Meet Rachel Petero

Meet Rachel Petero Rachel Petero (Ko Waikato Te Iwi – Ngāti Tamaoho, Ngāti Whawhakia, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Tahinga) Rachel is a multifaceted Indigenous leader, entrepreneur, governor and author dedicated to advancing Indigenous Women's intergenerational wealth and well-being aspirations. Her business Rise Global is on a mission to help Indigenous Women rise through the decolonising and indigenising of learning and development pathways.  Her leadership and coaching programmes are internationally recognised and award winning. In February 2024 she launched IWI Indigenous Women in Industry in Aotearoa. iWI unites a global network of industry leaders for a stronger global economy, people and planet. Canada will host IWI in 2026, Australia in 2028, USA in 2030. Rachel serves as co-chair of Te Ohu Whai Ao Trust, trustee of Ngāti Tamaoho Settlement Trust, UNICEF Aotearoa New Zealand, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation.and director of Te Rau o Te Korimako. Rachel continues to support Otara Bluelight Committee and Te Huringa o te Tai o ngā Wāhine programme since 2016. Together with her husband John, she invests in business and property development, aiming to leave a legacy for their six nieces and nephews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.