Interview with Ali Boswijk, Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce
Hosted by Jodie Kuntzsch, Mission Zero
The Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit membership organisation that has been supporting businesses and commercial activity in the Nelson Tasman region since 1858.
Currently servicing around 500 members, the Chamber’s key purpose is to help create the best commercial environment for business success. Its work includes identifying key issues, like climate change, that affect business in the region and advocating for positive progress.
Ali Boswijk has been Chief Executive of the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce since February 2019.
Prior to that she spent over six years with World of WearableArt as Head of International Projects and Business Development. She was a councillor on Nelson City Council and Deputy Mayor from 2010 – 2013. Prior to moving to New Zealand from England, she worked in the commercial television production department for London-based news agency APTN.
Ali has extensive experience in corporate communications and PR. She is also a trustee on the Nelson Arts Festival Trust and loves living in Nelson.