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Finalists Named for New Zealand CIO Awards 2024

Finalists Named for New Zealand CIO Awards

Auckland, 25 July 2024 – Tonight IDC and Brightstar proudly announced this year’s finalists in the CIO Awards which recognise individuals, teams and community groups who have shown leadership in their contribution to the lift technology into the spotlight.

The winners will be announced at the CIO Awards Gala Dinner on 20th August 2024 at Spark Arena in Auckland. The event promises to be an evening of prestige, recognition, and inspiration, supported by 2 Degrees, ClearPoint, Juniper Networks, and Sharp.

Finalists were selected from entries submitted across five categories, for this year’s awards, by an independent judging panel representing a cross section of New Zealand’s ICT and business community, from former CIO of the Year winners to leaders in Aotearoa’s digital economy. This week and next those finalists will take part in interviews with the judges for their category, culminating in a celebration of their selection at the CIO Awards Finalist evening in Auckland tonight. 

IDC New Zealand Country Manager, and awards judge, Louise Francis extended her congratulations to all the finalists, saying, “In a year where New Zealand businesses are facing extraordinary challenges and headwinds, this year’s finalists are a reminder of how innovative Aotearoa’s organisations are when faced with adversity. These awards continue to shine the spotlight on how quickly New Zealand organizations are evolving and leading the way through digital innovation. We congratulate all this year’s outstanding finalists and look forward to celebrating their achievements at the CIO Awards Gala Dinner in August.”

The 2024 finalists are:

New Zealand CIO of the Year

‘New Zealand CIO of the Year’, for how they have positioned the role of CIO strategically within the company and for demonstrating innovation and success in the past 12 months and into the future that and showing how it fits with the company’s overall business strategy.

Finalists:

  • Hamish Rumbold, Kiwibank 
  • Samir Ranchhod, Tāmaki Health
  • Shayne Tong, Foodstuffs South Island 
  • Tim Aynsley, Mercury NZ
     

Emerging ICT Leader

‘Emerging ICT Leader’ recognises and encourages exceptional ICT talent by professionals under 35 years of age. 

Sponsor: 2degrees

Finalists:

  • Manvi Madan, Ports of Auckland 
  • Moonis Vegdani, Counties Energy 

Community Tech Champions

‘Community Tech Champions’ honours and showcases outstanding initiatives promoting digital inclusion with the goal of educating, introducing, and engaging New Zealanders underrepresented in the ICT sector.

Finalists:

  • Christchurch City Council 
  • Tōnui Collab 
  • New Zealand Centre for Digital Connections with India

Best ICT Team Culture & Inclusion

‘Best ICT Team Culture & Inclusion’ recognises outstanding ICT team culture, recruitment, inclusion, and diversity practices that contributes to the team’s success.

Sponsor: Juniper Networks

Finalists:

  • Foodstuffs South Island
  • Kiwibank 
  • New Zealand Red Cross 
  • ProCare Network

  • ProCare Network 

Business Transformation through Digital and ICT

‘Business Transformation through Digital and ICT’ honours the achievements of organisations that have successfully planned and executed a Business Transformation initiative, or initiatives, using digital and disruptive technologies. By using technology to innovate and transform their business they have produced a range of benefits for the organisation.

Sponsor: Clearpoint

Finalists:

  • Hamiton District Council
  • Mercury NZ
  • Whakarongorau Aotearoa, New Zealand Telehealth Services

The highly anticipated recipient of the ‘Outstanding Contribution to ICT in New Zealand’ award, sponsored by Sharp, will also be named at the Awards gala dinner in August. 

This award is given to a high-profile person, or team, whose contribution has significantly and uniquely impacted the success and growth of New Zealand’s tech sector and community over the course of their career.

The CIO Awards take place at this year’s New Zealand CIO Summit. This year the focus is on the big themes that New Zealand CIO’s and business leaders are tackling in 2024 from leadership in the digital business, governance, cybersecurity, sustainable and the path to opportunities through emerging technology as we enter the AI moment. Held on at Spark Arena in Auckland, 20-21 August 2024, it features a diverse agenda to inspire and educate senior ICT executives in New Zealand. See the full programme https://www.ciosummit.co.nz/agenda.   

Sponsoring the New Zealand CIO Summit and Awards provides a unique opportunity to connect with top ICT leaders and decision-makers in New Zealand. Benefits include brand exposure, networking opportunities, and the chance to demonstrate thought leadership. For more details on sponsorship packages, visit How to Sponsor. 

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Media contact:

Louise Francis

Country Manager, 

IDC New Zealand

lfrancis@idc.com

+64 27 632 6835

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