Tony Birtwistle

Tony Birtwistle is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of successful experience in the Information Technology and Telecommunications industry, catering to Government, Financial, and Commercial sectors.

His key to success lies in building and nurturing strong relationships with stakeholders, especially customers; identifying opportunities for business advancement and revenue generation; recognizing talent and fostering teamwork; and consistently achieving sales targets and company objectives.

Tony is a respected Member of the Institute of IT Professionals (ITP) and has actively participated in industry forums such as the Trans-Tasman Business Circle and Institute of Public Administration (IPANZ).

He holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Sciences from Lancaster University and has pursued studies in Nautical Sciences at the University of Plymouth, earning certificates of competency as 2nd Mate and 1st Mate.

Throughout his career, Tony has held various significant roles including Client Manager at NTT Ltd., Key Accounts Manager at Fronde, Client Director, Government at Dimension Data, Business (Sales) Manager, Government at Spark New Zealand, and more in prestigious organizations like IBM, SMA, Unisys, and Fujitsu across different regions.