What we stand for:
Human-Centred
We love technology, not for its own sake, but for what it makes possible for people to achieve.
Experienced
Our Core Advisors have dealt with just about every type of challenge in the digital world.
Guidance
We operate like guides. We're there to get the best possible digital and technology outcome.
Meet the Lead Team
We have a nationwide network of skilled core advisors and specialists. Here is an example of the talent available to assist.
Paul Matthews
Chief Executive
Paul is a digital leader specialising in skills and education, with a strong background in driving transformation in tech.
He was previously the chief executive of IT Professionals NZ for 14 years and currently sits on or chairs for several commercial and not-for-profit boards. Over the years, Paul has piloted significant changes in the tech education and skills pathway in NZ.
Angela Whittle
Core Advisor
Angela develops and implements innovative, practical improvements to drive business performance.
She is a systems thinker who always maintains the big picture view. Angela’s background includes C-level IT leadership, programme management, project management and professional coaching with extensive experience in regulated environments.
Tony Cooke
Core Advisor
Tony is able to assess complex and difficult IT environments and identify key decisions and priorities for attention and action.
A former DHB CIO, Tony’s background includes leadership roles in digital tech including software development, business analysis and project management. He recently created the Public Health Information Strategy for Te Whatu Ora.
Ray Delany
Founder
Ray is an experienced change agent with a talent for identifying key issues, setting specific goals and achieving them.
His background includes many years at CIO and CEO level in different organisations, including senior leadership roles within DHBs, the Ministry of Health, Te Whatu Ora, and commercial technology service delivery and software companies.
Gareth Cronin
Core Advisor
Gareth comes from a strong software leadership background with mountains of strategic experience.
He is a people leader and technologist, having built, led and grown teams in some of New Zealand's most challenging software companies. Gareth enjoys setting technology and architectural vision and strategy, as well as fostering innovation in highly skilled teams.
Matt Lord
Core Advisor
Matt excels in solving big challenges by breaking them down into simple solutions.
He holds over 15 years' experience in a variety of industry sectors including consulting, banking, gaming and consumer goods. Outside of his extensive technical expertise, Matt is well-versed in risk assessment knowledge, programme management and implementation.
Danika Ciullo
Digital Marketing Advisor
Danika is an expert on all things digital marketing, from social media and content strategies to coaching and advising.
Following a stint helping manage comms and digital marketing for the United Nationals Association of NZ, Danika spent some time freelancing. Now she helps CIO Studio's clients set up and implement content and social media strategies.
Simon Ferrari
Core Advisor
Simon is a senior leader with strong corporate experience, specialising in leading people through significant change.
He enjoys engaging and leading people, technology, writing and reading, thinking, solving problems, honesty and integrity, challenges, and being involved in a diverse range of experiences both inside and outside a professional context.
Mike Dennehy
Core Advisor
Mike is skilled at developing and navigating a digital strategy that will have your business running at its true potential.
He has over 25 years of experience as a leader in the software industry, including senior leadership roles in small, medium and large software companies. Mike is a strategy expert and former President of the digital tech professional body, ITPNZ.
