Diana Loughnan
New ZealandofficialFemale5.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Diana Loughnan is the head of innovation and business capability at MBIE, overseeing the management of loans issued to start-ups, including those affected by the liquidation of companies like Ambit AI.
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Diana Loughnan is the MBIE head of innovation and business capability who provided information about the loan process.
Timothy Bolot at large for 3 years as MSD chases Covid wage subsidy prosecutions, $18m in debt nationallyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-11
New Zealand· 2026-08-11
Diana Loughnan, MBIE head of innovation and business capability, commented on the ministry's claims regarding Bolot.
Company director faces 17 fraud charges, said to owe money from Covid subsidy, tax and Callaghan InnovationThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-07
New Zealand· 2026-08-07
MBIE head of innovation and business capability Diana Loughnan said that since taking over responsibility from Callaghan Innovation, MBIE has a clearer view and is strengthening how the remaining loans are managed.
Callaghan Innovation loan losses mount as MBIE takes tougher lineThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-16
New Zealand· 2026-07-16
Diana Loughnan is the head of innovation and business capability at MBIE.
Auckland AI firm in liquidation after defaulting on $500k Callaghan loan – Tech InsiderThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-21
New Zealand· 2026-06-21
