OpenStar CEO Ratu Mataira featured in BusinessDesk’s 2026 CEO Index
Ratu Mataira, leading fusion energy company OpenStar Technologies, has been selected as one of 24 finalists in BusinessDesk's second annual CEO Index.
BusinessDesk has unveiled the 2026 edition of its CEO Index, a curated list of 24 New Zealand chief executives and business leaders selected by the newsroom and independent judges for their impact across sectors. The annual index, sponsored by Range Rover, highlights prominent business figures shaping the country's economy. Ratu Mataira of OpenStar Technologies, which is developing fusion energy, is among this year's finalists.
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