Piers Shore
around 60 new jobs to the Waikato region , as the local support services for Fonterra employees will be based at its Hamilton Delivery centre .
Fonterra is committed to adding value not just to customers , but to its surrounding community . “ By partnering with major tech firms like Microsoft ,
Salesforce , SAP and Amazon , it brings us much needed global technical expertise , which will also help the evolution of the technology ecosystem of New Zealand as a country ,” Shore explains .
“ It ’ s very important when you are on a transformation journey that you communicate ,” says Shore . “ Not just
Piers Shore
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Piers is the Chief Information Officer for Fonterra . He moved to Aotearoa in 2018 to join Fonterra after numerous technology and digital roles across the globe , mainly in life sciences .
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During his time at Fonterra so far , he has led a comprehensive review and reset of the IT strategy , service delivery and operating model , including the following :
• Managing the IT budget and project portfolio with management remit
• Optimising infrastructure , architecture , ERP environment , data management and cybersecurity protocols to provide a robust , stable platform for future innovation
• Building innovation capabilities to drive company-wide productivity and efficiency He has introduced three core priorities to strengthen Fonterra ’ s core infrastructure and operations , improve business partnerships and develop Fonterra ’ s people with a focus on diversity .
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