Kiran Patel

Kiran Patel is an experienced finance leader currently serving as the Head of Finance Business Partnering at Kiwibank since August 2023. Prior roles include Chief Financial Officer at Totara Learning, Finance Director at Next Generation Critical Communications Lead Entity, and Business Consultant at Spark Investments CT Limited. Kiran has also held significant positions at TAB NZ, including Head of Direct Channels and Head of Customer and Channels Transformation, where strategic initiatives were implemented to enhance customer growth and operational efficiency. At New Zealand Post, Kiran contributed as GM Finance - Transformation and CFO - Mail and Logistics, driving finance function transformations and supporting financial performance. Kiran's earlier experience includes directing Reachmedia NZ and managing international business development at Transend Worldwide Limited. Kiran holds a Chartered Accountant designation and degrees from Melbourne Business School and Victoria University of Wellington.