CIO Leadership Live: New Zealand https://www.cio.com/nz/podcasts/cio-leadership-live-new-zealand/ en Copyright Foundry - All rights reserved. Host Cathy O’Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief APAC - CIO & CSO brands, sits down with IT leaders throughout New Zealand for in-depth interviews focused on leadership, innovation and business strategy. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/62d88d04-5eb3-11ed-87bc-d79728d60ca8/image/66c04fc69cdcc58781f3220ef1afe6ee.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress CIO Leadership Live: New Zealand https://www.cio.com/nz/podcasts/cio-leadership-live-new-zealand/ no episodic Foundry Host Cathy O’Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief APAC - CIO & CSO brands, sits down with IT leaders throughout New Zealand for in-depth interviews focused on leadership, innovation and business strategy. Host Cathy O’Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief APAC - CIO & CSO brands, sits down with IT leaders throughout New Zealand for in-depth interviews focused on leadership, innovation and business strategy.

]]> Foundry podcasts@foundryco.com Kari Jones, Executive Director Transformation & Operations, FMA FMA’s Executive Director - Transformation & Operations Kari Jones on technology in the regulatory landscape, moving from a specialist data role to a broader leadership role, the lessons she’s learned from her international sporting career, and the honest feedback that changed her approach to leading teams. Key insights: Career Evolution: From computer science to technology consulting at PWC, leadership roles at Air New Zealand, NZ Post, and Woolworths before joining the FMALeadership Philosophy: The importance of collaboration over competition and serving the organisational strategyDigital Transformation: Making regulatory processes easier through data intelligence and digital enablementFinancial Regulation Approach: Acting as a "referee" focused on customer fairness and transparency while enabling innovationProfessional Growth: Learning from feedback and evolving leadership style from results-focused to people-focusedTechnology & Innovation: Balancing regulatory oversight with embracing emerging technologies like AI and cryptocurrencyRegulatory Sandbox: Testing innovative financial products with regulatory guidance in real-time Wed, 14 May 2025 02:08:00 -0000 full Foundry FMA’s Executive Director - Transformation & Operations Kari Jones on technology in the regulatory landscape, moving from a specialist data role to a broader leadership role, the lessons she’s learned from her international sporting career, and the honest feedback that changed her approach to leading teams. Key insights: Career Evolution: From computer science to technology consulting at PWC, leadership roles at Air New Zealand, NZ Post, and Woolworths before joining the FMALeadership Philosophy: The importance of collaboration over competition and serving the organisational strategyDigital Transformation: Making regulatory processes easier through data intelligence and digital enablementFinancial Regulation Approach: Acting as a "referee" focused on customer fairness and transparency while enabling innovationProfessional Growth: Learning from feedback and evolving leadership style from results-focused to people-focusedTechnology & Innovation: Balancing regulatory oversight with embracing emerging technologies like AI and cryptocurrencyRegulatory Sandbox: Testing innovative financial products with regulatory guidance in real-time FMA’s Executive Director - Transformation & Operations Kari Jones on technology in the regulatory landscape, moving from a specialist data role to a broader leadership role, the lessons she’s learned from her international sporting career, and the honest feedback that changed her approach to leading teams.
Key insights:
Career Evolution: From computer science to technology consulting at PWC, leadership roles at Air New Zealand, NZ Post, and Woolworths before joining the FMA
Leadership Philosophy: The importance of collaboration over competition and serving the organisational strategy
Digital Transformation: Making regulatory processes easier through data intelligence and digital enablement
Financial Regulation Approach: Acting as a "referee" focused on customer fairness and transparency while enabling innovation
Professional Growth: Learning from feedback and evolving leadership style from results-focused to people-focused
Technology & Innovation: Balancing regulatory oversight with embracing emerging technologies like AI and cryptocurrency
Regulatory Sandbox: Testing innovative financial products with regulatory guidance in real-time

]]> 1801 no Jonathan Southee, Chief Information & Technology Officer, NZ Rugby Jonathan Southee, Chief Information and Technology Officer at New Zealand Rugby, unpacks how his team is using technology to deliver world-class experiences for players and fans alike. From transforming the match day experience to scaling global e-commerce operations, Jono shares how NZR is evolving from a traditional sports organisation into a tech-enabled, fan-focused enterprise. Mon, 05 May 2025 06:08:00 -0000 full Foundry Jonathan Southee, Chief Information and Technology Officer at New Zealand Rugby, unpacks how his team is using technology to deliver world-class experiences for players and fans alike. From transforming the match day experience to scaling global e-commerce operations, Jono shares how NZR is evolving from a traditional sports organisation into a tech-enabled, fan-focused enterprise. Jonathan Southee, Chief Information and Technology Officer at New Zealand Rugby, unpacks how his team is using technology to deliver world-class experiences for players and fans alike. From transforming the match day experience to scaling global e-commerce operations, Jono shares how NZR is evolving from a traditional sports organisation into a tech-enabled, fan-focused enterprise.

