TUANZ Announces New Board Chair

The Technology Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) today announced the appointment of Paul Littlefair as Chair of the TUANZ Board.

“Paul brings deep technology leadership, proven governance experience and a strong commitment to developing the next generation of digital leaders,” says Craig Young, CEO, TUANZ.

“His track record across complex transformation, modern delivery and data-driven innovation will help guide TUANZ’s work to ensure all New Zealanders can thrive in a digitally connected Aotearoa.”

Paul Littlefair is the Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Kiwibank and has held senior technology roles across the financial services sector. He has broad expertise spanning cloud, agile software delivery, devops, data, infrastructure and enterprise architecture. He was awarded New Zealand CIO of the year in 2019. Paul was first appointed to the TUANZ Board in 2021. Originally from the UK, he migrated to New Zealand in 1998 and now lives in Wellington.

“TUANZ plays a critical role advocating for users, lifting digital capability, and building trust and safety online. I’m especially passionate about growing future leaders. Programmes like TUANZ’s FLINT and NextGen Leaders create powerful pathways to develop the skills and confidence New Zealand needs to compete globally,” says Paul Littlefair, Chair, TUANZ.

“As Chair, my focus will be on practical impact: partnering across industry and government to improve access and inclusion, foster responsible and innovative use of generative AI, strengthen data privacy, and continue building the digital skills that communities and businesses need. For our members, that means TUANZ continues to be a powerful voice, driving real outcomes that matter, creating opportunities for connection, learning, and influence. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of technology in Aotearoa, this is the place to be.”

“I’d like to sincerely thank Tristan Ilich for his outstanding service. Tristan has been a member of the TUANZ Board since 2016 and an exceptional Chair for the past six years. Under his leadership, TUANZ has evolved from a telecommunications-focused user association into one with a broader technology remit, reflecting the changing needs of our sector. While Tristan is stepping down as Chair, I’m pleased that he will remain on the Board, and TUANZ will continue to benefit from his experience and leadership.”

The new Chair will work with the TUANZ Board and team to advance the association’s refreshed strategy, focused on five critical themes: access and inclusion, trust and safety, education, generative AI and data privacy

For further information or interview requests, please contact:

Craig Young
CEO, TUANZ
Phone: 021 488 188
Email: craig.young@tuanz.org.nz

About TUANZ
As the independent technology user’s association for Aotearoa, TUANZ aims to build on its history of leading and achieving positive change. Our goal is to mobilise users across all parts of society and the economy, ensuring they are aware of the opportunities and upcoming developments in technology.

Learn more about TUANZ and explore our current work programme here: www.tuanz.org.nz