Chapter Officers

Tara brings over 25 years of experience in business analysis and digital capability, working across healthcare, energy, construction, manufacturing, transport, and the public sector.  She has held senior Business Analyst, Technical BA, and advisory roles, with a strong focus on operating model design, information management, and pragmatic digital transformation.  Tara is currently a Digital Capability Consultant, working with executive teams and delivery leaders to lift organisational capability and translate strategy into action.

In addition to her professional practice, Tara is a committed mentor and coach within the BA community, with a particular interest in governance‑level decision‑making, evidence‑based practice, and the evolution of the BA role in an AI‑enabled world.  She is passionate about strengthening the profession in Aotearoa New Zealand through practical leadership, strong community connections, and clear standards of practice.

Reach out to Tara at president@newzealand.iiba.org

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Jay joined the NZ Chapter board in 2025, serving as the VP - Sponsorship. In this role, he leads the Chapter's sponsorship strategy and cultivates partnerships to support initiatives within the business analysis community. Jay has over 20 years of experience in business analysis and technology. 

He is a CBAP and an IBCS® Certified Analyst; he also holds a Master of Professional Accounting

Reach out to Jay at sponsorship@newzealand.iiba.org

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Gauri is a lifelong advocate for the business analysis profession, committed to elevating its strategic impact within organisations.

 

She leads a Business Analysis practice, driving quality, capability uplift, and practice maturity while building a high-performing team that delivers meaningful business outcomes.

 

As a part of the IIBA board, Gauri focuses on growing and engaging the BA community, strengthening member value, and fostering a vibrant, connected profession.
 

Julie is currently the Global Communications Lead of PMO Global Alliance, Global Ambassador of the Green Project Management, and Ambassador for Project Controls Expo MENA. She previously served as Marketing Director of the Project Management Institute UAE Chapter & the PMOGA Global Awards 2024. She is also the former Founder & CEO of DeeCee Project Management Consultancy in the UAE, a one-stop hub for PM/PMO consultancy serving government to private clients across the Middle East and globally.

An award-winning leader, Julie has been recognised as Best Project Manager by Gulf News and BeingShe (leading newspaper in the UAE), CEO of the Year by the World Leaders Congress, Outstanding Alumni of Adamson University, and among the Best Women Leaders by the World Congress and two consecutive years of being Top Filipino Engineers in the MENA. A passionate volunteer, she is affiliated with PMI, Philippines Institute of Chemical Engineers UAE, Society of Engineers, APM, Project Controls Expo, and the Dubai Business Women Council.

 

My goal is to build a strong, engaging, and inclusive brand presence that connects, inspires, and creates meaningful opportunities for our members to grow and collaborate not just within New Zealand but with the other global communities. 

Reach out to Julie at marketing@newzealand.iiba.org