Desiree Reynolds (Ngāti Maahanga-Horua, Waikato Tainui) is the Kūrae Tohutohu. She has a background in accounting and experience in working with NGO’s, private sector and post-Treaty settlement entities. She is a Chartered Accountant member with the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand.

Desiree is responsible for implementing the finanical strategies of Te Ohu Kaimoana, meeting the external reporting requirements, develops and implements fit for purpose business policies and processes for Te Ohu Kaimoana. Desiree also provides financial reporting and advice to Takutai, Te Wai Māori and Te Putea Whakatupu.