
Shannon Harris
Managing Director
HP New Zealand
Shannon Harris is Managing Director of HP New Zealand, leading the organisation’s strategy and operations to deliver technology solutions that enhance how people live, work and play. A respected technology executive, she previously served as Managing Director and Technology Leader at IBM New Zealand, and held senior leadership roles at Spark, where she led large-scale sales portfolios across enterprise, government and corporate sectors.
With deep expertise in digital transformation, data and commercial growth, Shannon is known for building high-performing teams, strengthening partnerships, and driving innovation. She is passionate about leveraging AI and emerging technologies to create meaningful, future-focused outcomes for customers and communities.
SESSIONS
DAY 2
11:30
In Conversation: Designing your Future Career: Growth, Ambition, & Opportunity
Unlocking senior career momentum through sponsorship, strategic visibility, and the confidence to take risks that accelerate growth
Lessons from two different stages of the leadership journey: early career momentum vs. established executive reinvention
Choosing the right opportunities, saying no to the wrong ones, and building a career that aligns with your values
Shannon Harris, Managing Director, HP New Zealand
Brooke McKinnon, Enterprise Account Manager, HP New Zealand