Matt Price

Matt Price is a seasoned professional with a diverse background encompassing strategic sourcing, probity, negotiation, and commercial management in large, complex ICT projects.

With an extensive career, Matt has excelled in ICT infrastructure, including data-center mainframe, storage, and telecommunications engineering, alongside software solutions and professional services sales, showcasing a strong aptitude for strategic planning and tactical execution.

His skill set includes problem-solving under pressure, innovative thinking, relationship management, conflict resolution, and disciplined governance leadership.

Matt has a proven track record of leading and managing cross-functional and departmental virtual teams, driving business process improvement, workflow enhancement, and successful project management.

Throughout his career, Matt has held key roles at reputable organizations such as Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Dept of Internal Affairs, MIBE, and Optus-SingTel Pty Ltd, focusing on ICT strategic sourcing, contract and supplier management, and building and nurturing relationships.

His experience also extends to ICT sales and new business development with industry giants like IBM, HP, Unisys, Racal, and Case, showcasing his expertise in hunting and farming for new business opportunities.

In the realm of IT engineering, Matt has made significant contributions in data-center mainframe and storage engineering at Fujitsu, telecoms engineering at Telecom NZ/Chorus, and electronic engineering in the broadcasting sector.

Education-wise, Matt holds an MBA and has pursued studies in telecoms, electronics, and business at prestigious institutions like Massey University and Weltec.

Throughout his career, Matt has served in various leadership roles such as Procurement & Probity Lead at Ministry of Health New Zealand, Senior Commercial Manager at Department of Internal Affairs, and Senior ICT Procurement Specialist at various government entities, showcasing his strong expertise in procurement, business management, and ICT sourcing.

Overall, Matt Price is a highly skilled professional with a wealth of experience across procurement, business development, ICT engineering, and strategic planning, making him a valuable asset to any organization.