About
Paul Leith
Director/Principal Consultant
Ko Kapiti te maunga.
Ko Waikanae te awa.
Ko Tokomaru te waka.
Ko Tauiwi te iwi. Ko Te Rauparaha te tangata.
Ko Leith te whānau.
Nō Aotearoa ōku tipuna.
Ko Ariana rāua ko Maxwell ōku tamariki.
Ko Paora ahau. Tihei mauri ora.
I stand firmly rooted in my whakapapa, guided by the core Māori values of whanaungatanga (relationship-building), manaakitanga (hospitality and care), and kotahitanga (unity and collaboration). These principles shape how I lead, collaborate, and deliver lasting impact.
About Me
With over 20 years of experience in IT and digital services, I partner with organisations to navigate complexity, enable growth, and drive transformational change with confidence and clarity. My approach uniquely blends strategic insight and practical execution, helping clients to:
Clarify complex challenges
Align diverse stakeholders
Unlock sustainable business value
I specialise in enterprise transformation, market disruption, and advisory services that bridge technology, leadership, and people. Whether co-designing innovative solutions, managing complex commercial environments, driving cost efficiency, or building high-trust partnerships, I am focused on delivering measurable and enduring outcomes.
Key Strengths
Enterprise transformation strategy and execution
Leadership development grounded in Māori values
Commercial and cost optimisation expertise
Collaborative stakeholder engagement
Digital innovation and change leadership
Building resilient, high-performing teams
My Leadership Philosophy
Transformation is about more than technology — it’s about people, leadership, and vision. I thrive at the intersection of challenge and opportunity, empowering teams to perform at their best while delivering tangible client impact.
Curiosity, growth, and uplifting others are central to my journey as a leader and consultant. I am committed to helping organisations achieve clarity, alignment, and meaningful change — while continually growing and learning myself.
Māori Proverb / Whakatauākī
“Mā te kimi ka kite. Mā te kite ka mōhio. Mā te mōhio ka mārama.”
“Seek and discover. Discover and know. Know and become enlightened.”
Let’s Work Together
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