Don is NZTE’s International Market Manager for South and Southeast Asia.
He took up the position in 2007 and has since focused solely on India, becoming NZTE’s representative on the India New Zealand Business Council.
He joined NZTE in 2005 as ICT Sector Manager.
Don’s background is in the technology sector. He was Internet Development Manager for Tait Electronics and has also held several roles at Jade Software Corporation in marketing, internet, multimedia and technical writing.
Don has had a long involvement with the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards, as judge (1997-present), a member of organising committees (2004-05 and 2007), and trustee of the governing body (NZHTA) 2007-08.
Since 2007 he has helped judge the Australian Consensus Software Awards (2007-present).
Don is a former Executive Board member of Canterbury Software Inc. and former Trustee of South New Brighton School (1997-2005).
Don is based in Christchurch.
