Antonio Silva

Antonio Silva is currently serving as the General Manager of Corporate Services at New Zealand Customs Service since February 2023, previously holding the role of Manager Corporate Services. Silva's extensive experience includes positions as Operations Contract Manager at Ventia and Head of Contracts and Relationships at New Zealand Defence Force, where responsibilities included managing operations and strategy related to defence logistics and supply contracts. Prior roles include Assistant Director of Infrastructure and National Procurement Manager at St John New Zealand, where Silva led the management of organizational fleet and developed procurement strategies. Furthermore, Silva worked at Auckland Council as Transformation & Support Manager and Assets and Reporting Manager, focusing on operational performance and procurement efficiency. Earlier career experience includes roles at Fonterra as Transport Operational Manager and Commercial Analyst. Silva holds several degrees from The University of Queensland, including a Master of Business Administration.