CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Simon leads the growth and performance of Whanau Tahi to recognise their aspirations of enabling real impact in the well-being of our whānau.

With more than 25 years’ experience in leading technology teams across a diverse range of sectors, Simon is passionate about applying his skills in blending product practices with modern ways of working and commercial acumen to take Whānau Tahi into the next phase of their journey.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Lewis has 17 years experience in the ICT industry, working in multinationals, locally-owned IT firms and the communications sector. Lewis has a BCA from Victoria University of Wellington, majoring in International Business and Commercial Law.

HEAD OF STRATEGY

Daymon has decades of experience in applying technologies to a wide rage of problems in business and other organisations. He has been part of the Whānau Tahi vision from it’s earliest beginnings and has helped grow its vision of whānau driven well-being. He has a BCom and Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Auckland and is a recipient of the Dame Mira Szaszy Alumni Award.

Daymon is of Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Toa descent.

HEAD OF ENGINEERING - DATA & INTEGRATION

With a degree in BEng (Computer Systems), Allan leads product strategy and roadmap for Whānau Tahi’s data and integration platforms and is responsible for the architecture of Whānau Tahi’s integration with core partners.

Building on the foundation of his software architecture and development background, he has experience in the health, financial and local government sectors.

HEAD OF ENGINEERING - DIGITAL

At the helm of Digital Engineering at Whānau Tahi, Isaac has a passion for technology and modern software with a commitment to delivering technology solutions to communities. Living and breathing agility and the DevOps principles as a way of life, Isaac pushes what's possible beyond the conventional understanding and expectations of the engineering domain.

As a young leader, he persistently challenges the status quo and brings fresh thinking to old problems. Isaac believes that every team can achieve greatness when given the opportunity to continuously learn, innovate, experiment, have a laugh and some fun, and be part of a community built on the foundations of autonomy, trust, and mutual respect.

Isaac is of Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Kahungunu descent.

GENERAL MANAGER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Successful outcomes for customers has long been Philip’s passion, with 8 years leading customer contact centres, including Auckland Council, and 15 years in business development, Philip brings huge experience to developing deep business relationships to our business.

Trained as a forester and from a farming background, Philip brings a practicality to developing business opportunities and solving complex customer challenges. “The Whānau Tahi kaupapa and the Whanau Ora model of care are the compelling opportunity to transform wellbeing outcomes for all New Zealanders, but especially Māori - that draws me in and inspires me every single day”

HEAD OF MARKETING, DIGITAL PRODUCTS & DELIVERY

Leti has decades of experience working across social and financial services on the frontline.

Leti has supported the lead of the Digital Transformation through Agile ways of working as a Product Owner, Service Design and Agile Coach best practices working alongside the orgainsations to shape their practices and working alongside the technology delivery teams.

LEARNING DESIGN & DELIVERY MANAGER

Jennifer has a wealth of experience across the tertiary education sector as a Learning Leader. Content designer, Marketing, Brand and Graphics Design.

Jennifer leads Whanau Tahi’s learning design and delivery of training to our partners and their workforce to ensure our end users understand how to use our tools to work for them.

AGILE DELIVERY LEAD

An accomplished Project Management and Agile Delivery Lead with a track record of driving successful outcomes in complex, dynamic environments.

With more than 12 years’ experience in ICT and background in both Organisational Change and Learning and Development from across Health, Social Services, Consumer Finance and Telecommunications sectors he a brings unique blend of leadership and technical acumen coupled with a keen delivery and customer focus.

Ace hails from Ngāti Haua, Tainui.

AGILE DELIVERY LEAD

Ramari has had various roles across the tech sector, her experience comes in the form of orgainsation Agile transitions with enabling and empowering software development teams to move towards more agile ways of working. Ramari is passionate about Agile and also mindful there are many approaches to delivery, that a model can be adapted to suit the environment. Ramari is passionate about ensuring our customers’ needs and goals are achieved ensuring that the priorities and business requirements have been fulfilled.