Rene de Monchy

● Chief executive, Tourism New Zealand

● Moved to NZ when he was 8 because his parents were looking for more space and freedom

● Attended Rosehill College in Papakura, where he met his future wife, Kirsten

● Lives in Sandringham

● The couple have three children aged 12 to 17

● Favourite NZ holiday spot? That’s a tricky one for the boss of an agency promoting the whole country. Had a great holiday in April in Queenstown and Central Otago, but loves the Coromandel beaches with friends.