Steve Mayo-Smith is now head of the Digital Technology High Impact Programme (HIP) of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. The Digital Technology High Impact Programme is a partnership between NZTE, Callaghan Innovation and the NZ Technology Industry Association (NZTech). Mayo-Smith was originally tapped to head the health technology component of the programme. Two weeks ago, his portfolio was expanded to include software as a service (SaaS), Web services, software development, gaming development, post production, animation and mobile technology. The programme targets high growth areas like the United States, South Korea and Australia. It is also working closely with the Kiwi Landing Pad in San Francisco, a facility set up to provide an initial base for New Zealand companies entering the North American market. One of the companies it has hosted was Xero, says Mayo-Smith, who visited the site last week. Prior to this, Mayo-Smith worked as an independent business strategy consultant, and was general manager-technology for Livestock Improvement Corporation, and CIO at Yellow New Zealand, MedTech Global (on contract), Radius Health Group and Auckland District Health Board. He is also a member of the editorial advisory board of CIO New Zealand. Send news tips and comments to divina_paredes@idg.co.nz Follow Divina Paredes on Twitter: @divinap Follow CIO New Zealand on Twitter:@cio_nz Sign up for CIO newsletters for regular updates on CIO news, views and events. Join us on Facebook. Related content events promotion Australia's CIO50 Team of the Year Awards finalists revealed Along with the unveiling of the annual CIO50 List and the team category winners, the 2023 CIO50 Awards will also recognise the inaugural Next CIO winner and a new Hall of Fame recipient. By Cathy O'Sullivan May 31, 2023 3 mins IDG Events brandpost API security: key to interoperability or key to an organization? Understanding the risks of using APIs and how to prepare to address those risks. By Keith Zelinski, Managing Director, Technology Consulting May 31, 2023 6 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Designing the campus of the future starts with high-quality 10 Gbps connectivity By Huawei May 31, 2023 4 mins Network Architect Networking Devices Networking brandpost How an Indian real-estate juggernaut keeps growing by harnessing the power of zero A South Indian real-estate titan is known for the infinite variety and impressive scale of its projects, but one of its most towering achievements amounts to nothing literally. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor May 31, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe