Tribe Executive are delighted to announce the appointment of Shane Robb to the role of IT Director at Simpson Grierson, following a comprehensive and competitive nationwide recruitment process.
Simpson Grierson is one of New Zealand’s most respected commercial law firms. They work with leading businesses and public sector organisations on many of Aotearoa’s most significant deals, projects and disputes.
Shane succeeds incumbent Valerie Fogg, who steps down after 28 years of loyal service and dedication.
Shane has been a senior member of the Simpson Grierson IT team for several years and says: “I’m really looking forward to rolling my sleeves up and getting started in the new role, as it’s such an interesting time to be a leader in the IT space.”
“There are so many opportunities and challenges for the legal industry around AI, data security, privacy and tech modernisation, and it’s a really exciting time for us at Simpson Grierson to be leading the way for our clients and our teams.”
“The world of IT is forever changing, and because it’s constantly evolving, it feels like a new job every single day. I’ll be hitting the ground running and have an incredible team of highly engaged; IT and research experts spread across Tāmaki Makaurau, Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and Ōtautahi,” says Shane.
Simpson Grierson Partner and Board Chair, Pip Muir says: “Shane impressed us with his deep IT sector knowledge, clear vision, strategic thinking, and strong leadership qualities, and we’re confident that he will bring fresh perspective and continued momentum to our technology strategy.”
Tribe Executive wish Shane all the best as he steps into his new position, we look forward to seeing his leadership drive meaningful growth for Simpson Grierson.
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