Accomplished leader/senior manager. Excellent networker, influencer, strategic thinker. Values-based collaborative leader.Passionate about bringing diverse people together to achieve outcomes, change and innovation.Resilient, performing well under pressure.Expert in developing and managing relationships and networks, understanding industry trends and economic and demographic indicators and then getting the right people to develop and implement the right solutions. Outstanding network. Connected with employers at all levels, from Chief Executive to the shop floor, in all industries. I have personal relationships with the business community, the Waikato RSLG, Chambers of Commerce, EMA, Waikato Tainui, Pacific Business Network, Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ, local and central government, schools, and many community organisations, social service providers and charities.Experience includes managing multi-disciplinary staff, strategic planning and management, budgeting and finance, risk management, facilities management, project management, engagement with industry and communities, academic programme development and delivery, quality management, service delivery across multiple sites, reorganising business units, merging schools, driving values and behaviours and a customer-focused culture. Always pushing the boundaries to achieve better outcomes. Particularly proud of taking a School of IT into the post graduate world, leading a consortium that developed and maintained a common business degree across nine institutions, and bringing together industry and educators to tender for an industry-led ICT grad school. Leadership style flexes as required but personal preference is values-based, flexible, inclusive, consultative and participative. I value people, diversity, collaboration and innovation. I am passionate about working with experts in their fields, supporting and developing staff. I set clear strategic direction and expectations and ensure that goals are met. Excellent people and communication skills. Public speaker, networker, presenter. I can speak on the marae. I value the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and have some familiarity with kaupapa Māori and kiingitanga. Developed training solutions with and for iwi. Co-led the development of an iwi engagement strategy.