Leadership Stories

Kiwi Stories

Leadership stories

New Zealand firms struggle to scale AI across business

Despite near-universal uptake, just 4% of New Zealand organisations say AI has transformed core operations, Datacom's survey shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Yesterday

Public Sector

Brian Hayes wins top Building People award in Auckland

More than 600 guests saw the One New Zealand Stadium lead scoop the top prize, after being delivered on time and below budget.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Leadership stories

Software-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 appoints Channel Chief to drive partner strategy

The cybersecurity vendor is widening its partner push as channel routes to market become central to global growth and customer reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

How to rescue a failing project in the first 48 hours

Within 48 hours, the priority is restoring clarity, aligning business and technology teams and deciding what the project can realistically deliver.

By Daniel Cunningham • 4 min read • Yesterday

Supply Chain

Avetta unveils Sydney summit series with new format

Businesses across Asia-Pacific will hear fresh research and customer awards as Avetta shifts its Sydney summit towards hands-on supply chain risk collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Industry leaders call for more women in cybersecurity roles

Progress remains patchy in cybersecurity, where women still hold just about 22% of jobs and senior gaps persist despite rising demand.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • 2 days ago

AI Security

Unlocking potential: How expanding leadership pathways for women strengthens cybersecurity

Diverse leadership is becoming a business necessity as cyber firms face a global talent shortage, rising AI threats and sharper risk decisions.

By Poupak Enbom • 2 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

SolarWinds names new Finance Chief as CEO plans exit

Leadership changes at SolarWinds will shape its next AI push, with a new finance chief in place and a chief executive handover under way.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Spinnaker appoints Rex Young as Chief Information Officer

Demand for third-party software support is forcing Spinnaker to harden systems and security as it scales globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Partner Programmes

GTIA names finalists for 2026 ANZ Spotlight Awards

A Sydney ceremony will honour IT channel leaders across Australia and New Zealand, with finalists spanning vendors, distributors and service firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Emergn launches Praxis to curb failing AI projects

Large firms are risking an average 2.4% of annual revenue on failed transformation and AI work as board visibility stays poor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Aleph to hold seventh Stanford GSB AI executive course

The five-day invitation-only course will gather senior leaders from more than 130 markets as Stanford GSB studies AI, management and growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

Partner Programmes

Consistent Infosystems wins top brand honour in India

The award highlights Consistent Infosystems' growing reach in India, where it now sells more than 693 products through 25 branches and 93 service centres.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Eltropy summit debates AI at Monterey leadership event

More than 90 credit union and community bank leaders weighed AI's efficiency gains against fraud and service risks at Eltropy's summit.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Unit4 appoints Anja Sadock as chief marketing officer

The hire is designed to sharpen Unit4's visibility, speed lead generation and support a push towards its ERPx cloud platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Human Capital Management

Macquarie Cloud Services tops Australia workplace list

Employee retention and recruitment may be bolstered as Macquarie Cloud Services retains the top small business workplace ranking in Australia for a third year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week