Competenz has appointed Murray Newman as general manager, Corporate Services. With a background in finance and corporate governance, he brings over 20 years of executive experience across diverse industries.
Most recently, his senior roles at NTT New Zealand and Intergen, included positions as chief financial officer and general manager, Corporate Services.
In his new role, he will lead Competenz’s corporate services teams, leveraging his financial acumen and deep expertise in building strategy and organisational culture. His key priorities in the first 100 days include implementing a technology roadmap and getting hands-on insights by joining training advisors in the field.
He acknowledges that the sector faces uncertainty due to pending government announcements, but he’s focused on preparing Competenz for future growth and resilience.
He says, “Competenz is full of people passionate about our learners’ outcomes. I am excited to transition into the work-based learning industry, building relationships across the organisation and supporting Kiwis as they work toward their trades.”
