Keith Gell
PROJECT MANAGER
There is no greater satisfaction than seeing Māori businesses develop and grow, especially if you have had input into their success planning - working for Height provides me with this opportunity. The Māori economy is growing and will continue to do so as opportunities arise.
Core skills
Leadership, Strategic thinking, Research and Development, Operational Management, Aircraft Technician
Keith is an inspirational Leader with experience in the Defence, Māori public health, conservation and film sectors.
After 38 years in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, Keith went on to work in Māori public health at the University of Auckland as a Programme Manager for the research and development of strategies to assist Māori whānau in the prevention of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). He spent five years with the Department of Conservation as Operations Manager for the Auckland Inner Hauraki Gulf Islands and three years in the film industry working on various productions within the transport department. Keith brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to Height which will be highly valuable to our pakihi Māori businesses wishing to contract to Government.
Outside of work Keith enjoys trail bike riding and gym sessions. He is also a keen supporter of Rugby League who follows the Kiwis, Warriors, Bull Dogs and the NSW Blues.