At the heart of everything Tim does is a deep love and admiration for genuine human connection. Originally trained as a physiotherapist, Tim won MasterChef New Zealand in 2015. Following that, he published his cookbook Gather, then moved to Scandinavia to work in Michelin-starred restaurants featured on the World's 50 Best list. His passion for cooking was born from his own mental health journey through depression, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. In 2021, driven by the post-COVID despair he witnessed across the industry, Tim founded a mental health company. He now operates at the intersection of hospitality, mental health, and operational excellence. Designing systems and processes that embed psychological safety and resilience into the daily fabric of hospitality operations. The outcomes? Lower staff turnover, reduced managerial burden, improved bottom lines and most importantly, people in the industry who feel as well cared for as the guests they serve. Tim lives in Auckland, New Zealand with his wife Zoe and their daughter Vera. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and diving as well as great food, wine, coffee, and the weekend crossword. More of Tim's bio can be seen on his representation's website: https://www.celebrityspeakers.co.nz/speakers/tim-read