A change of guard for COIN South.
COIN South, Southland’s startup and innovation network, is excited to announce the appointment of Cathy Peters as its new General Manager. Cathy joined COIN South in 2022 as maternity leave cover for Louise Evans, and has now accepted the position of General Manager to continue the vision of growing innovation in the region.
Cathy Peters brings a wealth of experience to COIN South. She is a collaborative and strategic thinker who is passionate about ensuring that entrepreneurs have all the support they need to turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses and contributing to the growth and development of Southland's economy.
“It’s an honour to be appointed as General Manager of COIN South and to have the opportunity to lead this exceptional organisation," said Cathy Peters. "I am excited to continue on from Louise’s amazing work and build on the strong foundations with the COIN South team, the community, and our partners to further develop Southland as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship."
Prue Halstead, the former establishment programme manager of COIN South, expressed her gratitude for Louise's contributions to COIN South over the last three and a half years.
"Louise has worked extraordinarily hard to bring the vision of COIN South to life, with a global pandemic and multiple lockdowns thrown in the mix. To see where COIN is now, nearly four years down the track and how COIN is woven into the fabric of our community is an incredible legacy for our region.”
Neil McAra, Chair of COIN South, also expressed his appreciation for Louise's contributions to the organisation, "On behalf of the COIN South board, we’d like to thank Louise for her commitment and drive to support founders and small businesses to grow. For the next chapter of COIN South we’re confident that under Cathy's leadership, COIN South will continue to evolve and thrive.”
As Louise changes guard for the final time she acknowledges the remarkable people she has met in her time at COIN South.
“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside some of Southland's most interesting innovators, founders, and ideas people during my time at COIN South. Thank you for being bold, taking risks and letting me challenge all of your thinking. It is your mahi that has inspired me to take the leap, and leave COIN‘s future up to the stellar team there. Also, please can I book an activator session?”
Cathy Peters, COIN South;’s new General Manager.