Our Management team
Our Management Team
Simon Mackenzie Grad DipBS (Dist), DipFin, NZCE GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE ―
Simon Mackenzie is passionate about the power of technology to transform the energy industry and consumers’ lives. As Group Chief Executive, he has expanded and driven Vector’s portfolio of businesses to embrace innovative technologies and strategies to deliver efficient, sustainable energy solutions to consumers. Simon was appointed Vector’s Group Chief Executive in 2008. His tertiary qualifications include engineering, finance and business studies, and the Advanced Management Programme at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Jason Hollingworth MCom (Hons), FCA, CMInstD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ―
Shailesh Manga BTech, Optoelectronics (Hons) CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, VECTOR TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS ― Shailesh Manga leads Vector Technology Solutions (VTS) and is responsible for driving its growth. Specifically, he is charged with building relationships with key global partners to co-develop digital platforms critical to a new energy future, along with cyber services for critical infrastructure businesses. Shailesh has a strong focus on customer opportunities to increase revenue and deliver key aspects of our business strategy. His experience is unique and vast, having worked both locally and globally in the fields of physics, telecommunications, user experience and innovation. In his last role, Shailesh delivered innovative experiences for some of the world’s largest brands including Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and LG. He has been an owner/founder in a user experience consulting business as well as an SaaS Product company (Optimal Workshop) that services around half of the Fortune 500 companies. Jason Hollingworth joined Vector as Chief Financial Officer in May 2019. He has over 30 years’ experience in a range of senior corporate finance roles including being CFO of public listed pay television company Sky TV, CFO of telecommunications company TelstraClear, Investment Manager for the diversified investment company Ngai Tahu Holdings, Executive Director at Asian private power development company AsiaPower and a director of corporate advisory firm Southpac Corporation. Jason has a Master of Commerce degree, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants ANZ and a member of the Institute of Directors. John Rodger LLB, BA CHIEF LEGAL AND ASSURANCE OFFICER AND COMPANY SECRETARY ― John Rodger is Vector’s Chief Legal and Assurance Officer and Company Secretary. He is responsible for Vector’s legal, corporate governance, health and safety, business performance, internal audit, risk, compliance, privacy, government relations, and property functions. John joined Vector in 2006 and has extensive experience of Vector’s businesses and operations. He has worked across a range of sectors including energy, telecommunications and financial services and previously held legal roles in major corporates and professional services firms in London, the Cayman Islands and New Zealand.
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