Mark Blandford

Mark Blandford is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in leadership and technology management across various sectors. Currently serving as GM Network at ElectroNet Group since March 2022, Mark previously held the position of Chief Information Officer at Westland Milk Products and Alliance Group Limited, where responsibilities included leading sizable teams and overseeing strategic information services and technology functions. Mark has extensive experience with project management, ERP systems, and business intelligence, having effectively managed significant budgets and projects during tenure at Meridian Energy, Hewlett-Packard, and earlier roles. An alumnus of the University of Otago with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mark's expertise is underpinned by a solid educational foundation complemented by a track record of successful project implementations and strategic initiatives.