Keynotes and Speakers for ITx Rutherford
Chief Executive, IT Professionals NZ
Paul Matthews is Chief executive of IT Professionals New Zealand, a role he has held for the past 11 years. He is a well networked leader, technologist, commentator within the tech sector.
At ITP, Paul leads the team that has transformed the organisation and delivered on a comprehensive programme of projects to improve the delivery of tech in NZ. His team also introduced professional certification to New Zealand (Chartered IT Professional NZ and CTech), accreditation of IT tertiary degrees, the ITx conference and much more.
Prior to this role Paul founded two technology-related companies including establishing and building the largest locally-owned IT company in Dunedin. Paul was originally MD and lead developer before expanding the company with teams focusing on both bespoke software and infrastructure.
He has a technology, management and entrepreneurial business background, supported by a BSc in Computer Science (Otago) and Executive MBA (Auckland).
In May this year the government announced that all six Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) will be fast-tracked for establishment by a target date of the end of 2020. This panel includes representatives of the "Creative, Cultural, Recreation and Technology" WDC, ITPNZ and CITRENZ. The goal of this session is to inform the attendees of the progress of the establishment of this WDC and allow for discussion on what the changes mean for vocational education.