Kul Kargil

When I left Aotearoa in the early 2000s, Trade Me was a small start-up still earning people's trust. Coming back in 2026, I'm struck by how much it's become part of everyday Kiwi life. People turn to us to find a job, a rental, a home, a car or a bargain, and that comes with a real responsibility.

Our purpose is connecting Kiwi to create the life they want and love. Everything we do starts with the people who use Trade Me and the people who work here-without them, there is no Trade Me. It's also what I'm most passionate about: building diverse, high-performing teams that create exceptional value for customers.

I joined from REA in Australia, where I spent 11 years, most recently as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer. Before that, I worked in financial services at GE Capital and in healthcare at GlaxoSmithKline, and I've led large, global teams of over 800 people, including Product, Design and Engineering. I hold a Master of Public Health from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Medical Science and Marketing from La Trobe University, and I'm a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

I also care about giving back to the communities we are fortunate to be a part of. I serve on the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Board and the Australian Red Cross Board, where I chair the Governance, People, Culture and Remuneration Committee.

Outside of work, I am a proud father of two beautiful children and husband to an incredible superwoman. They’re my engine, my perspective, and my rock. When time permits, I like hitting the open road on my reliable Harley-Davidson.