Craig Plested

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.