Charles Lott (Charlie)

Charles (Charlie) Lott has extensive experience in leadership and logistics within the New Zealand Defence Force and currently serves as the National Manager of Equipment & Logistics at Fire and Emergency NZ since April 2020. Previous roles include Chief Joint Defence Services and Logistics Commander, overseeing substantial teams and managing significant operating expenditures. Notably, Charles held strategic positions such as Deputy Chief of Army and Project Director for the Joint Logistics & Support Organisation, focusing on logistics policy design and performance measurement. Charles holds multiple degrees, including an MA in Strategic Studies from Deakin University and an MBus in Integrated Logistics Management from RMIT University, along with various leadership and governance qualifications.