Jannik Wittgen

Biography

Jannik is a mechatronics engineer and long-standing commissioned officer in the New Zealand Cadet Forces. Growing up tramping in Aotearoa, he developed a deep connection to kaitiakitanga (the Māori principle of guardianship of the natural world) and a commitment to protecting the natural world. Through engineering and volunteer leadership, he has learned to solve complex problems, lead teams, and serve others. He is increasingly interested in how organisations can move beyond technical solutions to drive systemic change towards net zero. At Oxford, he hopes to bridge engineering, enterprise, and sustainability to help drive meaningful environmental change in Aotearoa and beyond.