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Who we are
CIO Studio advisors are New Zealand’s experts in digital and tech strategy.
Our nationwide network has decades of experience running digital transformations, and we're ready to
move yours forward, and fast.
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.
Our
story
The CIO Studio Story
CIO Studio was formed specifically to help New Zealand businesses transform through better strategic use of technology.
We're all about getting strategic expertise to the right people - Enterprise-level firepower to small and medium kiwi businesses. We strive to be the #1 place where credible strategic tech people help enable growing SMEs to achieve their vision.
Originally founded by experienced CIO and CEO Ray Delany, today CIO Studio is a nationwide network of C-level digital and tech experts including some of the digital sector's most respected leaders.
We do digital strategy: competent digital planning and strategy development focusing on real-life challenges, and independent of any specific technology or vendor.
And we work for you. We're not there to sell you anything - in fact, we'll cut through the vendor gloss for you, and get to the bottom of what you really need. Then help you get it in place with the minimum of disruption.
Meet the lead team
We have a nationwide network of skilled core advisors and specialists, but here is an example of the talent available to assist.
Angela Whittle
Core Advisor
Angela develops and implements innovative, practical improvements to drive business performance.
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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.
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 comes from a strong software leadership background with mountains of strategic experience.
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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.
Gareth Cronin
Core Advisor
Danika Ciullo
Programme Manager
Danika has a wide range of business skills from digital marketing to programme management, coaching and advising.
Following a stint helping manage comms and digital marketing for the United Nationals Association of NZ, Danika spent time at Health NZ in comms and change management as part of the Hira programme. She is now on a long-term engagement with one of our major clients.
Sean is an experienced director with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry.
Skilled in IT Strategy, Management, and System Deployment, Sean has led the growth of numerous start-ups and managed small teams as well as international companies.
Sean Dick
Core Advisor
Alex Wheatley
Core Advisor
Alex has led wide-ranging improvements in technology infrastructure, information systems, and digital strategy.
His work spans technical delivery, strategic planning, team development, and stakeholder engagement. Known for his hands-on approach, Alex combines deep technical expertise with leadership skills to drive performance, enable informed decision-making, and support the delivery of quality public health services.
Russell Craig
Core Advisor
Russell has a global career as a trusted digital advisor. With deep expertise in many areas of technology he has helped governments, businesses, and non-profits maximise their digital investments.
He has collaborated with public and private sectors on digital strategy and transformation, managing risks, and seizing opportunities.
Simon has IT industry skills and experience developed through various roles, focussing on leading technologists to successfully deliver complex, mission-critical business solutions.
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His work has spanned the commercial and public sectors, largely within the professional services vendor environment.
Simon Ferrari
Core Advisor
Stuart MacKinnon
Core Advisor
Stuart helps organisations bridge the gap between technology and strategic outcomes.
From detailed analysis to advising senior leaders, boards, and ministers, Stuart is passionate about empowering organisations to deliver value through technology. His broad skill set and deep experience make him an indispensable asset in any setting.
Richard is an IT leader with extensive experience in strategy, digital transformation and software development.
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He loves designing and implementing solutions to real world problems and improving business outcomes by lifting the quality of IT.
Richard Horton
Core Advisor
