Meet the Experts

Dedicated Professionals Guiding Your Investment Journey in the Cook Islands

Our Team

At Jeff Tikitau Elite Management, our team is our greatest asset. With a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the unique investment landscape in the Cook Islands, our professionals are committed to providing exceptional service and expert guidance. Get to know the dedicated individuals who are here to help you achieve your investment goals.

Jeff Tikitau

Recently returning to Rarotonga in July 2017 with his wife Natalie, after living and working in Nice, France where both Jeff and Natalie successfully sold high-end luxury real estate along the beautiful world-renowned coastline of the French Riviera for a leading British agency.

Born on Rarotonga, Jeff is of Cook Island, Tahitian & German ancestry and is a descendant from the families of the royal dynasties of both Cook Islands and French Polynesia. He speaks Cook Island Maori and is also fluent in both the written and spoken languages of English and French. As well as having a strong background in tourism & hospitality working in New Zealand, Rarotonga and Tahiti, French Polynesia, he is a trainer and a motivator with over 20 years’ experience in Hotel/ Resort and Human Resources Management roles.

He has danced in the Polynesian cultural festivals and loves to share his knowledge of his rich Polynesian culture.

A passionate, cheerful, outgoing, confident individual, a strong communicator who thrives on professionalism. Conducts himself with a code of high ethics and moral values, with a genuine interest in people he meets. It is with no wonder, Jeff has been referred to as a “sophisticated local”.

Natalie Tikitau

Natalie is originally from New Zealand, and is of New Zealand/Samoan/French ancestry. Together with her husband Jeff, they have lived in New Zealand, Cook Islands, Tahiti and France.

Licensed as a French real estate agent, Natalie is a dedicated and diligent professional with a bubbly & personable demeanour. Natalie is passionate about real estate & property management, having grown up in a family of real estate agents & property managers, and has unwavering commitment to exceeding client’s expectations.

Natalie has over 15 years’ experience in tourism & hospitality throughout the Pacific and has managed luxury resorts in Cook Islands.  She has held top positions as Assistant Rooms Division Manager and later the Marketing Manager of a large luxury Resort in Tahiti, French Polynesia.  Natalie has also worked in the legal industry and has former experience as a licensed travel consultant.

Together with her husband Jeff, they both are a formidable team, with their innovative ideas, dynamism, and professionalism.

Bruce Rogers

Having recently returned home to Rarotonga with his Cook Islander wife, Bruce has a solid background in general management, commercial construction, quantity surveying, project management, business administration & strategic leadership, and architectural drafting. 

Having operated his own consultancy business in Samoa for the country’s largest projects at the time, Bruce brings a wealth of experience to the Cook Islands and JT brand.

Bruce is a doer who possesses the rare skill of implementing strategy as well as developing strategy. As a “systems thinker” he is able to meet challenges with long term sustainable change, understanding interdependencies, how to best leverage them to align with organisational goals utilising approaches inspiring: collaboration, team work and integration.

Paul Coan

Paul leads the creative team at Jeff Tikitau Elite Management, bringing a unique blend of artistic vision and strategic thinking.

With over 15 years of experience in branding, graphic design, and digital media, Paul has a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating compelling visual narratives.

His innovative approach to design and marketing helps our clients stand out in a competitive market. Paul is dedicated to delivering creative solutions that align with our clients’ brand values and business objectives, ensuring their message resonates with their target audience.