]]> 1384 no Alex Smart, Chief Technology Officer, Southern Cross Travel Insurance Southern Cross Travel Insurance CTO Alex Smart on driving a complete transformation of SCTI's core insurance platform, how a great team culture and healthy conflict leads to success, and why diversity matters more than ever in technology.  Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full Foundry Southern Cross Travel Insurance CTO Alex Smart on driving a complete transformation of SCTI's core insurance platform, how a great team culture and healthy conflict leads to success, and why diversity matters more than ever in technology.  Southern Cross Travel Insurance CTO Alex Smart on driving a complete transformation of SCTI's core insurance platform, how a great team culture and healthy conflict leads to success, and why diversity matters more than ever in technology. 

]]> 1558 no Datacom CISO Collin Penman on AI-powered threats and cyber fatigue Datacom CISO Collin Penman talks about the growing gap between leadership and employees when it comes to cybersecurity, how cyber fatigue is leaving businesses in Australia and New Zealand more exposed, and why AI-powered threats are now keeping security leaders up at night. Speaking to CIO's Cathy O'Sullivan, Penman dug into Datacom's State of Cybersecurity Index findings, and the reality is sobering. The data shows: AI-driven attacks now top the threat list for security leaders Security teams are burning out - 61% in NZ and 58% in Australia report cyber fatigue Leadership thinks staff are cyber-ready; most employees disagree 40% of employees use AI tools like ChatGPT, yet only 1 in 4 have read their company's AI policies Penman cut through the hype, emphasizing: Generic annual security training doesn't work - role-specific, short modules do AI governance is lagging behind adoption, creating real vulnerabilities Security teams are still fighting the "Department of No" perception The most telling point? The disconnect between what leadership believes about security readiness versus what's happening on the ground with employees. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:16:00 -0000 full Foundry Datacom CISO Collin Penman talks about the growing gap between leadership and employees when it comes to cybersecurity, how cyber fatigue is leaving businesses in Australia and New Zealand more exposed, and why AI-powered threats are now keeping security leaders up at night. Speaking to CIO's Cathy O'Sullivan, Penman dug into Datacom's State of Cybersecurity Index findings, and the reality is sobering. The data shows: AI-driven attacks now top the threat list for security leaders Security teams are burning out - 61% in NZ and 58% in Australia report cyber fatigue Leadership thinks staff are cyber-ready; most employees disagree 40% of employees use AI tools like ChatGPT, yet only 1 in 4 have read their company's AI policies Penman cut through the hype, emphasizing: Generic annual security training doesn't work - role-specific, short modules do AI governance is lagging behind adoption, creating real vulnerabilities Security teams are still fighting the "Department of No" perception The most telling point? The disconnect between what leadership believes about security readiness versus what's happening on the ground with employees. Datacom CISO Collin Penman talks about the growing gap between leadership and employees when it comes to cybersecurity, how cyber fatigue is leaving businesses in Australia and New Zealand more exposed, and why AI-powered threats are now keeping security leaders up at night.



Speaking to CIO's Cathy O'Sullivan, Penman dug into Datacom's State of Cybersecurity Index findings, and the reality is sobering. The data shows:



  • AI-driven attacks now top the threat list for security leaders


  • Security teams are burning out - 61% in NZ and 58% in Australia report cyber fatigue


  • Leadership thinks staff are cyber-ready; most employees disagree


  • 40% of employees use AI tools like ChatGPT, yet only 1 in 4 have read their company's AI policies



Penman cut through the hype, emphasizing:


  • Generic annual security training doesn't work - role-specific, short modules do


  • AI governance is lagging behind adoption, creating real vulnerabilities


  • Security teams are still fighting the "Department of No" perception



The most telling point? The disconnect between what leadership believes about security readiness versus what's happening on the ground with employees.

]]> 1463 no Katie Macdiarmid, Chief Information Officer, NZME New Zealand Media and Entertainment's new Chief Information Officer Katie Macdiarmid on the importance of personalisation in its digital products, how the organisation sees AI being used across the business, and paying attention to what emerging trends in end-user devices will mean for content consumption. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:59:00 -0000 full Foundry New Zealand Media and Entertainment's new Chief Information Officer Katie Macdiarmid on the importance of personalisation in its digital products, how the organisation sees AI being used across the business, and paying attention to what emerging trends in end-user devices will mean for content consumption. New Zealand Media and Entertainment's new Chief Information Officer Katie Macdiarmid on the importance of personalisation in its digital products, how the organisation sees AI being used across the business, and paying attention to what emerging trends in end-user devices will mean for content consumption.

