Claire Hale

Claire Hale is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and procurement, currently serving as General Manager Shared Services Operations at the Bank of New Zealand since July 2020. Previous roles at the bank include General Manager Service Delivery and Acting General Manager - Services & Payments Operations, along with a secondment as General Manager Strategic Sourcing. Claire’s background also includes a tenure as Commercial Manager - ICT at Auckland Transport and National Procurement and Replenishment Manager at CARTERS. Claire has held various positions at Fonterra and Viterra, progressing from customer service roles to managerial positions in procurement and logistics. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce in Operations and Supply Chain Management from the University of Canterbury and a Professional Diploma in Leadership and Management from Shaw Academy.