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Kiwi Stories

Leadership stories

Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion
Partner Programmes

Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion

The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Neil Livingston steps in as interim CEO at Kordia
Kordia

Neil Livingston steps in as interim CEO at Kordia

Neil Livingston to take over as interim Group CEO of tech firm Kordia on 2nd April 2024, bringing three decades of industry experience and leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Jessica McFadden named as new Cisco New Zealand Country Manager
Cisco

Jessica McFadden named as new Cisco New Zealand Country Manager

Cisco New Zealand announces Jessica McFadden as its new country manager, leveraging her 16-year experience within the company and 25 years in the tech sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Leadership stories

UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
Artificial Intelligence

UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare

Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Anastasia Nyrkovskaya makes history as Fortune Media's first female CEO
Leadership

Anastasia Nyrkovskaya makes history as Fortune Media's first female CEO

Anastasia Nyrkovskaya charts history at Fortune Media, becoming the first female CEO and spearheading the media giant's digital transformation and global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
EduTech

How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students

Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.

By Dan Martinez • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Confluent lauded in IDC MarketScape reports for data streaming prowess
Microsoft

Confluent lauded in IDC MarketScape reports for data streaming prowess

Data streaming operator Confluent garners leadership status in two IDC MarketScape reports, underscoring the increasing role of real-time data streaming technology in businesses' strategic and operational objectives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders
Microsoft

Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders

Satya Nadella's leadership ethos, combining authenticity, empathy, and intent, redefines success in the digital era, transforming both Microsoft's journey and tech industry paradigms.

By Larry Robertson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Commvault appoints Ashley Baird as new VP & MD of Market Expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault appoints Ashley Baird as new VP & MD of Market Expansion

Cloud industry veteran, Ashley Baird, has been appointed as Vice President and Managing Director of Market Expansion at data protection firm Commvault, charged with accelerating the company's growth in new markets.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO
Fintech

INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO

After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Angel investors seek positive impact, warns of startup overvaluations
Fintech

Angel investors seek positive impact, warns of startup overvaluations

Angel Investment Network's 2024 survey reveals that Angel investors' motivations shift towards positive impact over financial gain, highlighting new trends and potential pitfalls for start-ups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Belasko strengthens UK leadership team with two prominent appointments
Leadership

Belasko strengthens UK leadership team with two prominent appointments

Belasko boosts UK leadership team with Sandeep Lamba as Director of Fund Operations and Sugees Mahen as Director and Head of Private Debt, aiming to strengthen their business offerings.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Exclusive: How Alteryx is supporting the data revolution
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: How Alteryx is supporting the data revolution

Alteryx, an AI analytics automation platform, is mastering the data revolution, leveraging its 25-year history and comprehensive data solutions to empower industries across the globe.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Celonis appoints Rupal Karia as UK & Ireland leader
Digital Transformation

Celonis appoints Rupal Karia as UK & Ireland leader

Celonis appoints Rupal Karia, celebrated business leader with over 20 years' experience, to drive UK and Ireland expansion and spur digital transformation with their process knowledge and AI expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

Signifyd appoints Nikhita Hyett as EMEA General Manager
Fintech

Signifyd appoints Nikhita Hyett as EMEA General Manager

Commerce protection giant Signifyd appoints Nikhita Hyett as EMEA General Manager, leveraging her payment processing and fraud prevention expertise to boost operations in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Linnworks welcomes Stacy Kilgore as new Chief Financial Officer
eCommerce

Linnworks welcomes Stacy Kilgore as new Chief Financial Officer

Stacy Kilgore, with a proven track record in tech and finance, is now Linnworks' new CFO, poised to optimise efficiency and stimulate growth in the ecommerce platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
UK gamers credit video gaming for honed workplace skills
Gaming

UK gamers credit video gaming for honed workplace skills

Nearly half of UK gamers see their hobby as a source for professional skill-building, including communication and problem-solving, according to a recent Currys study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024