Our Team

Vijay Goel - Founder & Chairman

Vijay Goel is a seasoned investor and business leader with over 30 years of experience in finance, governance, and international trade.

He is the Founder and Chairman of Globestride Ventures, with a focus on cross-border investments and strategic growth opportunities. Vijay has served as Chairman of Bank of Baroda (NZ) and sits on several government and philanthropic boards in New Zealand.

He brings deep expertise in risk management, global business expansion, investment banking, sustainable investment, and regulatory oversight. A long-time resident of New Zealand, he actively fosters global partnerships, particularly between New Zealand and the rest of the world.

Kyle Mills

Kyle Mills is a former international cricketer who had the honour of captaining his country, earning recognition for his leadership and strategic mindset both on and off the field. After retiring from professional sport, Kyle transitioned into business and now leads Field Drainage Specialists as General Manager—specialising in the construction of sports fields and golf courses.

He is also a well-known media personality, currently co-hosting the "Millsy & Guy" drive show on Sport Nation. Committed to community impact, Kyle serves as a Director of the North South Trust, which channels funding back into the community.

Proudly of Ngāi Tahu descent, Kyle brings a blend of sporting excellence, business acumen, and community service to everything he does.

Nicholas Albrecht

Nicholas is the owner and director of a government relations company Massey Coates Limited. He previously headed Vector Limited’s government relations for over 14 years. Nicholas has been a member of the Eden Park Trust board since 2018 and a member of the Auckland Cricket board since 2014. He is also the chair of the Victoria Park Sports and Cultural Trust, and a Trustee of Foundation North. He holds a Master of Arts (Hons) in Political Studies from the University of Auckland and a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University.

Alex Ball

Alex is a highly experienced C-suite executive, non-executive director, and advisor with over 35 years across power infrastructure, electricity, technology, telecommunications, financial services, and professional services. He has worked with listed, private, and government-owned companies, advising owners, boards, CEOs, and CFOs on strategy, governance, and performance.

A Chartered Accountant and Chartered Member of the NZ Institute of Directors, Alex specialises in strategy development, risk management, profitability improvement, M&A, capital raising, and business process optimisation. His background as an engineer provides a strong technical foundation, complementing two decades of professional services experience in New Zealand, the UK, Australia, and Singapore.

Alex is passionate about helping organisations grow, improving profitability, and building management capabilities to deliver lasting results.