Jason lives and works in Wanaka, but regularly travels around New Zealand to spend time with clients and their business.

ABOUT IN THE BLACK (ITB)

ITB's Principal is Jason Watkins and he lives in Wanaka with his family.

He has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree and has also completed a B.Sc and M.Sc (Hons).

Jason has over 20 years business experience working in banking, education, healthcare, science and technology, tourism and sports management roles. The bulk of Jason's roles have focused on sales/marketing and management and he has been General Manager or CEO of enterprises in the sports, tourism, science and technology and education sectors.

Jason has also tutored Marketing and Management at the University of Canterbury.

Jason has a diverse consulting experience ranging from managing projects for the former NZ Small Exporter of the Year, Foot Science International, advising Frontiers Abroad (Boutique study abroad firm) and consulting to SportNZ (Government Sports Agency). Jason will work closely with like minded individuals and firms to supplement his core skills, should a project require expertise from other specialists.

As Principal Consultant Jason has a straight forward approach to business consulting and operates by three key principles;

1. Consulting is about PROVIDING and IMPLEMENTING solutions that are practical and are designed specifically for the client

2. Being a consultant is about providing expertise, innovation and exceptional customised solutions - it's not all just about writing reports

3. "IN THE BLACK" - enough said

about in the black

In the Black Business Consulting Managing Director is Jason Watkins.

He has a Masters in Business Administration degree (MBA) and also has degrees in Science.

Jason has over 20 years business experience working in banking, education, healthcare, science and technology, tourism and sports management roles. The bulk of Jason's roles have focused on sales/marketing and business management and he has been General Manager or CEO of enterprises in the sports, tourism and education sectors.

Jason has also tutored Marketing and Management at the University of Canterbury.

Jason has a diverse business consulting experience ranging from managing projects for the former NZ Small Exporter of the Year, Foot Science International (manufacturer of Formthotic insoles), advising Frontiers Abroad (Boutique study abroad firm) and consulting to BikeNZ (National Sports Organisation). Prior to consulting he had an extended stint in Sports Management roles as General Manager and CEO of Sports Franchises and Sports Organisations.

As Principal Consultant Jason has a straight forward approach to business consulting and operates by three key principles;

1. Consulting is about PROVIDING and IMPLEMENTING solutions that are practical and are designed specifically for the client

2. Being a consultant is about providing expertise, innovation and exceptional customised solutions - it's not all just about writing reports

3. "IN THE BLACK"- enough said! 33