Tech Leadership Insight
Tech Leadership Insight - Executive Forum & Podcast Series
The strategic technology conversation New Zealand leaders need now.
New Zealand organisations are navigating a complex environment - economic pressure, rising security risks, and the accelerating impact of AI on productivity and competitiveness.
Tech Leadership Insight is an exclusive Ricoh executive forum designed to cut through the noise and focus on what matters most:how technology leaders can drive resilience, efficiency, and long-term business value.
In this premiere session, Darren Elmore, Managing Director of Ricoh New Zealand, hosts Shannon Harris from HP for a candid, high-level discussion on the strategic decisions shaping modern organisations.
This is not a product session.It is a peer-level conversation on leadership, strategy, and real-world outcomes.
Why This Matters Now
- Economic pressure is reshaping IT investment decisions
- AI is redefining productivity and competitive advantage
- Security is now a board-level priority
- Technology leaders are expected to deliver measurable business outcomes, not just systems
This session is designed to help you navigate these shifts with clarity and confidence.
What You’ll Gain
- Clarity on navigating constrained investment environments
Understand how leading New Zealand organisations are reprioritising technology spend to deliver maximum business value under economic pressure. - Insight into delivering measurable outcomes from technology
Explore how technology leaders are shifting from system delivery to driving tangible business impact and ROI. - A leadership perspective on security as a board-level priority
Reframe cybersecurity from a technical function to a critical enabler of resilience, trust, and business continuity. - A pragmatic view of AI’s role in productivity and competitiveness
Cut through the hype and focus on where AI is driving real, measurable advantage for organisations. - Peer-level discussion with senior executives
Engage in a focused, high-value dialogue with a select group of CIOs and business leaders facing similar challenges.
Event Agenda
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Live Podcast Conversation
- 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Executive Roundtable Q&A
- 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Private Executive Lunch
A strategic dialogue on NZ business priorities, AI, security, and technology leadership.
A closed, candid discussion with attending leaders.
An opportunity to connect, exchange perspectives, and deepen conversations.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
- CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and Heads of IT
- Senior Technology Decision-Makers
- Business Leaders responsible for digital strategy and transformation
To ensure meaningful dialogue, this session is limited to a select group of senior executives.
The Speakers
Darren Elmore - Host
Managing Director,
Ricoh New Zealand Ltd
Darren Elmore leads Ricoh New Zealand and brings extensive experience in helping organisations transform their workplaces through technology, automation, and innovation.
In Tech Leadership Insight, Darren hosts candid conversations with industry leaders to explore the strategic role technology plays in enabling modern businesses.
Shannon Harris - Guest Speaker
Managing Director,
HP New Zealand
Shannon Harris brings deep expertise in enterprise technology and workplace innovation, helping organisations adopt secure, future-ready solutions that support evolving business needs.
In this session, Shannon will share insights into how organisations can stay resilient in challenging economic times, leverage AI and strengthen security frameworks, and maximise the value of technology investments.
Secure your place now
If you are shaping technology strategy within your organisation, this is a conversation worth being in.
