Published on the 10/06/2015 | Written by Donovan Jackson
Award winners named at Auckland gala dinner…
At a gala dinner barely contained by the Langham Hotel’s capacious ballroom, Peter Muggleston (pictured) of Foodstuffs North Island was named CIO of the Year 2015, taking over the mantle of the country’s top technology leader from 2014 winner, IAG’s Kevin Angland. In this, the top category of the CIO Summit Awards, a special commendation was also made for Roger Jones of Auckland Transport.
The Awards are made up of five categories, recognising individuals and teams who have shown leadership, innovation and foresight in their contribution to ICT and business.
Other winners are:
- Emerging ICT Leader: Robert Muller, DB Breweries
- Engaging youth in ICT: OMG Tech!/Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust
- Executive Team of The Year: Foodstuffs South Island
Industry stalwart Sir Neville Jordan was named winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Technology In New Zealand Award. The citation for this award noted Jordan’s long service to the ICT industry in a variety of roles, including founding MAS Technology and Endeavour Capital, advising many government research and science agencies, and as a pioneering venture capitalist. He has invested in more than 35 start-up and early stage companies, from research, science and technology to horticulture and large-scale real estate, with many successful exits achieved.
Member of the judging panel Wendy Bussen said the CIO Awards celebrate excellence in the industry. “We recognise that high performing technology professionals, no matter where they are in their career path, have a positive impact on their employer, customers, suppliers and taxpayers. This year we were inspired by the professionals who are leading projects to help young people engage in ICT and in the process are creating a pipeline of future talent.”
Ullrich Loeffler, managing director of IDC Australia and New Zealand, noted the quality and popularity of entries in the 2015 CIO Awards which shows their value to participants, employers and sponsors. “We were also fortunate to attract a highly experienced judging panel representing a range of perspectives.”