]]> 1621 no Manvi Madan, Data and Insights Manager, Ports of Auckland Emerging ICT Leader of the Year at the 2024 NZ CIO Awards Manvi Madan on how curiosity took her into a data and AI career, the need for more conversations about responsible AI, why machine learning projects fail, and how mentors and role models can help attract and retain more women in IT.    Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:42:00 -0000 full Foundry Emerging ICT Leader of the Year at the 2024 NZ CIO Awards Manvi Madan on how curiosity took her into a data and AI career, the need for more conversations about responsible AI, why machine learning projects fail, and how mentors and role models can help attract and retain more women in IT.    Emerging ICT Leader of the Year at the 2024 NZ CIO Awards Manvi Madan on how curiosity took her into a data and AI career, the need for more conversations about responsible AI, why machine learning projects fail, and how mentors and role models can help attract and retain more women in IT.

  

]]> 1430 no Hamish Rumbold, NZ CIO of the Year 2024 NZ CIO of the Year Hamish Rumbold, former chief digital and technology officer at Kiwibank on rebuilding 50 per cent of the bank's tech stack, creating a culture of learning through ‘kohungas’ or learning nests,  leading with ambition and compassion, and his next career goal to help NZ and Australian companies foster innovation. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:25:00 -0000 full Foundry NZ CIO of the Year Hamish Rumbold, former chief digital and technology officer at Kiwibank on rebuilding 50 per cent of the bank's tech stack, creating a culture of learning through ‘kohungas’ or learning nests,  leading with ambition and compassion, and his next career goal to help NZ and Australian companies foster innovation. NZ CIO of the Year Hamish Rumbold, former chief digital and technology officer at Kiwibank on rebuilding 50 per cent of the bank's tech stack, creating a culture of learning through ‘kohungas’ or learning nests,  leading with ambition and compassion, and his next career goal to help NZ and Australian companies foster innovation.

]]> 1372 no Eion Hall, Chief Information Officer, University of Waikato University of Waikato CIO Eion Hall on the ethical debate of security versus surveillance, how learning environments have changed, and the excitement building over the university’s plans to develop a new medical school. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:19:00 -0000 full Foundry University of Waikato CIO Eion Hall on the ethical debate of security versus surveillance, how learning environments have changed, and the excitement building over the university’s plans to develop a new medical school. University of Waikato CIO Eion Hall on the ethical debate of security versus surveillance, how learning environments have changed, and the excitement building over the university’s plans to develop a new medical school.

]]> 2477 no Dhaya Sivakumar, Chief Information Officer, LIC LIC Chief Information Officer Diva Sivakumar on how the organisation is helping change the future of farming through technology, why data plays such an important role in what they do, and creating a passion for tech in Māori and Pasifika kids through gamers' clubs. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:12:00 -0000 full Foundry LIC Chief Information Officer Diva Sivakumar on how the organisation is helping change the future of farming through technology, why data plays such an important role in what they do, and creating a passion for tech in Māori and Pasifika kids through gamers' clubs. LIC Chief Information Officer Diva Sivakumar on how the organisation is helping change the future of farming through technology, why data plays such an important role in what they do, and creating a passion for tech in Māori and Pasifika kids through gamers' clubs.

]]> 1891 no Steve James, General Manager of Technology, Woolworths NZ Woolworths NZ General Manager of Technology Steve James on using technology to keep teams safer in stores, his pride in keeping essential services operational during the pandemic and extreme weather events, and ways he is engaging with different communities to get more people into careers in tech. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:52:00 -0000 full Foundry Woolworths NZ General Manager of Technology Steve James on using technology to keep teams safer in stores, his pride in keeping essential services operational during the pandemic and extreme weather events, and ways he is engaging with different communities to get more people into careers in tech. Woolworths NZ General Manager of Technology Steve James on using technology to keep teams safer in stores, his pride in keeping essential services operational during the pandemic and extreme weather events, and ways he is engaging with different communities to get more people into careers in tech.

