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Senior Management Team

	Kathy Wolfe - Chief Executive Kathy joined ATTTO as General Manager Business Services in 2007 and was appointed to the position of Chief Executive in November 2011. Kathy has 15 years experience in senior executive roles covering strategy, governance, human resources, finance, information technology and service delivery. Prior to joining ATTTO she was Director Corporate Services at Family Planning and Corporate Services Manager at Victoria University. Kathy holds an MBA from Victoria University. She is a provisionally accredited director and member of the Institute of Directors and New Zealand Institute of Management.
	Debbie Martindale - Deputy Chief Executive Debbie has over 19 years experience in the tertiary education sector, combined with an earlier 11 years owning a service sector business. Debbie joined ATTTO as General Manager, Workforce and Business Development, in 2007. She was previously Deputy Chief Executive and Development Manager for the plumbing, gas fitting and drain laying industry training organisation. As well as supporting the Chief Executive in the strategic leadership and governance of ATTTO, Debbie oversees the Business Development, Marketing and Communications, and Resource and Assessment Development teams.
	Doris Kaua - National Manager Cultural Awareness and Development Doris leads ATTTO’s engagement with Māori and Pacifika people to encourage their increased participation in training and workforce development across our sectors. She is also responsible for building ATTTO’s internal cultural capability and awareness. She has more than 25 years experience in the public service and has previously owned her own tourism and hospitality business. Doris has a Masters in Public Policy from Victoria University and is working towards a Doctorate with Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi.
	Kath Parsons - National Manager Business Services Kath has a background in tourism and travel, having worked for a major travel wholesaler and as a travel and tourism tutor in the tertiary sector. She has been at ATTTO since 2005, starting as a Customer Relationship Advisor and then as Customer Services Manager in 2007, leading The Hub customer contact team. Kath now leads ATTTO's Customer Service, Assessment and Mentoring Services, and Quality Services teams, as well as overseeing our information and communication technology. She is currently the Chair of the ITOMIC (Trainee Management database) User Group and keeps a close eye on Tertiary Education Commission operational policy and its translation into current and future business strategies.
	Belinda Jorgensen - National Manager Business Development Belinda coaches and mentors ATTTO’s Business Development team, including Business Development Advisors and Industry Training Advisors based around New Zealand. Her team’s role is to encourage participation in workplace training and assist organisations and industries to incorporate national qualifications into their training programmes. Belinda has a breadth of experience in sales, marketing and account management roles in the banking and telecommunications industries, and previously worked with Air New Zealand in their Wellington Airport ground crew team. She has been with ATTTO since 2007.
	Kathryn Young - National Manager Finance Kathryn is responsible for financial management, systems and processes. She joined ATTTO in 2010 and has many years experience in finance and accounting. She was previously accountant for the Tourism Industry Association and has worked in various other senior management roles primarily in small to medium sized organisations. Kathryn has a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and is a Chartered Accountant with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
	Stuart Horner - Qualifications Manager Stuart joined ATTTO in July 2005 and now manages ATTTO’s Qualifications team. Prior to that, Stuart worked for the Royal Air Force (UK) where he spent more than 22 years in aeronautical engineering as a Painter and Finisher, and then as a specialist trade instructor. Stuart and his small team of qualification developers are responsible for ATTTO's portfolio of qualifications and unit standards across our four industry sectors.
	Gavin Redpath - Quality Manager Gavin oversees ATTTO’s external moderation activities and the application process for those seeking consent to assess against ATTTO unit standards. He is also responsible for ensuring continuous improvement of ATTTO’s internal capabilities, systems and processes. Gavin has previously worked in quality assurance roles at NZQA and was a tourism tutor in the polytechnic sector.
	Joy Saunders - Marketing and PR Manager Joy joined ATTTO in November 2009 and now manages ATTTO’s Marketing and Communications team, as well as providing operational leadership across a number of strategic workforce development and industry leadership projects. Prior to joining ATTTO Joy worked at the Tertiary Education Commission as a Stakeholder Engagement Manager and also project managed the design, development and launch of the KiaOraMai customer service training programme.