willing to do the drudge work and the fancy work all with the same gusto. While we worked together at HP I could count on Julia to bring up the energy in the meeting, to find the solution(s) with more winners, to have for sure the best clothes and nails and attitude. At HP, they seem to want people with Julia's abilities: to lead, to challenge, to work hard- and sometimes those same abilities are challenging for some people to actually handle. Thinking and changing takes a lot of guts and takes a lot of time. Julia is an iconoclast. She has a wonderful future before her and I am delighted that she is using her strengths to build the world she wants to share with others. Shine on, you crazy diamond.
Lotanna Nwose
Julia helped my group with aligning our strategy for financial inclusion in emerging markets for a product we were building around financial identity for the underserved groups in Africa. She was really insightful and had so much passion about social impact.
Credentials
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Member
Institute of Directors in New ZealandJan, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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FIBRE FALE
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO & Co-Founder
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Feb 2020 - Present
Fibre Fale is a purpose-led organisation that exists to create pathways for Pacific people to embark into tech through education, facilitation and advocacy. We are building an ecosystem that fosters the next generation of transformative Pasefika tech leaders in Aotearoa, Our mission is that Pacific People have digital equity, are confident pursuing pathways in digital technologies, and see themselves as future creators. Co-founded by Julia Arnott-Neenee and Nu'uali'i Eteroa Lafaele, young Pacific leaders committed to seeing Pacific people to journey from consumers to creators and controllers in the tech sector. Note: Fibre Fale is a rebranding and next evolution of PeopleForPeople which started in February 2020 and incorporated in April 2020. www.fibrefale.com Show less
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Callaghan Innovation
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New Zealand
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Research Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Ārohia Innovation Trailblazer Grant Evaluation Panel Member
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Oct 2023 - Present
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The University of Auckland
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Council Member
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Independent Director
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Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
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Department of Internal Affairs (NZ)
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New Zealand
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Government Relations Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand - Council Member
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Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
Only Pacific representative. Purpose is to advise the government on how to maximise the societal benefits of digital and data-driven technologies to increase equality and inclusivity, wellbeing and community resilience. As an independent group, our role is to act as a bridge and connector between the government, the technology industry and communities across New Zealand. https://digitalcouncil.govt.nz/advice/reports/addressing-the-digital-divide/ Only Pacific representative. Purpose is to advise the government on how to maximise the societal benefits of digital and data-driven technologies to increase equality and inclusivity, wellbeing and community resilience. As an independent group, our role is to act as a bridge and connector between the government, the technology industry and communities across New Zealand. https://digitalcouncil.govt.nz/advice/reports/addressing-the-digital-divide/
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Emerge Aotearoa Group
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New Zealand
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Mental Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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National Manager Transformation
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
Led a group of business development and project managers to establish and activate a Transformation department and new practice to evolve and future proof how Emerge Aotearoa does business to ensure we are truly meeting community needs. Led a group of business development and project managers to establish and activate a Transformation department and new practice to evolve and future proof how Emerge Aotearoa does business to ensure we are truly meeting community needs.
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World Economic Forum
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Member of Global Future Council on AI and Humanity
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Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
The Global Future Council on Artificial Intelligence for Humanity is a diverse group comprising experts from business, civil society, academia and government. The council will develop policy and governance solutions to promote greater inclusion of underserved communities in the AI development and governance ecosystem.https://www.weforum.org/communities/gfc-on-artificial-intelligence-for-humanity
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Global Shaper
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
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Leadership New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mana Moana Leadership Programme Participant
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Mar 2021 - Dec 2021
The Mana Moana Experience is an integrated leadership programme for Pasifika leaders. The Mana Moana Experience is an integrated leadership programme for Pasifika leaders.
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NEXT Foundation
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New Zealand
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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NEXT Foundation Fellow
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
Awarded NEXT Foundation Fellowship for Digital Empowerment with Social Enterprise PeopleForPeople. Awarded NEXT Foundation Fellowship for Digital Empowerment with Social Enterprise PeopleForPeople.
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The Spinoff
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New Zealand
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Strategy & Insights
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Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
Position sat across The Spinoff Group - specifically servicing Daylight Creative, a full-service content studio. Position sat across The Spinoff Group - specifically servicing Daylight Creative, a full-service content studio.
