Ivan Tava is the Trustee Chairman of the Pacific Data Sovereignty Expert Advisory Group.
Having leadership and team management capabilities at a national and regional level, Ivan has significant expertise in leading, coordinating, and prioritising to achieve goals. His qualifications, professional experience and unique skills reflect robust knowledge of biculturalism in Aotearoa and continuing commitment to Pasifika Education and communities.
His proven understanding of the political environment and strategic implications on the project and programme implementation; has enabled and established responsive work plans. Furthermore, his extensive networks and is a well-respected member of the public sector with particularly strong relationships and credibility within the Māori and Pasifika communities throughout New Zealand have been beneficial
