At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top New Zealand based CFO’ operating in the Information Technology space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Rachel Walsh
Datacom Group Chief Financial Officer of Datacom Group
Rachel joins Datacom from Abano Healthcare, where she has been CFO for the past five years. Rachel has 25-years’ experience in the finance sector, working across Hong Kong, New Zealand and the USA. Rachel replaces Amanda Goddard as Group CFO, and will be tasked with further enhancing Datacom’s financial discipline and efficiency, positioning the business for further growth.
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About Datacom Group: Datacom Group is one of Australasia’s largest professional IT services companies.
Alvin Soh
Chief Financial Officer of Online Republic
Alvin is a qualified CA and has been involved in the travel industry for 12 years. He has a wealth of industry knowledge from his numerous financial and commercial roles for Flight Centre in NZ and the USA. His previously role was CFO of Flight Centre in New Zealand.
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About Online Republic: Online Republic is a global travel e-commerce group operates an online bookings of rental cars.
Rohit Selvaratnam
Chief Financial Officer of ARANZ Geo Ltd
Rohit has a strong commercial and strategic focus under-pinned by over 15 years’ senior experience in listed and private companies, in Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific and Asia. Rohit has significant corporate finance and capital markets experience across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Asia. He has previously held key finance and strategy roles at Melbourne and Launceston Airports, Yellow Pages Group New Zealand and Telecom New Zealand.
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About ARANZ Geo Ltd: ARANZ Geo products and services harness information to extract value, bring meaning and reduce risk.
Susan Putt
Chief Financial Officer of Serko Online
Susan has over 25 years experience working in New Zealand and has also worked in Australia and Canada. She is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. Susan has worked as CFO, Head of Strategy, and Director for a number of New Zealand businesses including Airways Corporation, Genesis Power, Metrowater, Simpl Group and Radiola Corporation. Over the last 10 years Susan has specialised in contract CFO engagements working with high growth companies.
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About Serko Online: Serko Online is a online booking tool for large organisations.
Murray Newman
CFO of Intergen
During his time in London, Murray worked solely for professional service firms and spent time with such organisations as Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and Clifford Chance. His last role in London was as the Finance Director of a nationwide law firm. In addition to Murray’s CFO responsibilities, he is also the Company Secretary for Intergen’s Board of Directors and its subsidiaries.
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About Intergen: Intergen delivers business outcomes using Microsoft technology, across New Zealand, Australia and North America.
Karina Kielland
Chief Financial Officer of CricHQ
Having extensive accounting and financial experience, Karina is passionate about business improvement. The opportunity to join the team at CricHQ was a perfect fit given her love of supporting her son’s cricket.
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About CricHQ: CricHQ is the worlds leading digital platform for Cricket.