At STILL, our team is united by a shared vision to create lasting benefits for Aotearoa, New Zealand. We bring together leaders with diverse backgrounds and exceptional expertise across industries, from art and culture to business and community impact. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to excellence, each team member contributes to our mission of building 100 enduring businesses and projects that inspire, innovate, and positively shape the future.
Hideaki is the CEO and founder of STILL. He is also a director for many of the STILL 100 companies.
Paul is the general manager at STILL. He is responsible for the STILL 100 programme growth — which will acquire, start or support 100 companies, projects or non-profit activities in our country over the next decade.
Sam is the Projects Director for STILL. He is responsible for managing STILL's internal projects, startups and ideas that contribute to the STILL 100.
Yoshi leads asset management at STILL. Inspired by “Public Interest Capitalism” and the “Naoshima Method,” he focuses on how diverse cultural values can be sustained economically to enrich daily life.
Jinny is the finance director at STILL, responsible for managing its finances and working with STILL 100 companies to help them grow.
Miki is the Investment Manager at STILL. She has worked in finance and legal industries both in Japan and New Zealand for more than 15 years.
A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience across various industries, Louise thrives on transforming businesses for financial sustainability and growth.
Kelvin is the creative director at STILL, and founder and creative director of DayMonthYear studio. Kelvin works at the intersection of art and visual culture, graphic design, brand ideation and brand strategy.
Micah is the CEO of Kings Plant Barn, a beloved business with 30 years of proud history, bringing plants to life for Tāmaki Makaurau and its communities.
Angela is an executive director of Consult Recruitment and director to Kings Plant Barn. She is an accountant by qualification and a recruiter by nature.
Jim is the managing director of Shape that is shaping the future of New Zealand's resilient energy infrastructure.
Jay is the General Manager of STILL's Award-winning boutique lodge, Hulbert House in the heart of Queenstown.
Meg Williams is the CEO of World of WearableArt, an annual live theatrical spectacle that showcases extraordinary works of wearable art from the world’s best designers.
Gwynn is the general manager of No More Boring, a company helping transform the ‘unfinished’ office space into an asset that engages and creates a sense of belonging for all.
Henry Oliver has been the editor of Metro since 2019. When the magazine was sold in 2020 during the pandemic, Henry helped bring the magazine back to life in a rejuvenated format before its acquisition by STILL in 2023.
Scott is the CEO of Humphreys landscaping, an authentic family business renowned for crafting and maintaining beautiful high quality gardens, lawns and pools for decades.
Elliot is the general manager of National Candles: New Zealand’s longest running candle manufacturer.