Gary Elmes currently serves as the general manager digital at Port of Auckland.
Gary Elmes.
TPT Group Holdings (NZ) Ltd, a family-owned local investment company, has appointed Gary Elmes as an independent non-executive director.
Elmes is a highly accomplished digital transformation leader with nearly 40 years of experience in the technology and corporate sectors. He currently serves as the general manager digital at Port of Auckland.
In addition to his executive role, he is the board chair and a director of PortConnect and, throughout his career, Elmes has held significant senior management positions at major organisations, including Westpac New Zealand, Datacom Systems, and IBM New Zealand. His professional background is supported by a strong academic foundation, including a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the University of Bristol and a PGDipBus in Marketing from the University of Auckland. Beyond the boardroom, Elmes is an active member of the community, serving as a Council Member for the New Zealand Pistol Association and contributing to the Firearms Community Advisory Forum for the New Zealand Police.
TPT Group CEO and managing director Mike Marr commented: “Gary brings a wealth of information technology leadership to the board as we further position the business for the future and move towards the convergence of a number of our technology businesses under the Advanced Group brand.”
Independent chair Mark Loveard added: “We are excited to welcome Gary to the TPT Group board. His deep IT experience and wisdom will strengthen our capability to provide customers with leading-edge security and digital solutions.”
Since inception more than 26 years ago, TPT Group has achieved strong growth through 10 successful startup ventures, 17 strategic acquisitions, and strong organic expansion. With a continued focus on market capability, TPT Group remains committed to acquiring businesses to enhance its offerings further.
TPT Group also has a strong social and community lens supporting a range of charitable initiatives including The Runway Foundation and Innovation Franklin.
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