]]> 2486 no Juan De Roock, Chief Technology Officer at SolarZero SolarZero Chief Technology Officer Juan De Roock on moving to subscription models for solar power, how AI is helping the organisation engage with customers, and why Ubuntu is his mantra for getting the best of himself and those around him. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:07:00 -0000 full Foundry SolarZero Chief Technology Officer Juan De Roock on moving to subscription models for solar power, how AI is helping the organisation engage with customers, and why Ubuntu is his mantra for getting the best of himself and those around him. SolarZero Chief Technology Officer Juan De Roock on moving to subscription models for solar power, how AI is helping the organisation engage with customers, and why Ubuntu is his mantra for getting the best of himself and those around him.

]]> 1272 Lena Jenkins, Chief Digital Officer, Waste Management NZ Waste Management NZ Chief Digital Officer Lena Jenkins on the importance of starting small, building capability and scaling; why she’s excited about AI-based routing and predictive maintenance, and the organisation’s strategic ambition to power the circular economy. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 02:51:00 -0000 full Foundry Waste Management NZ Chief Digital Officer Lena Jenkins on the importance of starting small, building capability and scaling; why she’s excited about AI-based routing and predictive maintenance, and the organisation’s strategic ambition to power the circular economy. Waste Management NZ Chief Digital Officer Lena Jenkins on the importance of starting small, building capability and scaling; why she’s excited about AI-based routing and predictive maintenance, and the organisation’s strategic ambition to power the circular economy.

]]> 1042 Avinash de Silva, Head of Technology at Alvarium Alvarium’s Head of Technology Avinash de Silva on the importance of communicating risk, keeping tabs on developments with open banking, and why he actively seeks out vendors and technology partners with a culture of innovation and who challenge him. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:58:00 -0000 full Foundry Alvarium’s Head of Technology Avinash de Silva on the importance of communicating risk, keeping tabs on developments with open banking, and why he actively seeks out vendors and technology partners with a culture of innovation and who challenge him. Alvarium’s Head of Technology Avinash de Silva on the importance of communicating risk, keeping tabs on developments with open banking, and why he actively seeks out vendors and technology partners with a culture of innovation and who challenge him.

]]> 1561 Kirti Desai, GM Digital, Data & Technology ProCare General Manager for Digital, Data & Technology Kirti Desai on the challenges of working in the healthcare sector and dealing with government reforms, how the organisation is modernising its data platform and mental health services, and why softer skills are growing in importance for IT teams. Tue, 14 May 2024 04:15:00 -0000 full Foundry ProCare General Manager for Digital, Data & Technology Kirti Desai on the challenges of working in the healthcare sector and dealing with government reforms, how the organisation is modernising its data platform and mental health services, and why softer skills are growing in importance for IT teams. ProCare General Manager for Digital, Data & Technology Kirti Desai on the challenges of working in the healthcare sector and dealing with government reforms, how the organisation is modernising its data platform and mental health services, and why softer skills are growing in importance for IT teams.

]]> 1891 Tim Partington, Director Digital & Tech at Skills Consulting Group Skills Consulting Group Director of Digital & Technology Tim Partington on creating integrated learning environments with assisted reality, why the IT industry should move to an apprenticeship model, and the importance of working with NZ Inc technology partners. Thu, 09 May 2024 03:40:00 -0000 full Foundry Skills Consulting Group Director of Digital & Technology Tim Partington on creating integrated learning environments with assisted reality, why the IT industry should move to an apprenticeship model, and the importance of working with NZ Inc technology partners. Skills Consulting Group Director of Digital & Technology Tim Partington on creating integrated learning environments with assisted reality, why the IT industry should move to an apprenticeship model, and the importance of working with NZ Inc technology partners.

]]> 1444 Ruth Russell, CIO at Office of the Māori Trustee Ruth Russell, Kaihautū Hangarau Whakaaturanga (Chief Information Officer) at Te Tumu Paeroa (Office of the Māori Trustee) on the challenges and benefits of establishing a Māori data sovereignty framework, upskilling staff through informal and targeted learning, and how the organisation is developing alternative pathways for rangatahi (young people) into technology careers. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:55:00 -0000 full Foundry Ruth Russell, Kaihautū Hangarau Whakaaturanga (Chief Information Officer) at Te Tumu Paeroa (Office of the Māori Trustee) on the challenges and benefits of establishing a Māori data sovereignty framework, upskilling staff through informal and targeted learning, and how the organisation is developing alternative pathways for rangatahi (young people) into technology careers. Ruth Russell, Kaihautū Hangarau Whakaaturanga (Chief Information Officer) at Te Tumu Paeroa (Office of the Māori Trustee) on the challenges and benefits of establishing a Māori data sovereignty framework, upskilling staff through informal and targeted learning, and how the organisation is developing alternative pathways for rangatahi (young people) into technology careers.

