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Head of Growth

K&J Growth

I partner in leading a data-driven team to drive multifaceted growth marketing campaigns for companies around the world - we've worked with clients like TikTok, Monster Energy, Xfinity, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment and hundreds more. Our team's work has been featured in Forbes, Entreprenuer, Inc. and several other media outlets. 

Get in touch with me at kale@kjgrowth.com

Co-Founder

Rugby Bricks

Rugby Bricks is a company that is building the bricks of knowledge for players, coaches, and supporters. As a partner of Rugby Bricks, I'm leading company growth, revenue and digital acquisition of building out the Bricks Family.

Managing Director

Hakune

I'm working to produce content that helps founders and business owners get the most from their time.

Rua Bioscience 

Supporting marketing strategies for Rua in international markets.

Board Observer

Forbes Communications Council

As a member of the Forbes Communications council, I publish content on the Forbes platform and act in a position as a globally recognized leader within my industry.

Member

Influencive

I'm the most shared contributor at Influencive with having had over 500,000 views on my work alone.

Most Shared Contributor

Central Fitness Cromwell

Launch infrastructure, membership recruitment, budget management and talent acquisition and training.

Advisor

The Huffington Post

Producing high-quality content for entrepreneurs and companies.

Contributing Writer

Thrive Global

I help companies and individuals worldwide expand their businesses by growing and exploring their markets through world-class digital marketing. 

Here are some of the names we've worked with that you will recognise: 

Comcast | Universal Pictures
ByteDance | Tik Tok
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment | Digital Boost
Monster Energy
Microsoft
and many others . . .

Who do we work with?

- B2B lead gen
- Apps 
- High-volume user acquisition 
- SaaS

What do we do? 

- Organic and paid social media
- NFTs & Cryptocurrencies
- Growth marketing and market strategy
- SEM, SEO and DSP buying

A little bit about us as a company (https://apac.kjgrowth.com/): 

Our content has had over 10 M+ views, I'm the Most Shared Contributor at Influencive (one of the US's top 30 media brands), and our work has been featured in Inc., Huff Post, Entrepreneur, Forbes and much more. We've won numerous awards, from the Whakaata Māori Waitā Business and Innovation award to ranking 28th on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies.  

If you're looking for any opportunities to work with us, shoot us a message: kale@kjgrowth.com

I'm a managing director at Rugby Bricks, a company focused on bringing world-class knowledge, mindset, and skills in the professional game to amateur coaches and players. If you want to get involved or help grow the game of rugby globally, shoot us an email: contact@rugbybricks.com

Lastly, I write a weekly newsletter with my mate Rhys about business, mental models and personal growth - you can have a look here: www.hakune.co/newsletter

Kale Panoho

Ramaroa Ltd

Ramaroa exists to create opportunities for aspiring and early stage business owners.  We develop and deliver hands on and virtual business training programmes, shine a light on Maori business, and through our coaching, making connections and manaakitanga, we help people start and grow businesses that make the world a better place.

Director

PledgeMe

Supporting Kiwi business owners to create winning equity crowd funding campaigns to scale and grow and fund the things they care about with the support of their community.

Equity Crowd Fundraising Support

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Programme Developer and delivery specialist, currently acting General Manager for the Innovation and Development Group, Kaitiaki, Director and Programme Manager for the indigenous business accelerator Kōkiri, and Manager - New Ventures for Te Ahikōmako the centre for Maori Innovation and Entrepreneurship within Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

General Manager - Innovation and Developement Group (Acting Role)

Managed Ahikomako, centre for Maori innovation and entrepreneurship ran many programmes to support Maori entrepreneurs including Startup Wananga, the “pakihi” programme for over 1000 aspiring Maori entrepreneurs as well as the Kokiri kaupapa Maori business accelerator.  Collaborated with the key deliverers of support to Maori entrepreneurs around Aotearoa, and developed a strong network and community, as well as online presence aligned to this work.

Manager - New Ventures

Fonterra

DAIRYCRAFT is Fonterra's technical learning programme for Operators at it's manufacturing sites and teaches teams the 'why' behind what they do.  In this exciting 6 month secondment I worked with sites and SME's to develop training programmes for the UHT, Ethanol and Blending Modules, as well as working with the Primary ITO to ensure these programmes met the requirements to become recognised qualifications.

Development Manager - DAIRYCRAFT

Responsible for the processes at the Te Awamutu Cream Plant.  This plant makes AMF and Bulk Fritz Butter in large volumes.  In this role I was responsible for direct line management ~42 permanent staff and a number of key processes which ensure the safety of staff and quality of product.  This was a fast paced environment with a number of constantly changing aspects to coordinate for the best possible outcomes for the business.

Process Manager

In this role I enjoyed leading and coaching focused improvement, and was responsible for the development, implementation and support of Operations Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives across this large and complex manufacturing site. Managing improvement projects through to completion. Working closely with the site leadership, maintenance and operations on building leadership capability and systems around compliance, support short term problem solving and contribute to long term strategic planning. I coached mentored and influenced teams to increase capability and drive the Operations Excellence strategy forward.

Operational Excellence Process Projects Manager

Focused on a Health and Safety Project role, I lead the risk assessment of Machine Safety Guarding and Entrapment, and developed projects to bring Machines up to meet the current standards (AS4024.1). Prior to this I was focused on improving the production output from the Te Rapa Cream Cheese Factory undertaking projects and speed profiles among other tasks. I also lead the development of the Problem Solving System for Fonterra in FCS. During my time in the Butter Plant I was involved with the pilot and roll out of Standard Work.

Operational Excellence Improvement Facilitator

Coordinated the training needs and delivery for the Te Rapa Site. Worked closely with training providers and the NZITO to ensure our workforce received the required training and development both from a developmental and compliance perspective. Worked with many systems including SAP

Training Coordinator

Business Development Centre (BDC) Ltd. (Economic Development Agency)

Developed and ran a course to assist members of the general public including Work and Income clients to write business plans and prepare to gain finance to start their own enterprise. Assisted many people into their own business and provided them with business coaching for the first 6 months

Be Your Own Boss Facilitator

Coordinated Enterprise Training events for small to medium business owners in the greater Waikato. Conducted Marketing and Appointment management for one to one business coaching under the same programme. Managed and Developed the Client Database for the Enterprise Programme in Hamilton. Hosted training seminars, worked closely with the Young Enterprise Coordinator and represented the organisation at networking events.

Donovan's Chocolates Ltd

Assisted with all parts of chocolate products manufacturing, including cooking, food preparation, gift basket manufacture, wrapping easter eggs, running the production line and the high speed packaging line. Later moved to present the tourism/school/elderly group tours through the chocolate making process from the Cacao tree to your mouth

Process Operator and Tour Guide

Leader, Programme Developer and delivery specialist, passionate hype woman for business owners and the Aotearoa New Zealand Startup Community with a focus on helping increase Maori participation and success in this sector.

Also an experienced Process, People and Operational Manager with demonstrated history of working in the Dairy Industry, as well as Economic Development.  Skilled in Problem Solving, Business Planning, Coaching, Presentation delivery, Occupational Health and Safety, Project Management and developing Management Systems.

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