Adele Henderson

Adele Henderson is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in local government and consultancy. Currently serving as the General Manager of Corporate Services at the Western Bay of Plenty District Council since August 2022, Adele also chairs the Taituarā National Financial Management Reference Group, aiding local government CFOs and senior finance managers. Previous roles include Director of Corporate Services and Acting Corporate Services Manager at Napier City Council, and various leadership positions at Wellington City Council and Accenture. Additionally, Adele is an accomplished business consultant with ownership experience at i-Account Ltd and Castaline Ltd. Academic credentials include a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, a Strategic Leadership Programme from the Institute of Strategic Management, and a Bachelor of Business Studies in Accounting from Massey University.