Viv is a leadership and governance professional who brings a unique set of skills and experience to the role.
Originally from the UK with a background in governance, marketing and sales, Viv has worked extensively in Asia, Europe and the Pacific in leadership roles in the corporate and membership services sector.
Prior to moving into the membership services arena, Viv was the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of SAP NZ, and before that spent several years in various marketing, sales, quality management and leadership roles with the IBM Corporation.
Delivery of professional services, and building and executing strategy in change management environments, has been a common theme across her career. The provision of digital services and technology, along with strong advocacy and lobbying to bring about legislative change, has also been a key focus.
Prior to joining PINZ in September 2019, Viv was also a Board Member and Deputy Chair of the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand since 2012, and was involved in a number of subcommittees, including chairing the Finance Audit and Risk Management Committee (FARM), Complaints Screening, Professional Standards and Professional Conduct Committees.
Viv is married with two adult children and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.
