
Ullrich Loeffler, country manager, IDC New Zealand
Ullrich Loeffler is responsible for the overall business management and the ongoing development of consulting engagements, strategic analysis, product development and business planning advisory services to IDC clients across the full range of ICT platforms. Prior to his current role, Ullrich spent three years in IDC's software team across Australia and New Zealand, where he provided ongoing analysis on software trends in the South Pacific Region. Prior to joining IDC, Ullrich worked in project management for sales and marketing for several international companies in Germany and New Zealand. He holds a masters degree in Business/Economics with majors in Industrial Economics, Industrial Management and Marketing.
Stephen Whiteside, director IT, The University of Auckland
He joined the university in 2001 and currently manages a group of 350 staff. Stephen was an accountant with Coopers & Lybrand when he became interested in PCs. In 1984 he moved to London for two years to specialise in computer auditing. Stephen came into the university after eight years as chief information officer of the Canterbury District Health Board. He is a long-time member of CIO magazine's editorial advisory board.
Kevin Drinkwater, global CIO, Mainfreight
He joined the freight and logistics company in 1986. Since then, Kevin has been assigned to various companies owned by the Mainfreight group, taking on a range of executive positions from general manager Mainfreight Logistics, CFO, CIO and sales manager.
Rob O'Neill, editor, Computerworld
He has previously been a business writer for The Independent, managing editor of MIS Australia and New Zealand, deputy editor for the technology section at the Sydney Morning Herald and chief analyst of Fairfax Business Research.
Kerry Sims, Country Manager, Hitachi Data Systems
Kerry has over 25 years experience delivering solutions that deliver savings without sacrifice to his clients in both New Zealand and UK for Hitachi Data Systems. Kerry has also held sales consultant roles at both Unisys and NetApp.

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Email: craig.thrussell@ffxbusinessgroup.co.nz
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