The new and interim appointments to the leadership team will begin to come on board from July 24.
The new operating model implemented at Auckland Unlimited, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s new economic and cultural agency, has announced the latest appointments to its leadership team.
Director, investment and industry, Pam Ford was previously Ateed’s general manager economic development. She will lead the investment and industry rōpū (group), which creates and facilitates opportunities to attract people to our region, including destination initiatives, business and investment, sustainability and climate change, screen industry and workforce development.
Director, Māori outcomes, Helen Te Hira was previously RFA’s general manager, kaupapa Māori. She will lead the Māori outcomes rōpū. The need to deliver for mana whenua and mataawaka is woven throughout Auckland Unlimited’s new model.
The following roles have been filled on an interim basis while permanent recruitment is undertaken.
Director, arts, entertainment and events (interim), Robbie Macrae. Macrae, who is currently director for Auckland Live, will lead the rōpū that attracts and delivers Auckland Unlimited’s events and programmes, and supports the wider performing arts and major events communities through grants and development initiatives and other services.
Director, cultural organisations (interim), Heather Harris. She joins Auckland Unlimited from Victoria and Albert Museum and was previously COO for Auckland War Memorial Museum. She will provide a connected approach for important and unique cultural institutions and visitor experiences (Auckland Zoo, Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland Stadiums and NZ Maritime Museum).
The new and interim appointments to the leadership team will begin to come on board from July 24. They join chief executive Nick Hill, chief people officer Lynn Johnson, and interim chief financial and corporate services officer Brian Monk, who were previously appointed during our transformation process.
The three remaining roles of director, marketing and communication; director, change and transformation (fixed term); and chief digital officer are yet to be filled.
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