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Hamish Archer

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Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at WEL Networks
📍 New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Hamish Archer is the Chief Digital Officer at WEL Networks, where he leads the digital transformation strategy. His extensive experience includes serving as CTO for IBM New Zealand and TSB Bank, along with technology consulting. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Auckland and is described by peers as skilled in translating technology into tangible business benefits.

He is a vocal advocate for data privacy and the confidentiality of personal information. Hamish also shows a keen interest in the practical, high-impact applications of modern AI, challenging common misconceptions about the technology and analyzing public data on topics like oil exploration in his personal time.

After a successful consulting engagement establishing WELs digital strategy, the company brought him on full-time to accelerate their transformation.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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Digital Transformation
As Chief Digital Officer, he is currently leading the strategy and execution to accelerate WEL Networks' transition into a digital business.
Cybersecurity & Privacy
His background includes establishing information security programs, and he has publicly advocated for the protection of personal information and data privacy.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
WEL Networks
5-2022 - 2-2023
Chief Technology Officer
IBM New Zealand
12-2020 - 4-2022
Enterprise Architect (contractor)
Firstgas Group
12-2018 - 11-2020
GM Technology
TSB Bank Ltd
8-2016 - 12-2018
Chief Technology Officer
TSB Bank Ltd
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Education
1993 - 1998
BE
University of Auckland
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