Amy-Kelly, also affectionately referred to as AK, has over 13 years of financial, tax and international super-yacht management experience. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce & Administration and is an Associate Chartered Accountant (2008).
Amy-Kelly worked for KPMG, PWC and practiced as an Evasion Tax Auditor for New Zealand’s Inland Revenue Department. She spent over seven years aboard super-yachts, in charge of the smooth running of administration and taking full ownership of all fiscal matters. AK knows no boundaries when it comes to work-life commitment. She managed a private island in the Bahamas, commissioned a new build super-yacht (EUR 380M) and pulled out all the stops for client charters. Amy-Kelly has travelled to 74 countries and lived in the Mediterranean, Monaco, Caribbean and the Hamptons. She brings solid international business experience and high-end standards to her hometown of Tairāwhiti Gisborne.
Amy-Kelly has a long-standing passion for sport. She has competed in three ITU World Triathlon Championships, one World Cup Women’s Road Cycling tour and has represented New Zealand in Rowing.
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