Meet the Team: Investing in Local Expertise Across New Zealand 

At CXANZ, we know that strong technology outcomes are built on more than products alone. They come from trusted relationships, local knowledge, and access to people who understand the challenges organisations face every day.

As the technology landscape continues to evolve, having experienced local experts available to support partners and customers has never been more important. That's why we continue to invest in New Zealand, expanding our presence and building a team dedicated to helping organisations navigate everything from digital workspace transformation and cloud adoption to security, networking, and operational efficiency.

By combining local expertise with the scale and resources of the broader CXANZ organisation, we're able to deliver a high level of support while remaining closely connected to the unique needs of the New Zealand market.

"New Zealand is an important market for CXANZ. Our continued investment in local people reflects our commitment to supporting partners and customers with expertise that's both accessible and relevant to their unique business needs."

Kee Song, Business Unit Manager, CXANZ New Zealand

Whether it's helping partners identify new opportunities, supporting customer projects, providing technical guidance, or connecting organisations with the right vendor expertise, our goal is simple: make technology easier to navigate and more valuable for everyone we work with.

A Growing Presence in New Zealand

The New Zealand technology market is constantly evolving, and organisations are being asked to do more with less while balancing security, user experience, productivity, and business growth.

Having a team on the ground allows us to work more closely with partners and customers, respond quickly when support is needed, and develop a deeper understanding of local priorities and challenges.

At the same time, our New Zealand team is backed by a wider network of specialists across Australia, creating direct access to vendor expertise, technical resources, product management, and channel support. This combination of local presence and regional scale ensures organisations receive the best of both worlds.

Meet the CXANZ New Zealand Team

Behind every successful partner engagement, customer conversation, and project outcome is a team of people committed to helping organisations achieve more from their technology investments.

Jenny Cobbold | Product Manager

Jenny has been part of the Dicker Data family for more than 20 years and has spent much of that time working closely with Citrix technologies and the partner community.

Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships across the channel and developed a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities partners face. Jenny is passionate about helping partners deliver successful outcomes for their customers while ensuring they have access to the support, resources, and expertise they need along the way.

"What I enjoy most about CXANZ is the people and sense of community. Everyone is focused on helping partners and customers achieve the best possible outcomes."

David Hibbert | Product Manager

David brings more than 20 years of industry experience and has spent a significant part of his career working closely with Citrix technologies and supporting partners across the channel.

His extensive product knowledge and deep understanding of the partner ecosystem allow him to help organisations identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and gain greater value from their technology investments.

"Having a local presence means less delay and more flexibility in how we support partners and customers. Combined with the expertise of our wider ANZ team, we're well positioned to help the New Zealand channel move forward."

Annette Young | Business Development Manager

Annette works closely with partners across New Zealand, supporting their day-to-day needs and helping them maximise the value of the CXANZ Partner Program.

Her role focuses on building relationships, understanding partner priorities, and ensuring organisations have access to the resources, programs, and support available through CXANZ.

Being locally based allows Annette to provide timely guidance and support, helping partners navigate opportunities, solve challenges, and strengthen their customer relationships.

"Having a local presence means our partners know they can pick up the phone and speak to someone who understands their business and the New Zealand market."

Anton Sounes | Sales Solution Specialist

With more than two decades of experience working with Citrix technologies and channel partners, Anton provides presales technical guidance and solution architecture expertise across New Zealand.

Specialising in End User Computing and cloud solutions, he works closely with partners and customers to design the right solutions, explore new opportunities, and build confidence when navigating increasingly complex technology environments.

"My goal is to help partners build confidence in their solutions and uncover opportunities that deliver better outcomes for customers."

Richard Booker | Enterprise Account Manager

As Enterprise Account Manager for New Zealand, Richard works closely with enterprise and government customers to understand their business objectives and technology challenges.

His focus is on helping organisations maximise the value of their Citrix investments by improving adoption, reducing complexity, and aligning technology solutions with business outcomes.

Working alongside both customers and partners, Richard plays an important role in ensuring every engagement is collaborative, strategic, and focused on delivering long-term value.

Based in Wellington, Richard's presence reflects CXANZ's ongoing commitment to supporting the New Zealand market through local expertise and meaningful relationships.

"Being face to face with customers and partners allows us to better understand their challenges and help them realise greater value from their Citrix investment."

Kee Song | Business Unit Manager

As Business Unit Manager for CXANZ in New Zealand, Kee leads the growth and development of the local business, with a focus on building a strong team across sales, technical, operations, and partner support functions.

His vision is to create a highly connected local organisation that combines deep expertise with responsive, personalised support for partners and customers throughout New Zealand.

By continuing to invest in local capability, Kee and the wider team are helping ensure New Zealand organisations have access to the knowledge, resources, and industry expertise needed to navigate change and achieve successful business outcomes.

"Investing in local expertise means we can provide the high-touch support New Zealand partners and customers expect, backed by the broader strength of CXANZ.

Looking Ahead

Our commitment to New Zealand extends beyond technology. It's about investing in people, strengthening relationships, and building the expertise needed to help partners and customers succeed in an increasingly complex digital world.

As CXANZ continues to grow its presence across New Zealand, we remain focused on delivering local support backed by regional scale, ensuring organisations have access to the right people, knowledge, and resources when they need them most.

We look forward to continuing to invest in the people, partnerships, and expertise that help drive positive outcomes for the New Zealand technology community.