Aaron Fulton
Aaron is the part-time Executive Officer of ManawaTech. Aaron is the go-to person for all things ManawaTech. When Aaron is not working for ManawaTech he is running his own business webToLife Software or startup doop.
Benji Prichard
Benji (through the Factory) offers some relationship support to ManawaTech.
ManawaTech is governed by a board who are elected at the AGM each year. ManawaTech also employ one staff member part-time to be the person on the ground getting stuff done. Meet the team.
Heather Todd
Heather is a senior leader in one of the regions most well-known IT firms. She wears many hats including being a virtual CIO. Heather is passionate about getting more young women into Tech.
Clare Thomas
Clare is the head of operations and delivery at a well-known software development consultancy. Clare brings a wealth of practical knowledge to the board.
Ara McLaughlin
Ara has close to 20 years of experience in technology-enabled transformation, working predominantly as an independent consultant and contractor across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
Shumin Zhou
Shumin Zhou is an experienced IT leader with a strong background in systems reliability, cloud transformation, and digital innovation. As a senior Manager at Farmers Mutual Group (FMG), Shumin leads a multi-disciplinary team delivering award-winning outcomes.
Shayne
Shayne is the owner and Principal Consultant at Cloud People Ltd and holds an MBA specialising in strategic HR, alongside advanced certifications in Project Management and ITIL. He is passionate about strengthening local capability and creating sustainable opportunities for talent within the community.
Paula Richardson
Paula is the academic portfolio manager at UCOL. Paula, and UCOL, have been a long-term supporter of ManawaTech and what we are both trying to achieve in the region. Paula holds the second of the two Ecosystem partner seats.