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Strategist | Insights Specialist
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Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
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HP
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Social Strategy Lead (USA)
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
In this role as Global Social Insights and Strategy Lead, I will be overseeing and driving our Digital Intelligence practice using the SMMS tool Sprinklr across HP at Global and Local levels. Using Sprinklr's AI based Modern Research capability, we have built an in-house Digital Intelligence capability. DI is the ability to transform digital data into real-time, actionable, customer-centric insights. My focus is to champion and demonstrate the impact of Digital Intelligence, first collaborating with Marketing and Insight teams, with a greater vision to broaden the scope of functions supported over time. My brief includes strategically:- Working with AI (Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Visual Processing) to turn data into actionable Insights.- Understand conversations surrounding brand campaigns to leverage learnings for strategy adjustments (content, messaging, channels).- Local Market Listening to identify cultural insights, optimization opportunities, reporting on local KPIs as well as identification of Influencers, Advocates or potental Brand partners. -Track Brand/Campaign Events, tracking experience data, proactive engagement and risk mitigation.-Vet campaign ideas, using digital intelligence to explore unvarnished consumer behaviour on particular topics related to the campaign idea. -Identify emerging trends and understand competitive efforts, content performance, and resulting customer conversations to learn from mistakes and capitalize on opportunities Show less
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Product Insights Manager - Worldwide Commercial Personal Systems (USA)
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Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
As a Worldwide Insights Manager my focus is to be the voice of the consumer within Personal Systems. Using Human Insights to solve complex business issues - providing direction, strategic recommendations, and new knowledge across business-functions. - Overseeing global market research projects - Presenting and effectively storytelling Insights to the orginization and partners- Liasing with cross-functionally to identify specific business problems and ideas- Cultural deep dives and future-trend project to enhance business intelligence- Generation of actionable insights and business recommendationsAdditionally as part of my time at HP I have been contributing towards developing culture internally with my organization. I founded an internal video podcast series called The Reach Out - I interview teammates across the world to share their stories, drive internal communication, and build employee engagement. Show less
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Strategic Planner - Country Insights Manager (United Kingdom & Ireland)
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2018
Strategic Planner newly titled to Country Insights Manager for United Kingdom. Working at the intersections between Marketing and Insights - Client and Agency. My role was to crystalise marketing insights, collaborate with our agencies along with the country marketing and the business unit to help create communication and marketing approaches that will help build a consistent creative platform and deliver business results.
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66south
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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Strategy & Research (Healthcare & BioTech)
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Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
Strategic Planner and Researcher at 66South - an entity of the Ward6 Asia Group. Lead Strategic Planner across HealthCare and BioTech companies. Strategic Planner and Researcher at 66South - an entity of the Ward6 Asia Group. Lead Strategic Planner across HealthCare and BioTech companies.
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GALKAL
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Australia
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Qualitative Researcher (Healthcare & BioTech)
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Dec 2015 - Mar 2017
Strategic Qualitative Health Researcher for local & global clients across Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, FMCG Health and Wellness brands. Strategic Qualitative Health Researcher for local & global clients across Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, FMCG Health and Wellness brands.
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Colenso BBDO
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New Zealand
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Strategic Planning Assistant (FMCG)
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Feb 2015 - Nov 2015
Sole graduate in the Planning department at international award winning advertising agency Colenso BBDO. Experience utilizing skills in analytics, research, brand strategy and marketing communications to create novel, effective results for a range of clients supporting the core Planning team. Sole graduate in the Planning department at international award winning advertising agency Colenso BBDO. Experience utilizing skills in analytics, research, brand strategy and marketing communications to create novel, effective results for a range of clients supporting the core Planning team.
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Clemenger Careers Australia & New Zealand
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student
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Jan 2015 - Nov 2015
First ever graduate in Australasia to be selected for Strategic Planning. First ever graduate in Australasia to be selected for Strategic Planning.
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Education
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2013 - 2014
University of Canterbury
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing, Media and Communications -
2013 - 2014
University of Canterbury
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government -
2022 - 2022
The UnSchool of Disruptive Design
Disruptive Design Method Practitioner Certification, Transformation, Innovation & Design -
2020 - 2020
Tech Futures Lab
Product Management
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