At RESONIKS, our people shape who we are, our culture, our innovation, and the positive spirit that carries through every team and every office. Today, we are proud to spotlight Christopher, who joined us in April 2024 as Executive Assistant to our CEO and quickly became an essential part of our team.

Christopher brings a unique combination of warmth, structure, curiosity, and creativity to the company. He is the kind of teammate everyone can rely on: thoughtful, proactive, and always looking for ways to make our communication clearer, our workflows smoother, and our team culture stronger. From improving internal processes to creating small moments that make the team smile, Christopher plays a meaningful role in building the human side of RESONIKS, a place where collaboration, positivity, and shared growth are part of our everyday experience.

We’re excited to share his story.

About Me

Hi, I’m Christopher. I’m originally from Aotearoa New Zealand and now living in The Hague, slowly working towards Dutch fluency. Having studied Sociology, German, and Tourism Management, it gave me a solid understanding of people, culture, and communication, useful for helping teams work better together and keeping processes clear and human.

For me, one of my career highlights was helping lead a political party campaign in New Zealand that tripled its vote share on a tiny budget, and was even found to be the most positive campaign of the election. I’ve worked in fast-paced environments managing teams, media, and operations, but I’m equally proud of the smaller wins: improving communication, solving problems, and lifting team spirit.

What makes me happiest is making people smile. Whether it’s a joke, a meme, or helping someone untangle a challenge, those moments matter. Outside of work, I enjoy running, the gym, travelling, and taking care of my own unexpectedly large “home forest” (16 plants and counting). A favourite memory at RESONIKS was organising a fun award ceremony during a team event. With awards such as “most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse” or “best fashion sense” it was an evening full of laughter.

Why I Enjoy Being Part of Team RESONIKS

I love working at RESONIKS because of the positivity, diversity, and openness of the team. With so many cultures and perspectives in one place, every conversation sparks new ideas and makes problem-solving more creative.

I also appreciate how adaptable the company is and how much leadership listens. A good example is improving internal communication. After hearing the need for better alignment, we created a weekly internal newsletter - jam packed with customer updates, weekly wins and the hottest memes - something I now write and really enjoy.

Otherwise, what stands out most is the trust and freedom to take initiative. There’s no unnecessary hierarchy, and everyone’s voice matters. RESONIKS is one of those rare workplaces where I can bring my full personality, humour, curiosity, and optimism, while still contributing meaningfully.

What Gets Me Out of Bed

Most mornings, it’s the gym. It has become a grounding ritual, a blend of routine, self-improvement, and mental reset. The combination of movement, music (usually some house, trance or techno), and that early-morning focus helps set the tone for the day. I’m all in for the early morning grind, just not on weekends.

If I Could Change One Thing About My Life

I wish I had started learning languages much earlier, as I have quickly realised the power of effective communication. There’s a common saying that has always resonated with me - “if you talk to someone in a language they understand, that goes to their head. But, if you talk to someone in their language, that goes to their heart.” As well as learning Dutch, this year I’ve been exploring some other languages including French, Spanish, and right now, Portuguese.

When I Was a Kid…

I wanted to be a doctor. I used to take the bus past the hospital every day, seeing this big sign encouraging people to pursue medicine. I always felt drawn to helping people through problem solving, but over time my passion shifted toward understanding people, behaviours, and societies. That path led me into sociology, which opened doors to working in research, teaching, recruitment, politics, and now deep tech with RESONIKS. I’ve definitely jumped around industries, and each one has brought its own mix of challenges and exciting opportunities - but most importantly, I’ve genuinely enjoyed every step of the journey.

Book or Podcast Recommendation

One book I always recommend is “The Culture Map” by Erin Meyer. It’s an engaging and insightful guide to understanding how different cultures communicate and interpret behaviour. It breaks down why misunderstandings happen, especially in international teams, and how simple phrases can carry completely different meanings across cultures.

One of my favourite sections was the Anglo-Dutch Translation Guide, which after two years of living in the Netherlands is quite amusing.

The book has been surprisingly helpful, both at RESONIKS and in my daily life. Plus, it’s often a great source of humour when I recognise myself in the examples.