Our executive team
Ben Irving
Interim
Chief Executive Officer
Ben is currently an interim Chief for the short term, but has a long standing history with Manawanui and the Health and Disability sector in New Zealand. He shares his time across a few different board positions and some notable work like the Palliative Paediatrics Care programme he is involved in. Ben brings a wide array of skills and key perspective needed to continue the success of the Manawanui organisation.
"I'm excited to help steer Manawanui through the current changes within the disability sector and to see us succeed in delivering a service that our customers truly appreciate."
Louis Goodier
Chief Technology Officer
Louis has extensive experience in software development, business management and technology consulting. He has worked for well-known New Zealand organisations, such as Metservice and co-founded his IT consultancy firm.
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He brings an attitude which has helped shift Manawanui into a professional organisation which adopts global technical best practice standards.
"I've taken great pleasure in supporting an organisation with a huge heart, into one with the backing of proficient technological systems, tools and processes that enable us to do more good for more people."
Ellen Campbell
Chief Operations Officer
Ellen joined the Manawanui team in July 2024, bringing extensive experience in operations leadership in health and research environments in New Zealand and the USA. She leads the delivery of service for our customers, with a focus on meeting their needs effectively, consistently, and delightfully.
“I am passionate about improving quality of life for people in Aotearoa New Zealand, and empowering people to improve their health and overcome barriers they might encounter to living their best life. I am privileged to enjoy working in a whole organisation and team dedicated to doing that here at Manawanui.”
Neil Browning
Chief Digital Officer
Neil joined the Manawanui team in November 2015 and brings many years of experience of delivering IT solutions and change for large organisations in the UK and Europe. He is now managing the products, platform and data team and is responsible for the development of our innovative technology solutions, such as the Client Web Portal and e-Mploy, as well as the day-to-day operations of our digital infrastructure.
“I am really excited to be working for an organisation that is making a difference for so many people. I am looking forward to the challenges ahead as we continue to innovate and expand our service offerings.”