COMSA Executive Team

 

Archie Mitchell

Archie Mitchell

President

Kia Ora! I’m Archie and I am your 2025 President for COMSA! I’m a 5th year finance and
economics student. Any questions, queries, worries or wants – reach out.

 

Sam Davey

Sam Davey

Vice President

Hi, my name is Sam and I am the Vice-President for 2025. As a fourth year law and commerce student (majoring in finance, minoring in economics), this is my third year-running on the executive. I have had the privilege of seeing the association grow in a number of ways. Whether it be case competitions or social functions, my goal is to promote the cohesion and active participation of the Otago Commerce student body in all events!

 

 

Milly Waldin

Milly Waldin

Secretary

My name is Milly, i’m a 3rd year commerce student studying economics and accounting. I enjoy being outside and active with my friends when I have some free time.

Max Milne

Max Milne

Treasurer

Hello, I am Max and I am the treasurer for 2025, I am in my fourth year studying law and finance, outside of University I love to play hockey and golf with my mates

Kelsey Dewar

Kelsey Dewar

Marketing Executive

Kia Ora! I’m Kelsey and 2025 is my fourth year at Otago studying Management and Communications. I love the beach, being outside, and of course socialising!

Lily Pearce

Lily Pearce

Marketing Executive

Hi I’m Lily, a third-year Marketing and Human Resource Management student. I enjoy surfing, going out for coffee, and playing hockey in my spare time

George Trolive

George Trolive

Competitions Rep

As one of COMSA’s Competition Executives, I’m passionate about creating opportunities for students to apply their skills in real-world business challenges. I study Finance at the University of Otago, and part of my role involves helping organise the university’s Case Competition, as well as leading the PwC Case Competition at the start of Semester 2. I enjoy seeing the creativity and problem-solving that students bring to the table, and I’m excited to help deliver events that challenge and inspire.

Emma de Lautour

Emma de Lautour

Competitions Rep

Hey, I’m Emma and I am a third-year commerce student majoring in accounting and economics. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with friends or playing netball.

Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright

Education and Welfare Rep

Hey, my name is Matt. I am the Education and Welfare Rep for 2025. This is my 5th year studying Law and Accounting at the University. Having enjoyed my time at Uni so far, I was keen to get amongst the Executive and help other commerce students along the way. When I get some free time, I play golf with mates, go for a bike ride or do some free-diving.

Lucy Trotter

Lucy Trotter

Social Rep

Hey I’m Lucy! I’m in my fourth year studying Law and Accounting. In my spare time I enjoy playing netball and running.

 

Finn Reidy

Finn Reidy

Sports Rep

Hi, I’m Finn and I’m the sports rep for COMSA in 2025. I’m a finance and economics student in my last year of study. I’m a keen sportsman and have played rugby for the university club for the last 3 years alongside basketball and golf. I’m looking forward to the awesome events we have lined up this year at COMSA.

 

Arch Gardner

Arch Gardner

International Rep

Hi, my name is Arch and I am from Sydney, Australia. I am a fourth year commerce student majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). I do many different things in my spare time, one of which is running my own AI business. I am excited by the opportunity to bring more international students into the commerce society.

 

Tarnik Thanachitsiri

Tarnik Thanachitsiri

International Rep

Hey! I’m Tarnik, one of your International Reps for the 2025 COMSA. I’m a first-year student majoring in Finance and Computer Science. In my spare time, I enjoy learning martial arts and watching martial arts documentaries. I’m excited to be part of COMSA this year and look forward to meeting you all!