Jenni Powell - Both Brains
“I spent a decade in Queenstown’s tourism industry, but when I transitioned into tech, I realised I didn’t have a network here - I had to build one,” says Jenni Powell, General Manager of Both Brains for over four years.
That realisation sparked a movement. In the past year, Jenni launched Queenstown Women in Tech, a self-funded, self-promoted network that now connects over 200 women across the region. “You can’t be what you can’t see, so we’ve created a welcoming space where women can show up as themselves, share knowledge and grow together,” she says.
The group’s first birthday was celebrated this May with a sold-out event featuring panels on personal branding, financial wellbeing and career growth.
Last year Jenni introduced TechWomen Mentoring Circles to Queenstown - the first time the national programme has reached the region. “Mentorship shouldn’t be a luxury,” she says. “It’s a lifeline, especially in industries where women are still underrepresented.”
At Both Brains, Jenni leads with the same values she brings to the community: trust, clarity and connection. “We don’t just want to live and work here - we want to create a community,” she says. “We take the pain points out of tech, so businesses can focus on what they do best. We’re not just an IT provider - we’re a trusted partner and incredibly proud that in 12 years we have never lost a managed service client. It’s actually more than the technical solution, it’s about the relationships we build.”
A three-time finalist in the Women in ICT Awards, Jenni is also a business mentor for Business Mentors New Zealand, a diversity advocate, and a believer in lifting others as she climbs. “I’m not here to be the only one in the room,” she adds. “I’m here to open the door for others.”
Why outsource your IT to Both Brains?
- We simplify tech - so you can focus on what you do best
- We’re your partner - not just a provider
- Locally led - based in Queenstown, with deep roots in the community
- End-to-end support - from IT strategy to day-to-day troubleshooting
- Clarity first - no jargon, just honest advice and clear solutions
- Built for growth - scalable systems that evolve with your business
- Human-first tech - we listen, we care, and we tailor solutions to fit
15/70 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
jenni@bothbrains.com | 021 993 373
