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"As the marketplace operator and innovator, NZX depends on the strength of talent in our IT and infrastructure group for both new ideas and faultless implementation, so we're delighted to have someone of Chris's calibre joining the NZX team," said Mark Weldon, NZX CEO.
As NZX CIO, Mr Corke will sit on the NZX executive management team reporting to CEO, Mark Weldon. He will be responsible for the management of the Infrastructure Business Group, as well as strategic information and technology initiatives, internal systems and risk management and the implementation of current and future projects in the IT and infrastructure areas.
Prior to joining NZX Mr Corke held management positions with many of New Zealand's leading technology companies, including Telecom New Zealand Limited, BEA Systems Limited, PEC Limited, Advantage Retail Solutions, as well as Accenture in the UK. He also spent 5 years working at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and remains particularly interested in the mechanics of the capital markets.
"I am excited about joining an organisation like NZX, which is going through such a period of dramatic change and development," Mr Corke. "It presents real challenges and enormous opportunities and I look forward to using my experience in an industry that has remained a personal fascination for me since my time at the LSE."
Mr Corke graduated from Ulster University (Northern Ireland) with a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Applied Economics. He takes up his new position on Monday 22 September and will be based in Wellington.
