Sharon-May is the Director of International and Sector Engagement at Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao. She leads a team dedicated to supporting New Zealand education providers to grow their capability and success in international education.   

Prior to joining ENZ in 2023, Sharon-May was with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in a range of roles supporting New Zealand exporters to realise their international growth ambitions, including Customer Director, Regional Director Australia Pacific and Trade Commissioner Hong Kong.  

Sharon-May has also held senior sales, marketing and business development positions across the New Zealand export food industry, with a focus on Asian markets, including at ENZA (formerly the NZ Apple and Pear Marketing Board) in Singapore.

She has a management degree majoring in Japanese and international business from the University of Waikato.