Responsible for the leadership and overall strategy for the New Zealand Datacom Data & Analytics business. Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional client outcomes. Skilled in team leadership, business development, and operational management, adept at navigating complex market landscapes to achieve organisational objectives.Key responsibilities:* Strategic Planning & Execution* Team Leadership & Development* Business Development & Sales Strategy* Data Analytics & Insights* Operational Management* Client Relationship Management* Market Analysis * Financial Management & Budgeting* Technology Innovation* Risk Management around data usage

Key stakeholder within the NOW Consulting executive team helping to drive NOW's objective to become the number one data focussed consultancy in NZ. The role involved developing, defining and executing the overall strategy for NOW to ensure we were focused on the right strategic technology initiatives that achieved sustainable growth and ultimately delivered value to our customers. Helped negotiate the eventual sale of the NOW Consulting business to Spark (Qrious).

Reporting into the Asia Pacific Vice President, responsible for identifying, developing and delivering high quality Data and Analytics solutions across the Asia Pacific region.This involved regular travel to the region to meet with both senior customer executives as well as recruitment of key strategic partners.

Overall responsibility for development and execution of a long term partner alliance growth strategy for the IBM NZ Global Business Partner practise.

Overall ownership for New Zealand sales and execution of Business Analytics and Information Management solutions based around IBM Cognos, SPSS, InfoSphere and IBM Software Group Services.

Ownership and execution of overall sales strategy to a core group of IBM Enterprise clients, Responsible for entire portfolio of IBM offerings including Software, Hardware and Service Solutions.

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