Allan Lightbourne

Allan Lightbourne is an accomplished Chief Digital Officer at Hamilton City Council since March 2023, emphasizing customer and employee experience while advancing organizational goals. In addition to this role, Allan serves as Vice President and Board Member at ALGIM and as an Advisory Board Member for the Future Leaders Programme at The University of Auckland, focusing on nurturing future leadership. Previous positions include Chief Digital Officer at Tauranga City Council, where Allan tackled urban challenges, and Head of ICT at Mercury NZ, contributing significantly to the renewable energy sector's digital transformation. Allan's extensive experience spans various leadership roles in technology and strategy across prominent organizations, underpinned by a solid educational background that includes degrees in leadership transformation and business.