Waste Management NZ Ltd
Craig Plested has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Craig began their career in the hospitality industry, working as a Foreign Manager for Ming Wah International Convention Centre. Craig then moved on to become the General Manager for The Executive Centre Shanghai, leading the start-up of a service center business.
Afterwards, Plested ventured into business ownership as the Owner of CP China Product Sourcing. Following this, they worked as a Human Resources Manager for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) and as a Human Resources Consultant for Cognition Education Ltd, an education service provider.
Plested then transitioned into the role of Human Resources Advisor and Regional Workforce Manager for Rugby World Cup 2011, where they played a key role in the tournament organization.
Craig later joined New Zealand Post as a Human Resources Business Partner, supporting various business units and overseeing transformation projects. Craig then took on the role of National People and Culture Manager at Converga, a digital service and managed service operations company.
Currently, Plested holds executive-level positions at Waste Management NZ Ltd, including Head of People and Corporate Services and Chief People Officer, where they lead the company's people strategy and promotes the importance of sustainability and exceptional service.
Throughout their career, Plested has demonstrated a commitment to driving organizational success through effective people management and fostering a healthy work environment.
Craig Plested attended Massey University in 2008. It is unclear if they completed a degree or field of study at this institution. Additionally, they also attended Auckland University of Technology, although specific dates and details are not available. In 2001, Plested studied Mandarin at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China for a year. Prior to that, from 2000 to 2001, they attended Shanghai Fudan University, also in China. No specific degree or field of study is mentioned for these two Chinese universities.
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Waste Management NZ Ltd
Waste Management is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste and environmental services provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability and service and underpinned by innovation. We provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal. We design and operate state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities nationwide, including leading edge sustainable modern landfill and energy parks, material recovery facilities, transfer stations and liquid, hazardous and medical waste processing facilities. We understand that our biggest asset is our people and we’re committed to their safety and wellbeing. We’re a company where every day our people get to make a difference – whether this be through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering a great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime. We work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers. Our focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.