As CMO and Operating Partner at GD1, Heather is working with GD1 portfolio companies to supercharge growth, and is leading both marketing and ESG initiatives. She is a growth-oriented leader passionate about world-changing technologies and scaling impact. Heather has worked for nearly two decades in corporate communications, product marketing, sales, demand generation, sustainability/ESG, and executive GTM leadership roles in Silicon Valley start-ups and multinational companies.

Heather's been a founder and knows what it's like to take an idea to scale. In addition to tech, she’s most passionate about mindful leadership, scuba diving, wine and cheese, and her Whānau.

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At GD1, Heather lives out her love for invigorating and inspiring founders and teams, guiding them around growth and impact and building purpose-driven brands.


“What really lights me up is catalysing the fire within others - companies, organisations and people - in order to fuel conscious growth and impact. I have deep empathy for those building companies and products."