Lewis has a diverse background in sales, real estate, marketing, and international trade. With Thai, New Zealand, and British heritage, he has a natural appreciation for cross-cultural connections and global business dynamics.

He was appointed Partner of Eastern Bridge Global Trade, where he helped guide the company’s transition from an established trade facilitator, handling over $250 million in trade and investment since 2015, into a full-service agency specialising in Asia market entry, sales, and distribution in 2023. His focus has been on building meaningful trade relationships and opening new opportunities for New Zealand businesses across Asia.

In commercial real estate, he worked with NAI Harcourts before becoming a founding partner at Gollins Commercial in Hawke’s Bay, where he brokered over 25 deals in his final year.

Before real estate, he led one of Hawke’s Bay’s first social media marketing agencies, Verel, which supported both early-stage and established businesses across the region. During this time, he was involved in launching Hawke’s Bay’s first angel investment fund, later acquired by Ice House Ventures. He also provided marketing advisory support to early-stage and growth-focused businesses, developing relationships that continue to hold value today.

He has appeared on TV3’s AM Show and remains passionate about mentoring and supporting business growth and innovation.