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Mike Marr was born in Pukekohe and is a New Zealand entrepreneur.
Over 25 years Mike has led ten successful start-up companies and completed 17 acquisitions.
TPT Group https://www.tptgroup.co.nz/ comprises companies in the electronic security, data communications, information technology, security monitoring, innovation and artificial intelligence, rental vehicle, finance, and commercial property sectors.
He started off his career as a young electrical apprentice and holds qualifications in electrical trade, electrotechnology, an Advanced Dip. Business, Dip. Management, Dip. Integrated Risk Management and a Dip. Project Management.
In 2020, Mike was acknowledged as a Blake Leader Awardee. This prestigious award recognises inspirational New Zealanders whose leadership style has delivered high-impact results and contributed to a more sustainable future for Aotearoa.
2017, he was one of two Global recipients of the Beta Gamma Sigma Medallion of Entrepreneurship (the first recipient to be awarded the Global honour outside of the USA). The Medallion for Entrepreneurship is awarded to noteworthy Global business people who combine innovative business achievement with service to humanity. In 2014, he was a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for NZ.
Current board roles include being the Chair of The Runway Foundation and Innovation Franklin. Previous external governance roles have included Deputy Chair of electricity lines company Waipa Networks, an elected trustee of Counties Energy Trust, the owner of electricity lines company Counties Energy, a member of the AUT University Business School Advisory Board, Chair of Rhema Media, and an Independent Director of Eqalis Pharmaceuticals.
Mike and Terese founded The Runway Foundation https://www.therunwayfoundation.org.nz/ in 2015, a registered NZ Charitable Trust providing support for families experiencing the challenge of ADHD but also to support the wider community. He is a strong believer in giving back to the community and supports several charities and community initiatives including Lifewise, Community Food Banks and Crisis Funds.
He is also the founder of Innovation Frankin https://www.innovationfranklin.org.nz/, a charity determined position Franklin and New Zealand for the future.
He is a Pukekohe High School old boy and is a supporter of many community initiatives.
Mike Marr was born in Pukekohe and is a New Zealand entrepreneur.
Over 25 years Mike has led ten successful start-up companies and completed 17 acquisitions.
TPT Group https://www.tptgroup.co.nz/ comprises companies in the electronic security, data communications, information technology, security monitoring, innovation and artificial intelligence, rental vehicle, finance, and commercial property sectors.
He started off his career as a young electrical apprentice and holds qualifications in electrical trade, electrotechnology, an Advanced Dip. Business, Dip. Management, Dip. Integrated Risk Management and a Dip. Project Management.
In 2020, Mike was acknowledged as a Blake Leader Awardee. This prestigious award recognises inspirational New Zealanders whose leadership style has delivered high-impact results and contributed to a more sustainable future for Aotearoa.
2017, he was one of two Global recipients of the Beta Gamma Sigma Medallion of Entrepreneurship (the first recipient to be awarded the Global honour outside of the USA). The Medallion for Entrepreneurship is awarded to noteworthy Global business people who combine innovative business achievement with service to humanity. In 2014, he was a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for NZ.
Current board roles include being the Chair of The Runway Foundation and Innovation Franklin. Previous external governance roles have included Deputy Chair of electricity lines company Waipa Networks, an elected trustee of Counties Energy Trust, the owner of electricity lines company Counties Energy, a member of the AUT University Business School Advisory Board, Chair of Rhema Media, and an Independent Director of Eqalis Pharmaceuticals.
Mike and Terese founded The Runway Foundation https://www.therunwayfoundation.org.nz/ in 2015, a registered NZ Charitable Trust providing support for families experiencing the challenge of ADHD but also to support the wider community. He is a strong believer in giving back to the community and supports several charities and community initiatives including Lifewise, Community Food Banks and Crisis Funds.
He is also the founder of Innovation Frankin https://www.innovationfranklin.org.nz/, a charity determined position Franklin and New Zealand for the future.
He is a Pukekohe High School old boy and is a supporter of many community initiatives.
