Divina Paredes
New Zealand Editor
Divina Paredes was the editor of CIO New Zealand. She also organised and moderated CIO community events such as the CIO roundtable discussions and CIO leaders’ luncheons.
A diverse approach to building a career in NZ ICT
Meet technology leaders who help lay the groundwork for a new ecosystem where women and minority groups can flourish
Movers and shakers: NZ IT executives on the move
An updated list of ICT executives recently appointed into a new chief information officer role at organisations in New Zealand
‘Is this too technical? Should I dumb it down?’ ‘No’, she retorted
NZ female executives talk about the challenges of getting into and thriving in ICT, while advancing an inclusive workplace
Weaving empathy into digital strategy: Lessons from NZ’s Mercury
Chatbots and self-service cannot be default customer service channels, especially during an unprecedented event such as COVID-19
APAC pandemic lessons: Quick-thinking New Zealand CIOs a model to follow
Editorial leaders from CIO editions in ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand and India share in-market challenges, key lessons and examples of best practice during COVID-19.
Taking on a stretch assignment: Insights from Liz Gosling of NZ’s AUT
Liz Gosling is the CIO and director of operations at the university's emergency management team
How NZ organisations can maximise the chief data officer role
The CDO will fail to create differentiation and value if they are seen as ‘another CIO’ or 'technology-focused person’
Business continuity in action at ANZ Bank: An inside account
Investments in technology and a flexible workplace allowed quick response to COVID-19 challenges
The NZ CIO’s path to ‘unlock, resolve, reset’ a misaligned software project
NZ ICT lawyer Gerard Doolin calls for a new approach to avoid escalating conflict, legal costs and demoralised staff in the ‘as a service environment’
NZ CIO agenda: Upskilling for the upturn
NZ ICT leaders strengthen the case for continuous learning during a time of rapid change
