Paul O'Leary is the founder and director of Pursuit PR, with nearly two decades of experience in corporate communications and B2B public relations. He has developed and led communications strategies for some of New Zealand's most prominent technology companies as well as global brands including Meta, IBM, Arup, Fitbit and Lime.

Paul specialises in helping technology companies — from start-ups and scale ups to established international businesses — build credibility with media, investors and industry audiences. His sector experience spans AI, fintech, insurtech, clean tech, cyber security and SaaS, across New Zealand and Australia.

He is an experienced media trainer, having prepared executives and spokespeople across both countries to engage journalists on complex business and technical topics. Paul also leads InsurTechNZ, one of New Zealand's most active technology sector communities, building its profile among insurance and insurtech leaders locally and internationally.

Paul is an Accredited member (APR) of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand and serves as a judge of the annual PRINZ Awards.