Theresa Gattung is one of New Zealand’s most successful business people.

She made waves in 1999 becoming CEO of then Telecom at just 37 years old.

After leaving Telecom she has started several immensely successful businesses, been a board member on some of world largest organisations, and been involved with a number of not-for-profit and philanthropic interests.

Among her many accolades she was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and philanthropy in 2015, has been inducted into the RNZSPCA and New Zealand Business Hall of fame, and been named as one of the most powerful women in the world by Forbes magazine.  

Her latest venture Compatico, a premium match maker service, has created a lot of buzz already.

It’s was a great privilege to welcome Theresa Gattung on for Six and a Song.

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