]]> 1134 no Nikhil Ravishankar, Chief Digital Officer, Air New Zealand Air New Zealand Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar on the national carrier’s ambition to be the world’s leading digital airline, how the company has changed its operating model to uplift digital capability across the organisation, and how technology plays a huge role in its sustainability goals. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:31:00 -0000 full Foundry Air New Zealand Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar on the national carrier’s ambition to be the world’s leading digital airline, how the company has changed its operating model to uplift digital capability across the organisation, and how technology plays a huge role in its sustainability goals. Air New Zealand Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar on the national carrier’s ambition to be the world’s leading digital airline, how the company has changed its operating model to uplift digital capability across the organisation, and how technology plays a huge role in its sustainability goals.

]]> 2289 no Sam Daish, Chief Technology Officer at Blackpearl Group Blackpearl Group Chief Technology Officer Sam Daish on embracing AI and making things simple for end-users, the challenges and opportunities of scaling and having a technology team in multiple geographies, and why he thinks more NZ companies should buy from local start-ups. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:39:00 -0000 full Foundry Blackpearl Group Chief Technology Officer Sam Daish on embracing AI and making things simple for end-users, the challenges and opportunities of scaling and having a technology team in multiple geographies, and why he thinks more NZ companies should buy from local start-ups. Blackpearl Group Chief Technology Officer Sam Daish on embracing AI and making things simple for end-users, the challenges and opportunities of scaling and having a technology team in multiple geographies, and why he thinks more NZ companies should buy from local start-ups.

]]> 2103 Joe Locandro, Chief Information Officer, Fletcher Building Fletcher Building Group CIO Joe Locandro on changing the company’s IT operating model with Fletcher Tech, how the organisation is enhancing customer experience with AI, plus the six lessons he has learned about leadership through his global CIO roles across several sectors and geographies, including mainland, China, Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:36:00 -0000 full Foundry Fletcher Building Group CIO Joe Locandro on changing the company’s IT operating model with Fletcher Tech, how the organisation is enhancing customer experience with AI, plus the six lessons he has learned about leadership through his global CIO roles across several sectors and geographies, including mainland, China, Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East. Fletcher Building Group CIO Joe Locandro on changing the company’s IT operating model with Fletcher Tech, how the organisation is enhancing customer experience with AI, plus the six lessons he has learned about leadership through his global CIO roles across several sectors and geographies, including mainland, China, Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East.

]]> 1780 no Wayne Broekhals, Tonkin + Taylor Executive Leader for IT Tonkin + Taylor's Wayne Broekhals on his career journey from IT service desk support to CIO, how the organization integrates sustainability principles into its IT strategy, and what he values when dealing with external partners on projects. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:34:00 -0000 full Foundry Tonkin + Taylor's Wayne Broekhals on his career journey from IT service desk support to CIO, how the organization integrates sustainability principles into its IT strategy, and what he values when dealing with external partners on projects. Tonkin + Taylor's Wayne Broekhals on his career journey from IT service desk support to CIO, how the organization integrates sustainability principles into its IT strategy, and what he values when dealing with external partners on projects.

]]> 1237 no Paul Natac, CIO, Provident Insurance Provident Insurance Chief Information Officer Paul Natac on how vendors can become valued partners, his journey from ‘command and control’ management to servant leadership, what he’s learned from his mentors along the way, and why he encourages those looking for opportunities in IT to keep knocking on doors, even when people keep closing them. Wed, 31 May 2023 14:00:36 -0000 full Foundry Provident Insurance Chief Information Officer Paul Natac on how vendors can become valued partners, his journey from ‘command and control’ management to servant leadership, what he’s learned from his mentors along the way, and why he encourages those looking for opportunities in IT to keep knocking on doors, even when people keep closing them. Provident Insurance Chief Information Officer Paul Natac on how vendors can become valued partners, his journey from ‘command and control’ management to servant leadership, what he’s learned from his mentors along the way, and why he encourages those looking for opportunities in IT to keep knocking on doors, even when people keep closing them.

]]> 2634 no Teresa Pollard, Chief Digital Officer at Te Pūkenga Te Pūkenga Chief Digital Officer Teresa Pollard on the massive challenge of bringing 24 training and education organisations into one body, how technology can enable better educational outcomes for rangatahi (young people) in NZ, and the privilege of being relentlessly herself as a leader and Māori wāhine. Tue, 16 May 2023 13:46:44 -0000 full Foundry Te Pūkenga Chief Digital Officer Teresa Pollard on the massive challenge of bringing 24 training and education organisations into one body, how technology can enable better educational outcomes for rangatahi (young people) in NZ, and the privilege of being relentlessly herself as a leader and Māori wāhine. Te Pūkenga Chief Digital Officer Teresa Pollard on the massive challenge of bringing 24 training and education organisations into one body, how technology can enable better educational outcomes for rangatahi (young people) in NZ, and the privilege of being relentlessly herself as a leader and Māori wāhine.

