Dilin Abraham Kuriakose

Dilin Abraham Kuriakose is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as the Head of Operations & Technology Procurement at Auckland Council since March 2020, leading a nine-member team within the shared services procurement function. In this role, Dilin focuses on developing strategies that deliver value to Aucklanders while supporting core council services. Prior to this, Dilin held various roles at Smith&Smith®, including Procurement Specialist and Manager, where responsibilities encompassed project identification, executive presentation preparation, and procurement scorecard maintenance. An earlier career included positions at Thomson Reuters, managing order processes and internal customer relations, and at Genpact, where responsibilities involved exploring new partnerships and delivering financial reports. Dilin holds an MBA in Marketing and Operations Management and a B.Com. in Accounting and Finance from Bangalore University.