Board of Directors

Hilary joined as a Director of MainPower in August 2025. She is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Safety, Wellbeing and Environment Committee.

Hilary has extensive experience in organisational psychology, risk management, security, artificial intelligence, information technology, digital business transformation, and technology-driven cultural change. She has held high-profile roles such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Microsoft, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Kordia Group—overseeing cybersecurity across Australia and New Zealand—and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Airways New Zealand. Her expertise extends beyond the private sector, including work with Mi5, leading the Information Security program for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games, and serving as a uniformed Officer in the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Hilary is also a published author on security culture and a digital influencer through her "Digital Culture Ideas" podcast, YouTube channel, and other social media platforms.

Other directorships include Independent Member of the Christchurch City Council's Audit and Risk Management Committee, Trust Board member of Medbury School, Chair of the New Zealand Telecommunications Network Security Information Exchange, Deputy Chair of RiskNZ (formerly the NZ Society of Risk Management), a former Board Member of Regenerate Christchurch, which focused on guiding the city's transition from disaster recovery to long-term regeneration following the earthquake.