For Elle Archer’s significant contribution and lasting contribution to the technology and business in New Zealand, she received the Outstanding Contribution award. Archer is a strategic leader with over 27 years’ experience across iwi, government, business, and community sectors, holding multiple governance roles and driving initiatives in digital equity, Māori innovation, and inclusive, future-focused digital transformation across Aotearoa.
Elle Archer, winner of the Outstanding Contribution award at the NZ CIO Awards 2025.
Full list of winners and finalists at the 2025 New Zealand CIO Awards
CIO of the Year (sponsored by Datacom)
Winner: Alexandra Smart, Southern Cross Travel Insurance
Finalists: Hamish Archer, WEL Networks
Finalists: Sean O’Donoghue, BestStart Educare
Finalists: Stephen Kurzeja, 2degrees
