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James Hassett

Commander · DISC type D
APME ERP Lead - HCL Tech Consulting Asia Pacific and Middle East at HCLTech
📍 New Zealand

James Hassett is the APME ERP Lead at HCLTech, bringing over 25 years of experience in driving organizational value through strategic planning, operational optimization, and change management. An alumnus of Auckland University of Technology, he is described by colleagues as diligent, methodical, and reliable.

James maintains a deep connection to his Māori heritage, identifying with the Ngāti Kahu iwi (tribe). His personal introduction is a traditional Pepeha, which grounds his identity by naming his ancestral mountain, sea, and waka (canoe), reflecting a strong link to his culture and land.

He introduces himself with his Pepeha: "Maungataniwha is my mountain, Tokerau is my sea. "

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
APME ERP Lead - HCL Tech Consulting Asia Pacific and Middle East
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New Zealand
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Decisive
Strong-Willed
Candid & Clear

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

ERP Modernization
He advocates for modernizing ERP systems now, believing it's a critical foundation for organizations to succeed and get ahead in the future.
Sustainable Transformation
Leads the HCLTech Consulting Team for APME with a focus on helping organizations achieve long-term, sustainable transformation, not just immediate gains.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
APME ERP Lead - HCL Tech Consulting Asia Pacific and Middle East
HCLTech
9-2024 - 4-2025
Consulting - SAP Practice Lead
HCLTech
10-2021 - 9-2024
NZ SAP Practice Lead
IBM
3-2013 - 12-2021
Managing Director
Hannah Consulting Pty Ltd
8-2012 - 3-2013
Product Deployment Manager - Schools
NSW Department of Education and Communities
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Media appearances

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Education
2001 - 2005
CIMA
Chartered Institute Of Management Accounting
1992 - 1995
Advertising & Marketing
Auckland University of Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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