ABOUT US
Captains of Enterprise, Keepers of Nature
Long before the world explored the seven seas, Māori ancestors navigated the Pacific on Waka Hourua, trading plants, foods, and materials with unmatched skill, vision, and humanity. At Tohu Endemica Global, we carry forward their legacy as modern navigators in bioresource management and global procurement.
OUR MISSION
1. Promote indigenous medicine
2. Protect the value of endemic capital resource
3. Provide for the benefit of humanity
Matawhero Lloyd
Co-Founder & Managing Director
When not meditating on mountains, the founder and managing director of Tohu Endemica Global, brings over 20 years of expertise in indigenous resource management and enterprise leadership. Renowned for pioneering the 7-Generation Reforestation Plan for Mangatu Forests and blending traditional knowledge with modern science, Matawhero has held key leadership roles, including CEO of First Tribe Technologies and director at Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou.
His mission drives Tohu's vision: unlocking the healing potential of indigenous plants while protecting their cultural heritage, ensuring ethical resource management benefits both communities and ecosystems.
Ariana Sutton
Co-Founder & Director of Provenance
Ariana Sutton (Kati Mamoe, Waitaha, Rapuwai, Ngai Tahu), Traditional Knowledge Director at Tohu Endemica Global, combines over a decade of expertise in Rongoā Māori with formal education, blending traditional healing practices and modern scholarship.
A dedicated healer and kaitiakitanga advocate, she integrates cultural authenticity with sustainable land management, ensuring Māori healing traditions inform Tohu’s innovative wellness solutions.
