Sooz is a Managing Partner at Daylight, a consultancy which specialises in the visitor economy: major events, business events, tourism, international education, and especially where they come together. Focused on strategy and strategy implementation, Daylight enjoys interesting and meaningful work with good people in great places.
Sooz has spent more than 20 years in events and tourism. As Manager NZ Major Events she led government’s role in events such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Women's Cricket World Cup, World Choir Games and America's Cup. Sooz has also held Stakeholder Relationship, Event Prospecting and Convention Bureau roles for Auckland. Since that early stint in bureau-world, Sooz has always sought ways to link business event and major event opportunities.