]]> 2139 Richard Wyke, Chief Digital Officer, Harmoney Harmoney Chief Digital Officer Richard Wyke on working in change-ready organisations, how limited resources at start-ups drives creativity and prioritisation, and why building a great culture should be a key focus for any leader. Tue, 09 May 2023 14:26:41 -0000 full Foundry Harmoney Chief Digital Officer Richard Wyke on working in change-ready organisations, how limited resources at start-ups drives creativity and prioritisation, and why building a great culture should be a key focus for any leader. Harmoney Chief Digital Officer Richard Wyke on working in change-ready organisations, how limited resources at start-ups drives creativity and prioritisation, and why building a great culture should be a key focus for any leader.

]]> 763 no Bryan Graham, CIO at Seeka Seeka Chief Information Officer Bryan Graham on what he’s learning in his first CIO role, how the produce company is driving growth through automation, and why everyone from the exec to his IT team is encouraged to get out and experience their packhouses and orchards. Tue, 02 May 2023 14:48:39 -0000 full Foundry Seeka Chief Information Officer Bryan Graham on what he’s learning in his first CIO role, how the produce company is driving growth through automation, and why everyone from the exec to his IT team is encouraged to get out and experience their packhouses and orchards. Seeka Chief Information Officer Bryan Graham on what he’s learning in his first CIO role, how the produce company is driving growth through automation, and why everyone from the exec to his IT team is encouraged to get out and experience their packhouses and orchards.

]]> 1635 no THL Chief Technology Jo Hilson THL Chief Technology Jo Hilson on the company’s global expansion and diverse portfolio of tourism and specialist products, what attracted her to her first technology role and how leaders need to trust in their teams more than ever in a hybrid-work environment. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:20:09 -0000 full Foundry THL Chief Technology Jo Hilson on the company’s global expansion and diverse portfolio of tourism and specialist products, what attracted her to her first technology role and how leaders need to trust in their teams more than ever in a hybrid-work environment. THL Chief Technology Jo Hilson on the company’s global expansion and diverse portfolio of tourism and specialist products, what attracted her to her first technology role and how leaders need to trust in their teams more than ever in a hybrid-work environment.

]]> 1959 no Miles Fordyce, REINZ Chief Digital Officer Miles Fordyce on the possibilities for artificial intelligence in real estate, what he’s learned working in a broad range of roles and industries, how change is taking shape in his organisation, and why he’s hopeful for the next generation coming through in technology roles. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:06:00 -0000 full Foundry Miles Fordyce on the possibilities for artificial intelligence in real estate, what he’s learned working in a broad range of roles and industries, how change is taking shape in his organisation, and why he’s hopeful for the next generation coming through in technology roles. Miles Fordyce on the possibilities for artificial intelligence in real estate, what he’s learned working in a broad range of roles and industries, how change is taking shape in his organisation, and why he’s hopeful for the next generation coming through in technology roles.

]]> 2146 David Healy, Chief Digital Officer at Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ballance Agri-Nutrients Chief Digital Officer David Healy on how his company is using geo-spatial technology and machine learning to help farmers become more productive, keeping a customer lens front and centre of transformational change, and why you should never chase a role or a title but find a fit for your purpose. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:03:00 -0000 full Foundry Ballance Agri-Nutrients Chief Digital Officer David Healy on how his company is using geo-spatial technology and machine learning to help farmers become more productive, keeping a customer lens front and centre of transformational change, and why you should never chase a role or a title but find a fit for your purpose. Ballance Agri-Nutrients Chief Digital Officer David Healy on how his company is using geo-spatial technology and machine learning to help farmers become more productive, keeping a customer lens front and centre of transformational change, and why you should never chase a role or a title but find a fit for your purpose.

]]> 1705 no Trish Baird, Chief Information Officer at Selwyn District Council Selwyn District Council Information Officer Trish Baird on serving a community with a high population of digital natives, why she talks about her failures with her team, and how she’s committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people in IT feel they belong rather than just fit in. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:54:14 -0000 full Foundry Selwyn District Council Information Officer Trish Baird on serving a community with a high population of digital natives, why she talks about her failures with her team, and how she’s committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people in IT feel they belong rather than just fit in. Selwyn District Council Information Officer Trish Baird on serving a community with a high population of digital natives, why she talks about her failures with her team, and how she’s committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people in IT feel they belong rather than just fit in.

