Bio
Tristan is a dynamic self-made high net worth entrepreneur and philanthropist boasting an imposing portfolio across a broad spectrum of sectors such as Legal, Pharma, Government, FMCG, and Tech.
With an impressive track record of successful ventures, Tristan has solidified his place among distinguished business leaders globally. His outstanding academic credentials in Law, Accounting, Criminal Profiling, and Policing served as a springboard for a career laden with accomplishments.
In the realm of corporate and governmental fraud investigations, Tristan’s expertise is second to none. He has built an unassailable reputation for skillfully unraveling the most intricate white-collar and cybercrimes, thus receiving international recognition. At the pinnacle of his career, Tristan, at 40, shifted gears to follow his true passion: Philanthropreneurship, championing the delicate blend of business profitability with social sustainability.
Tristan's strategic brilliance was exemplified when he was invited to join Ethique in 2015. Tasked with strategy development, change management, and mentoring a young CEO and their senior leadership team, Tristan spearheaded a transformation that saw Ethique metamorphose from a financially shaky start-up to a globally recognized brand with a staggering $100m annual turnover. His strategic acumen during the 2020 sale process was applauded universally, resulting in high returns for investors.
2020 marked another milestone in his career when he was inducted into the board of Bumble and Bumble Capital, an eminent US-based private equity firm. In tandem, he co-founded Insprie with Brianne West, a business accelerator fund, injecting over $30m in capital. Going beyond traditional financier roles, Insprie acts as partners, mentors, and growth catalysts for brands, providing not just vital capital, but also access to a network of industry experts and a reservoir of managerial acumen.
Tristan's entrepreneurial pursuits are balanced with a deep-seated passion for philanthropy. His impactful community and business contributions have garnered numerous awards, including being recognised as a semi-finalist for New Zealander of the Year.
His compassion extends to volunteering commitments. Tristan has served as an Ambulance Officer for St John Ambulance, a Senior Station Officer for the New Zealand Fire Service, and has held an Honorary Fisheries Officer warrant since 2014. He also possesses a Top Secret National Security Clearance, a testament to his integrity
Tristan's public relations are managed by 5WPR in the US and Impact PR in NZ
