Aspire Executive Search

Our warmest congratulations to Stephanie Creasy on her appointment as Chief Technology Officer of AA New Zealand. The New Zealand Automobile Association is one of New Zealand’s most recognised and respected brands. It is an organisation with a rich and proud history, and a bright and promising future. The AA has been guiding life’s journeys for 121 years, they’re a trusted partner to their members and a permanent feature on our country’s landscape. Engaging with over 2.3 million Kiwis, it is an organisation of considerable diversity and complexity. A digital native, Stephanie’s early working experience was developed in consulting capacities, advising many of New Zealand’s leading corporates on digital strategy, product and process development.  Demonstrating impressive progression, her consulting career would culminate with her appointment as Managing Director of Digital Arts Network \ New Zealand.  Transitioning client side, Stephanie would then join ANZ where she would hold a succession of Tribe Lead and General Management roles, leading significant programmes of digital transformation with large operational workforces.  Most recently, she has been at Genesis, initially leading all technology product chapters, digital platforms, and digital initiatives, before being promoted into a role investigating the new services, propositions and technologies that will support New Zealand’s transition to a lower carbon energy future. Stephanie brings that unique combination of technical expertise, strategic and leadership acumen, relationship building ability, plus a firm grasp on the future technologies that will allow the AA to continue to evolve and prosper. She will undoubtedly add value as part of the Executive Leadership Team, and we wish her all the best in her new role. As always, our deepest thanks to Nadine Tereora and Vicki Caisley for the opportunity to support them on this process, and gratitude to Philippa Curtis for all her hard work in support of this outcome. #lifesjourneys #CTO #aspireappoints

We are thrilled to offer our congratulations to Zoe Anderson on her appointment as Chief Credit Officer for MTF. MTF is on a mission to help New Zealanders get the things they need, to help New Zealanders to do more.  With a proud heritage, and an exciting future, MTF is a genuinely people focussed, locally owned business with a palpable ambition to do more. A Dunedin native, Zoe has recently returned from just over thirteen years in Western Australia where she demonstrated an impressive track record of performance and promotion within RAC WA.  A graduate of the University of Otago, Zoe is a passionate credit professional, with a deep understanding of the technologies and processes that deliver fantastic customer outcomes.  She has purposefully and intentionally committed herself to working within the finance sector, and spoke with conviction about the positive impacts this industry has on everyday Kiwis.  She possesses a depth of both technical and leadership skills that will make her a valuable contributor as part of MTF’s executive leadership team. From our very first meeting, Zoe impressed us a very special person and we could not be happier to see her joining such a special company. It's always a pleasure to work with the great team at MTF, with particular thanks to Chris Lamers and Jane Stumbles. Thanks also to Katherine Gillespie for her unwavering support on this engagement. #helpingKiwis #credit #aspireappoints

Our warmest congratulations to Annaliese Atina on her appointment as Managing Director of Ford Motor Company of New Zealand. Ford, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, is an organisation committed to building a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. With a rich 120-year heritage, Ford continues to adapt and change, ensuring it designs and manufactures vehicles that will continue to delight and inspire customers. Annaliese is an executive with a sustained track record of impact and success across the FMCG and telecommunications and technology sectors.  Demonstrating near constant promotion at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Annaliese would lead high-performing teams across sales, customer and technology functions.  Her grounding in FMCG provided a broad set of commercial disciplines that would serve her well in her most recent role as General Manager SMB and Partnerships at One New Zealand.   A Professional Certified Coach, Annaliese is currently pursing her Master of Business Administration from The University of Waikato. She currently serves as a member of the TUANZ Board and is an active participant in the Springboard Trust volunteer coach programme. Annaliese is a customer-focused, forward-thinking leader with a passion for enabling individuals and teams to perform.   A highly emotionally intelligent leader, Annaliese brings a broad commercial skill set that will undoubtedly serve her well in her new role. #BuiltFordProud #AspireAppoints