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Sam Daish
Building the NZ Technology and AI economy | Innovation | Data & Analytics
Sam Daish is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Blackpearl Group, a position he has held since March 2022. Based in Wellington, New Zealand, he is focused on leveraging data, analytics, and AI technologies to foster economic growth and innovation within New Zealand's tech landscape. His role involves overseeing the development of AI-driven sales and marketing solutions tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the U.S. market, emphasizing the company's mantra of "Better Growth Together"—where customer success translates to company success.1
Professional Background
Before joining Blackpearl Group, Daish served in various significant roles:
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Chief Technology Officer at Black Pearl Mail (March 2022 - November 2022), where he managed product development and user experience.
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Head of AI and Data Science at Qrious Limited (December 2019 - March 2022), where he was instrumental in building a new business line focused on AI and data solutions.
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General Manager, Data Innovation at Xero (May 2018 - November 2019), leading a team to develop AI/ML systems for new product creation and market expansion.
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Head of Data Innovation at Xero (July 2016 - May 2018), focusing on extracting value from data.1
Daish's expertise lies in creating collaborative teams that drive innovation in technology and data analytics, contributing to the growth of New Zealand's technology economy.
