Auckland Airport has appointed Richard Wilkinson (Tūhoe) as Chief Digital Officer, an executive team position focused on the management of the airport’s technology function and the delivery of digital innovation. Mr Wilkinson will join Auckland Airport on 14 August, bringing more than twenty years’ experience in large, complex, and high-profile digital environments across a range of industries. Auckland Airport Chief Executive, Carrie Hurihanganui, said Mr Wilkinson’s proven leadership in managing change both within the digital environment and across organisational cultures will be an asset for Auckland Airport. “We’re underway with a substantial, and necessary, reinvestment in our core infrastructure, which will greatly improve the experience of every customer at Auckland Airport. “Whether you’re a frequent flyer or it’s your first taste of New Zealand, your experience at Auckland Airport needs to be smooth, easy and enjoyable.
