Chris Brown

Chris joined Enterprise Angels at the beginning of 2026. He is already an active member and has begun his investment journey as an Angel Investor and DD team member. 

Based in Tauranga, Chris has a career background in the industrial sector specialising in Industrial Automation/Control and Instrumentation, holding senior management positions leading Sales and Service organisations with global giants, including Rockwell Automation, Siemens and more recently ABB. 

Being self-employed for more than seven years, Chris is focused on giving back to the community. He sits on several local governance and committee boards, including Lions Pyes Pa/Tauriko, Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga, New Zealand Shareholders Association BoP and WorkRight23, in roles including Treasurer/Secretary and Chair. He also enjoys being part of Project K – Graeme Dingle Foundation as a mentor and volunteer skipper with Sail Ability Tauranga. 

Chris has an MBA from Southern Cross University in International Business Management and is a past member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand. 

Chris has taken an active role in investing in equities since his teenage days and enjoys the excitement of being involved with young entrepreneurs as they fuel their passion and energy towards early-stage businesses. 

Chris is keen to work alongside Enterprise Angels to encourage business development and investment within the Bay of Plenty and, in his down time, enjoys family sailing (cruising), and keeler boat racing with TYPBC.