About Andrew Bell

Born and raised on the east coast of South Africa, Andrew immigrated to New Zealand with his family in 1996. The early part of his career was as a church minister where he honed his skills in community development both internationally and locally. During this time, Andrew developed his skills further by completing a Masters degree at the University of Otago. In the years since, Andrew has completed multiple tertiary qualifications at prestigious universities around the globe and enjoyed a rewarding tenure as Executive Director of The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ.
"New Zealand has been a fantastic adventure with my two children, Casey and Nathan, excelling at school, university, and sport. My wife Angela is a specialist teacher of students with learning differences and is the Deputy Principal of Te Kura o Puhinui Warkworth School. We enjoy travel and walking, friends, and good food. I also enjoy spending time with my grandson Lucas"

Experience

Mission Integration | Mercy Hospice Auckland
Andrew provided leadership, mentoring and coaching, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and the Board to achieve the strategic objectives of the organisation. Andrew's work involved realigning the mission and values of the organisation. Andrew also acted as Executive Lead during a leadership transition.
Executive Director | The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ
A For-Purpose organisation largely funded by the New Zealand and Australian governments, Andrew was employed to lead the delivery of the initial three-year NZ$17.3M contract to take the Pacific Regional Blindness Prevention Programme to scale. The Foundation works in the Pacific region where it provides post-graduate training for doctors and nurses.
Andrew provided strong leadership in strategy development and planning, innovative thinking and problem-solving, finding pragmatic solutions to complex challenges. Maintaining strategic partnerships with governments, international agencies and Universities were critical for success.
High quality programme impact monitoring and reporting alongside accurate financial performance reporting to the Board, external agencies and sponsors resulted in the programme continuing to enjoy sustained and generous donor support over a number of years. This has enabled The Foundation to undertake several ambitious infrastructure developments across the region under Andrew's leadership. These include the Pacific Eye Institute and mobile eye clinic in Fiji; the National Eye Centre in Timor-Leste; the eye clinics at Kimbe General Hospital and Modilon Hospital, Papua New Guinea; the world-class Regional Eye Centre in Honiara, Solomon Islands and the National Eye Centre in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Global Mission Director

Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa

New Zealand

Employed to reestablish the international office, Andrew successfully reignited the existing, and established new international partnerships in 13 countries. He persuasively communicated the value of the projects across New Zealand, building a sustainable income stream from individuals and congregations. Andrew concurrently led the development of a range of local community service projects in Otahuhu, Auckland.

Senior Chaplain

Saint Kentigern

A smart career move establishing his professional profile amongst some of Auckland’s most influential families. Andrew gained invaluable experience working in one of New Zealand's premier educational environments. He was also a championship winning rugby coach.

South Africa

Having completed semenarian training, Andrew commenced post-graduate studies in Missiology and led the Zululand Mission for 2.5 years in rural South Africa. During this time, he developed the John Wesley School in Eshowe.

Vision Excellence Awards

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness In recognition of his achievements as a leader of transformation of the provision of eye care in the Pacific region, Andrew received a Vision Excellence Award in 2020. "Andrew contributed significantly to improving eye care across the Pacific through his passionate, driven and inspiring leadership and just as the legendary Kiwi eye doctor, the late Professor Fred Hollows did, he achieved the impossible." – Read more on the Vision Excellence Awards website

Education

  • 6th World Parkinson Congress – Barcelona
  • Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management – Harvard Business School, USA
  • Unite for Sight, Global Health & Innovation Conference – Yale University, USA
  • Leadership for Strategic Success – Mount Elisa, University of Melbourne Business School
  • Master of Ministry – University of Otago (Distinction)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education – University of Auckland
  • Honours Bachelor of Theology – University of South Africa
  • Bachelor of Social Science – University of KwaZulu-Natal

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