Theresa Gattung
New ZealandbusinesswomanFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Theresa Gattung is a prominent New Zealand business leader, philanthropist, and feminist advocate known for her tenure as the CEO of Telecom and her role in co-founding My Food Bag, a meal kit service that revolutionized dining in New Zealand. A vocal proponent of closing the gender pay gap, Gattung has dedicated her career to empowering women and advocating for social change. Despite facing challenges, including a personal health crisis attributed to burnout, she continues to inspire others through her philanthropic efforts, including her long-term support for the SPCA and educational initiatives for girls worldwide.
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Dame Theresa Gattung is the former Telecom New Zealand chief executive and co-founder of My Food Bag, who invested in Jenny's project.
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Dame Theresa Gattung is a notable guest at the Arts Foundation Gala.
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Theresa Gattung has built an excellent foundation in a new business and a new concept, upon which Elise Dalrymple-Keast is able to make concrete plans to further enhance the Compatico member experience.
Dame Theresa Gattung sells premium matchmaking business CompaticoNew Zealand· 2025-06-21
Dame Theresa Gattung co-founded The Gender Investment Gap initiative with Jenny Rudd.
On The Up: Bay of Plenty shines in NZ Hi-Tech Awards with five finalistsNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Has Theresa Gattung gone woo-woo? Greg Bruce meets her to find out.
22 of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories of the year so farNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
Theresa Gattung is a prominent businesswoman and feminist advocating for closing the gender pay gap in New Zealand.
Dame Theresa Gattung: Burned out and on the brink, here’s what kept her goingNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
