Andrea Blair
She/Her
Director; Board Member; 2023 WE Empower Award Winner
Upflow; Global Women
Andy is the Director of Business and Innovation and Co-founder of Upflow, a geothermal innovation company that builds expert teams providing intelligent solutions to global industry.
The nexus between science, business and community is where her expertise sits. She has a deep understanding of the drivers relating to the business of science, and a proven ability to turn scientific ideas into economic and societal gains. Co-founder (2013) of Women in Geothermal, 3500 members (30% male) in 86 countries, a global movement for the empowerment of women.
Immediate Past President of the International Geothermal Association (Netherlands); current Board Member for Global Women; one of five global winners of United Nations WE Empower Award 2023; Forbes magazine’s "5 Female Founders Leading The Charge For A Sustainable Future" (May 2024); and, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the geothermal industry and to women (Kings Honours 2024).
SESSIONS
Day 2
1:20
Investing in Yourself to Foster Gender Equity
Hear how women can break down psychological barriers to investing and believing in their brand. Be inspired to maximise your financial security and independence through building on opportunities to bridge the gap. This discussion focuses on paving the way for gender equity, creating safe and inclusive spaces for women to learn, grow and be economically empowered.
Moderator: Andrea Blair, Director, Upflow; Board Member, Global Women; 2023 WE Empower Award Winner
Rowena Davenport, Director, New Zealand Rugby
Te Kahukura Boynton, Founder and Director, Māori Millionaire