Published on the 01/12/2014 | Written by Newsdesk
Well-known technology industry face Graeme Mueller has been appointed to the industry group to take its evolution to the next stage…
NZTech, which promotes the growth of the technology industry in New Zealand, has announced the appointment of Graeme Muller after an unorthodox recruitment drive. Muller was one of more than 30 applications vetted by the NZTech Board, which advertised the role by means of a video released on its social networks, touting it as “one of the best jobs in the New Zealand technology industry”.
NZTech said it was looking for someone dynamic, energetic and capable to take over the reins from out-going CEO Candace Kinser as her three year tenure came to a close. “NZTech has lofty goals, so we need someone with the passion, charisma and commitment to match,” said NZ Tech chairman Bennett Medary at the time, adding that the board especially wanted to hear from applicants who had a vision for a tech-enhanced New Zealand and their ideas on the kinds of projects we should be pursuing over the next three years.
Muller ticks the boxes and is likely already known to many in the New Zealand hi-tech industry. He was most recently a managing partner of Ecosystem research and advisory firm in Auckland which he launched just over a year ago. Prior to that he spent a decade at IDC in a number of international management roles, during which he was responsible for the overall management, research services and sales and marketing for a variety of territories and across a number of hi-profile hi-tech industries.
Speaking to iStart at the NZ Hi-Tech Flying Kiwi Awards lunch last week, Medary said that he was very pleased to have Muller on board. He added that his research background and strong focus on creating processes quickly in complex environments means he is perfectly placed to take NZTech to the next stage of its evolution.
On his LinkedIn profile Muller himself says he has “an approach that nothing is insurmountable” and is “skilled in understanding technology and the interplay of business issues and technology across multiple industry sectors”. His first official day is Monday 1st December.
Kinser meanwhile has taken on a role at Palantir Technologies, a software and services company based in Palo Alto. She has also recently joined the board of Talent International recruitment firm, adding to her five other current board positions.
