Avinash de Silva
Head of Technology
I’ve spent the last decade leading transformation across financial services, investment, and logistics. I’ve modernised tech stacks, introduced AI and automation, and helped businesses grow through scale, acquisition, and operational change. At Alvarium and Pathfinder, I rebuilt the technology function from the ground up. That included strategy, innovation, vendor partnerships, and integration work during M&A. I focus on making technology a commercial enabler. I’m known for bringing structure and clarity, setting high standards, and leading with empathy. I'm excited about the potential of AI. After completing the AI for Executives programme at UC Berkeley, I’ve been helping organisations in Aotearoa adopt it in practical ways, governed, and focused on real outcomes. Outside of work, I serve on the national board of IT Professionals NZ, mentor through the King’s Trust and Summer of Tech, and support initiatives that grow capability across the tech sector. I’ve been recognised on the CIO50 list and as a finalist in the NZ CIO and TUANZ awards.