Executive Management TeamLinda Sissons, CNZMCHIEF EXECUTIVETim AllenGENERAL MANAGER,BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTMark BroadbentHUMAN RESOURCESDIRECTORAlan CadwalladerACADEMIC DIRECTORPh. D. (London)BA (Victoria University)BA (Victoria University)MMgt (Massey University)Diploma in Adult Education(Edinburgh)MA (1st class Honours)Advanced ManagementProgramme (Harvard)Linda has been responsiblefor the strategic managementand leadership <strong>of</strong> WelTec since1999. Prior to joining WelTec sheheld university and <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong>technology management rolesin New Zealand and the UnitedKingdom.She represents the New ZealandGovernment on the Board <strong>of</strong>Governors <strong>of</strong> the Commonwealth<strong>of</strong> Learning, is on the Board <strong>of</strong>WorldSkills NZ, and is a Director <strong>of</strong>ESITO (Electricity Supply IndustryTraining Organisation). She hasbeen a member <strong>of</strong> a number<strong>of</strong> Government commissions,including the Tertiary EducationAdvisory Commission.Linda holds a PhD from LondonUniversity, is a graduate <strong>of</strong>the Harvard Business SchoolAdvanced ManagementProgramme and is a member <strong>of</strong>the <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> Directors..Graduate Diploma inMarketing (VictoriaUniversity)Tim leads the development<strong>of</strong> new opportunities and thepromotion <strong>of</strong> WelTec to meetits objectives. His areas <strong>of</strong>responsibility are marketing,international and WelTecConnect.During 2012 he led thegrowth <strong>of</strong> WelTec Connectparticularly the furtherdevelopment <strong>of</strong> commercialtechnologies and products.Tim has also led the growth<strong>of</strong> WelTec’s internationalstudent numbers and thecreation <strong>of</strong> more studentwork placements.Tim has extensivecommercial, marketing andinternational experience,gained through seniorroles in a diverse range<strong>of</strong> industries includingeducation, shipping, sportsand horticulture.Diploma <strong>of</strong> Education(Guidance)Diploma (Youthand Development),(Commonwealth YouthProgramme, Asia-Pacific)Centre Ernst & YoungExecutive programmeMark is responsible forWelTec’s human resourcesstrategy and changemanagement as well ashuman resources operationsand capability development.With more than 25 years’experience in humanresources, line management,and development rolesMark’s has worked in awide range <strong>of</strong> organisationscovering the not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>itsector, government, stateownedenterprises, andeducation.Mark is a member <strong>of</strong> theHuman Resources <strong>Institute</strong><strong>of</strong> New Zealand.MBA (Otago University)As Academic DirectorAlan is responsible foracademic leadership atWelTec. His role is leadingand managing academicpolicy development,including learning access,student support servicesand resources to ensurehigh-quality student learningexperience outcomes. Hisrole also includes leading the<strong>Institute</strong>’s research activities.A career in the vocationaltertiary sector <strong>of</strong> more than12 years is complemented byearlier pursuits in commerceand business. Alan hasexperience as a lecturer inbusiness studies as wellas head <strong>of</strong> school. Hisbackground in education forbusiness management andhis interest in New Zealand’ssmall business sector fitwell with WelTec’s appliedresearch and technologytransfer contribution tobusiness and industry.10 | WELLINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
James SmithCHIEF FINANCIALOFFICERPeter CowperCHIEF OPERATINGOFFICERMichael HespDIRECTOR,SPECIAL PROJECTSJulia HennessyEXECUTIVE DEAN, FACULTYOF HEALTH, BUSINESS ANDSERVICE INDUSTRIESAlan J Peck, ONZMEXECUTIVE DEAN, FACULTY OFTRADES AND TECHNOLOGY(TO SEPTEMBER 2012)BCA (Victoria University)CA (New Zealand <strong>Institute</strong><strong>of</strong> Chartered Accountants)As Chief Financial OfficerJames is responsible for thestrategic financial frameworkand operational financialmanagement and reportingactivities undertaken withinWelTec.Prior to becoming the ChiefFinancial Officer Jameswas Financial Controller atWelTec. Previous to joiningWelTec James was theFinancial Accountant atThe Open Polytechnic <strong>of</strong>New Zealand, and held anumber <strong>of</strong> roles within InlandRevenue.James is a member <strong>of</strong>New Zealand <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong>Chartered Accountants.In 2012 the COO role involvesmanaging the AcademicRecords and Administration,Information <strong>Technology</strong>Services and Support,Student Experience, Facilities,Procurement, BusinessAdministration, BusinessIntelligence and changemanagement business areas.As well as these infrastructureand capability services,Peter’s responsibilities includebusiness process changeinitiatives for core studentmanagement. Peter alsoleads the Shared ServicesProgramme for WelTec(as part <strong>of</strong> the strategicpartnership with Whitireia)and Chairs the SharedService Governance Group.Peter brings many years’experience in leadership,managing complexand technical businessoperations, third-partysupplier models andoutsourcing, contractmanagement and leadingchange. Peter’s previous rolesinclude managing TelecomNew Zealand’s operationaland delivery business areas.He was Head <strong>of</strong> Science andEngineering at BRANZ and heowns Quorum Group.Peter is a Member <strong>of</strong> theMaritime New ZealandAuthority (the MNZ Board),is a founding trustee <strong>of</strong> thePorirua Digital Trust andmember <strong>of</strong> the New Zealand<strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> Directors.Master <strong>of</strong> Applied Finance(Victoria University)CA (New Zealand <strong>Institute</strong><strong>of</strong> Chartered Accountants)Michael began his newrole, having previouslybeen WelTec’s GeneralManager Corporate andFinance, in mid-2011. Therole <strong>of</strong> Director, SpecialProjects is to provide adviceon specific high prioritystrategy developments;manage investment andcapital projects; and developWelTec’s long-term campusplan.Previous experience forMichael includes a number<strong>of</strong> roles for FletcherConstruction; being amember <strong>of</strong> the team thatprivatised Works PropertyServices to become SercoGroup NZ, then holdingthe roles <strong>of</strong> CorporateServices Director andFinance Director for Serco;Chief Financial Officer andBoard Secretary for theNew Zealand Wool Board;a number <strong>of</strong> consultingand contracting roles fororganisations includingthe Department <strong>of</strong> Labour,Healthcare Otago,<strong>Wellington</strong> City Council, andthe Correspondence School.Michael is a memberNew Zealand <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong>Chartered Accountants.MEd (Victoria University)MMgt (Massey University)PG Dip HSM (MasseyUniversity)BA (Victoria University)DipN (<strong>Wellington</strong>Polytechnic)Julia has the overallresponsibility for themanagement <strong>of</strong> the Facultywhich is comprised <strong>of</strong> sevenSchools and the AcademicManager’s Unit.Prior to becoming theExecutive Dean <strong>of</strong> theFaculty, Julia was previouslyExecutive Dean <strong>of</strong> theFaculty for Health, Businessand Service Industries.Previous experience forJulia includes GeneralManager, Mental Healthand Addiction Service forHutt Valley DHB and SeniorAdvisor at the Ministry <strong>of</strong>Health. She worked in thetertiary education sectorbefore being appointedRelationship Manager forthe Central Regional HealthAuthority.She also taught on healthrelated programmes in thetertiary sector.She is a Fellow <strong>of</strong> theCollege <strong>of</strong> Nurses Aotearoa(NZ) and was a member<strong>of</strong> Nursing Council <strong>of</strong> NewZealand from 2008-2011.BA (Auckland)Diploma in StrategicStudies (University <strong>of</strong> NSW)Graduate (Royal College <strong>of</strong>Defence Studies, London)Advanced ManagementProgramme (Harvard)Alan was Executive Dean <strong>of</strong>the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Trades and<strong>Technology</strong> since February2009 to September 2012.He was responsiblefor WelTec’s schools <strong>of</strong>Information <strong>Technology</strong>,Creative <strong>Technology</strong>,Construction, Engineering,and Automotive <strong>Technology</strong>.He was also responsible forthe Trades Academy, whichopened in 2011.Before joining the tertiaryeducation sector in 2005,Alan served 40 years asan <strong>of</strong>ficer in the Royal NewZealand Navy, with a variety<strong>of</strong> appointments both at seaand ashore; in New Zealandand overseas. After leavingthe Navy, Alan worked inthe Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education,and the Tertiary EducationCommission before joiningWelTec.2012 ANNUAL REPORT | 11