FLINT Wellington: Get to Know a CxO
Description
Ever wondered what it really takes to make it to the top? Join us for an evening of speed networking with some of Wellington’s most inspiring executives. At Get to Know a CxO, you’ll have the chance to move around the room and chat one-on-one with a range of senior leaders. Expect candid conversations about their career journeys, lessons learned, and the moments that shaped their leadership. This isn’t your typical panel event. It’s relaxed, interactive, and designed to help you connect directly with the people behind the titles. Whether you’re curious about leadership, thinking about your next move, or just love hearing great career stories, this event’s for you. Come for the insights, stay for the connections ✨ 📅 Thursday 3rd December, 5:00PM for a 5:30pm start 📍 Venue: KPMG - Level 6, 44 Bowen Street, Wellington 🎙️ Speakers:
Additional speakers TBC. Spots are limited, with FLINT members taking priority over non-members so register now to secure your spot! FLINT is free to join, please register here: https://tuanz.org.nz/flint-signup/ We look forward to seeing you there. _______________________ About FLINT If you’re in the early stages of your career and you’re interested in digital technologies, come join the FLINT programme in your local city. We host events, webinars, podcasts and social catch ups that offer valuable networking, learning and growth opportunities. |
| Philip Whitmore, Partner, Cyber and Digital at KPMG | Philip is a Partner within KPMG Cyber with over 30 years’ experience across a broad range of cyber security disciplines. He has worked extensively in New Zealand, as well as throughout the wider Asia Pacific region. His cyber security knowledge and experience is supported by his wider business consulting background, giving him the ability to readily translate cyber security risks into a business context. Philip’s experience saw him win the New Zealand Cyber Security Person of the Year award in 2023. |
| Tristana Leist Bessler, Public Sector Account Manager at Data Bricks | Tristana Leist hails from Databricks, working with Aotearoa organisations to explore how data and AI can support better services and decision-making. Joining us from Seattle, WA, her work has spanned government, defence, education, and aerospace. She leads digital transformation with joy... and the occasional tap dance routine. Tristana also just scooped up the TUANZ Member awards for 'Outstanding Future Leader'. |
| Camy Bhandari, Co Founder & Director at NZ Tech Rally | Camy Bhandari is the Co-Founder and Director at NZ Tech Rally, a community platform for tech practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand. NZ Tech Rally brings tech professionals from across the country together to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive tech industry through conferences, meetups and workshops. She brings over 16 years of software development experience across banking, fintech, consultancies, startups and government. As a first-generation migrant, woman of colour and neurodiverse person, Camy draws on her own experiences to shape NZ Tech Rally into an inclusive and accessible space for everyone. |
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