Who We Are & Why We Exist
Empowering individuals to take control of their health through data-driven insights
Our Mission
To transform complex blood test data into actionable health insights, making preventative healthcare accessible and understandable for everyone.
Our Why
We believe everybody deserves to feel remarkable.
The Problem
Many people receive blood test results but struggle to:
- Understand what their results truly mean for their health
- Know what actions to take based on their results
- Track changes in their health markers over time
- Get personalised recommendations for improvement
Our Solution
Marko provides:
- Clear insights across key health categories
- Personalised action plans with practical recommendations
- Supplement dosage and timing guidance for optimal health
- Progress tracking and health score monitoring
Our Approach
Data-Driven
Using advanced analytics to transform blood test data into meaningful insights
Personalised
Tailoring recommendations to your unique health markers and goals
Actionable
Providing clear, practical steps for health improvement
Meet Our Team
Vinka Wong
Dip Nut Sci, BBS, Cert Health Sci, Cert FBCA, Cert Genomics
Vinka, a director and co-founder, brings years of experience that have shaped Marko. After a distinguished career as a Human Resources Lead at the global accountancy firm KPMG New Zealand, she followed her passion for people, food, and holistic wellness. She completed studies in nutrition and nutrigenomics, followed by advanced training with leading experts, including Carolyn Ledowsky and Rachel Arthur in Australia, and Dr Brian Walsh in the US, where she mastered methylation, whole-body biochemistry, and blood diagnostics.
Now, recognised as one of New Zealand's leading authorities in biochemistry and blood diagnostics, Vinka helps people understand their health on a deeper level and empowers them to move closer to their wellness goals. It's this purpose that motivated her to create Marko. Alongside her work, Vinka can be found in her garden or on the family farm with her husband and children.
Sheree Hart
Sheree, a director and co-founder, has been instrumental in bringing Marko to life. Not only is she a two-time Commonwealth Games badminton athlete, she's had a successful career in accountancy, as a chartered accountant and practice owner-operator, and in the grocery sector as an owner-operator of Four Square and New World supermarkets with her husband.
After the sale of New World Matamata in 2023, Sheree thought she was preparing for retirement, but she was soon drawn into Vinka's orbit - the chance to contribute to a remarkable initiative focused on improving health was simply too good to pass up. Sheree will also never pass up the opportunity to challenge her teenagers to a game of pickleball.
Dan Wong
Dan, the leader of operations and business development, joins all the dots across the Marko business. He ensures all key business functions drive a high-quality product for Marko members. His diverse background as a former professional rugby player, carpenter, design engineer, and executive, makes him well-equipped to solve complex challenges and develop effective solutions.
Dan shares his wife Vinka's commitment to make a meaningful impact on his community and drive initiatives that promote improved wellbeing. Off the tools, Dan is a dedicated waterman who enjoys surfing, fishing and hunting.
Matthew Hart
Matthew, the leader of supply chain and logistics, drives Marko's customer experience and oversees Marko Market. A former New Zealand Black Cap cricketer and former owner-operator of Four Square and New World supermarkets, he is a team player with expertise in retail and customer service.
Following the sale of New World Matamata in 2023, he was excited to join the health and wellness space. As Matthew puts it, today hitting a six looks like helping people to optimise their health. He can still be found on the cricket pitch with his kids unless on the green improving his golf handicap.