]]> 1054 CIO Leadership Live with Fidelity Life CIO Billy Miller Fidelity Life Chief Information Officer Billy Miller on using positive language to challenge people’s limiting beliefs, why innovation doesn’t happen without constraints, the importance of servant leadership, and what he learned working in the airline industry in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:36:35 -0000 full Foundry Fidelity Life Chief Information Officer Billy Miller on using positive language to challenge people’s limiting beliefs, why innovation doesn’t happen without constraints, the importance of servant leadership, and what he learned working in the airline industry in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Fidelity Life Chief Information Officer Billy Miller on using positive language to challenge people’s limiting beliefs, why innovation doesn’t happen without constraints, the importance of servant leadership, and what he learned working in the airline industry in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

]]> 1492 CIO Leadership Live with Andrew Haddad, Chief Information Officer at One New Zealand Andrew Haddad on the massive transformation the telco has been through as it moves away from the Vodafone brand, how the company is embracing new ways of working through its ‘Mahi Tahi’ approach, and why CIOs need to be clear on who their customers are – both internal and external – and what their drivers are. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:27:10 -0000 full Foundry Andrew Haddad on the massive transformation the telco has been through as it moves away from the Vodafone brand, how the company is embracing new ways of working through its ‘Mahi Tahi’ approach, and why CIOs need to be clear on who their customers are – both internal and external – and what their drivers are. Andrew Haddad on the massive transformation the telco has been through as it moves away from the Vodafone brand, how the company is embracing new ways of working through its ‘Mahi Tahi’ approach, and why CIOs need to be clear on who their customers are – both internal and external – and what their drivers are.

]]> 1416 Tracy McElroy, Chief Digital Officer at Alliance Group Alliance Group Chief Digital Officer Tracy McElroy on uniting teams behind the value they deliver for their organisation and customers, why she’s confident NZ will get more women into senior IT leadership roles, and the importance of leaders being aware of their career derailers. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:55:28 -0000 full Foundry Alliance Group Chief Digital Officer Tracy McElroy on uniting teams behind the value they deliver for their organisation and customers, why she’s confident NZ will get more women into senior IT leadership roles, and the importance of leaders being aware of their career derailers. Alliance Group Chief Digital Officer Tracy McElroy on uniting teams behind the value they deliver for their organisation and customers, why she’s confident NZ will get more women into senior IT leadership roles, and the importance of leaders being aware of their career derailers.

]]> 1633 CIO Leadership Live with NZ Blood Service's Josh Bankers NZ Blood Service Executive Director for Digital Technology and Information Management Josh Bankers on how technology underpins the organisation’s ‘vein to vein’ mission, his focus on empowering his team to achieve their goals, and why he uses town halls and Q&As to engage with the wider workforce. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:29:54 -0000 full Foundry NZ Blood Service Executive Director for Digital Technology and Information Management Josh Bankers on how technology underpins the organisation’s ‘vein to vein’ mission, his focus on empowering his team to achieve their goals, and why he uses town halls and Q&As to engage with the wider workforce. NZ Blood Service Executive Director for Digital Technology and Information Management Josh Bankers on how technology underpins the organisation’s ‘vein to vein’ mission, his focus on empowering his team to achieve their goals, and why he uses town halls and Q&As to engage with the wider workforce.

]]> 1696 CIO Leadership Live with Angela Henderson https://www.cio.com/podcast/463688/cio-leadership-live-with-angela-henderson.html Kiwi Property Group’s GM for Digital, Angela Henderson, on understanding the pain-points of your business before you make any change, making sure you have the right capability in your team, and why being told to “kill people with kindness” was the best advice she ever received. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:52:00 -0000 CIO Leadership Live with Angela Henderson full 6 Foundry Kiwi Property Group’s GM for Digital, Angela Henderson, on understanding the pain-points of your business before you make any change, making sure you have the right capability in your team, and why being told to “kill people with kindness” was the best advice she ever received. Kiwi Property Group’s GM for Digital, Angela Henderson, on understanding the pain-points of your business before you make any change, making sure you have the right capability in your team, and why being told to “kill people with kindness” was the best advice she ever received.

]]> 1566 no CIO Leadership Live with MTF Finance Chief Technology Officer Dan Wilkinson https://www.cio.com/podcast/463181/cio-leadership-live-with-mtf-finance-chief-technology-officer-dan-wilkinson.html MTF Finance Chief Technology Officer Dan Wilkinson on why transformation needs an ignition point, how to change mindsets to embrace doing things differently, and the challenges that lie ahead as MTF acquires new businesses. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:49:00 -0000 CIO Leadership Live with MTF Finance Chief Technology Officer Dan Wilkinson full 5 Foundry MTF Finance Chief Technology Officer Dan Wilkinson on why transformation needs an ignition point, how to change mindsets to embrace doing things differently, and the challenges that lie ahead as MTF acquires new businesses. MTF Finance Chief Technology Officer Dan Wilkinson on why transformation needs an ignition point, how to change mindsets to embrace doing things differently, and the challenges that lie ahead as MTF acquires new businesses.

]]> 1628 no CIO Leadership Live with Marc Hale, Chief Technology Officer, AIA NZ https://www.cio.com/podcast/455568/cio-leadership-live-with-marc-hale-chief-technology-officer-aia-nz.html Marc Hale, Chief Technology Officer at AIA NZ, discusses how his company enables healthier outcomes for customers and his approach to his own career transformation. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:32:00 -0000 CIO Leadership Live with Marc Hale, Chief Technology Officer, AIA NZ full 4 Foundry Marc Hale, Chief Technology Officer at AIA NZ, discusses how his company enables healthier outcomes for customers and his approach to his own career transformation. Marc Hale, Chief Technology Officer at AIA NZ, discusses how his company enables healthier outcomes for customers and his approach to his own career transformation.

]]> 1273 no CIO Leadership Live with Bill Moses, Chief Digital Officer at Te Kawa Mataaho/Public Service Commission https://www.cio.com/podcast/423510/cio-leadership-live-with-bill-moses-chief-digital-officer-at-te-kawa-mataaho-public-service-commission.html Bill Moses, Chief Digital Officer at Te Kawa Mataaho/Public Service Commission, on the organisation’s ‘spirit of service’, keeping up to date on emerging trends, why digital leaders don’t need to come from technology backgrounds, and the growth in ‘wiggly line’ career paths. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:09:00 -0000 CIO Leadership Live with Bill Moses, Chief Digital Officer at Te Kawa Mataaho/Public Service Commission full 3 Foundry Bill Moses, Chief Digital Officer at Te Kawa Mataaho/Public Service Commission, on the organisation’s ‘spirit of service’, keeping up to date on emerging trends, why digital leaders don’t need to come from technology backgrounds, and the growth in ‘wiggly line’ career paths. Bill Moses, Chief Digital Officer at Te Kawa Mataaho/Public Service Commission, on the organisation’s ‘spirit of service’, keeping up to date on emerging trends, why digital leaders don’t need to come from technology backgrounds, and the growth in ‘wiggly line’ career paths.

]]> 1641 no CIO Leadership Live with Roxanne Salton, Chief Digital Officer at Southern Cross Health Society https://www.cio.com/podcast/420090/cio-leadership-live-with-roxanne-salton-chief-digital-officer-at-southern-cross-health-society.html Roxanne Salton, Chief Digital Officer at Southern Cross Health Society, on why the job of transformation is not just the job of the CIO, the need to get more women into IT leadership roles, and being mindful of uncertainty in the year ahead and how it impacts your people. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:09:00 -0000 CIO Leadership Live with Roxanne Salton, Chief Digital Officer at Southern Cross Health Society full 2 Foundry Roxanne Salton, Chief Digital Officer at Southern Cross Health Society, on why the job of transformation is not just the job of the CIO, the need to get more women into IT leadership roles, and being mindful of uncertainty in the year ahead and how it impacts your people. Roxanne Salton, Chief Digital Officer at Southern Cross Health Society, on why the job of transformation is not just the job of the CIO, the need to get more women into IT leadership roles, and being mindful of uncertainty in the year ahead and how it impacts your people.

]]> 1969 no CIO Leadership live with TAB's Fred Laury https://www.cio.com/podcast/419375/cio-leadership-live-with-tabs-fred-laury.html Fred Laury, Chief Digital Officer at TAB New Zealand, on the importance of empathy to influence and collaborate, how the CIO role is changing post-pandemic, and how he’s learned to adjust the sails in rough waters.  Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0000 CIO Leadership live with TAB's Fred Laury full 1 Foundry Fred Laury, Chief Digital Officer at TAB New Zealand, on the importance of empathy to influence and collaborate, how the CIO role is changing post-pandemic, and how he’s learned to adjust the sails in rough waters.  Fred Laury, Chief Digital Officer at TAB New Zealand, on the importance of empathy to influence and collaborate, how the CIO role is changing post-pandemic, and how he’s learned to adjust the sails in rough waters. 

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