Kordia has appointed Aroha Fleming as Head of Communications, based in Auckland.
She will lead the company’s internal and external communications, including how Kordia presents its work in critical communications and cyber resilience.
The appointment brings an experienced communications executive to the New Zealand technology and infrastructure business as the sector faces increasing scrutiny over cyber security, public trust and the resilience of essential systems.
Paulette Cotter, Executive General Manager – People, AI Enablement and Brand at Kordia, said Fleming had worked across large, complex organisations in New Zealand.
“Aroha is a highly regarded communications leader with a proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
“She brings deep experience from some of New Zealand’s most complex and high-profile organisations, along with a strong understanding of how to engage diverse audiences in a meaningful way.
“What stood out to us is her ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling communications. That’s important for a business like Kordia, where the work we do underpins critical communications infrastructure and cyber resilience for organisations across the country.
“With her customer focus and strong storytelling skills, she’s exactly the person we want sharing the story of Kordia’s evolution with New Zealanders at a time of transformation for the company.”
Before joining Kordia, Fleming held senior communications roles at New Zealand Post, Fonterra and Auckland Council. That background will support the company’s work across audiences including staff, customers, government and the wider public.
Wider brief
Kordia operates across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific in cyber security, cloud, broadcasting and maritime communications. Communications and cyber resilience have become central to how it explains its role to customers and the public.
Fleming said Kordia’s position across infrastructure and technology drew her to the role.
“Kordia plays a key role in keeping New Zealanders safe and connected. It operates at the intersection of infrastructure, technology and national resilience, which makes it both incredibly important and genuinely interesting.
“There’s a strong sense of purpose here, combined with a practical, innovative mindset that reflects the best of New Zealand’s ingenuity. That combination creates a real opportunity to tell stories that matter – not just about technology, but about the impact it has on people, businesses and communities.
“In particular, as cyber security continues to grow as an economic and national resilience challenge – not simply a tech one – Kiwis and New Zealand businesses need to work together to keep each other safe.”
The role gives Fleming oversight of Kordia’s efforts to build a more unified communications function, including aligning messaging with the company’s strategic priorities while maintaining engagement across internal and external audiences.
Cyber focus
Cyber security has become a more prominent issue for New Zealand organisations as attacks and disruptions affect both private companies and public services. For businesses involved in networks, communications and digital infrastructure, that has increased the importance of clear public messaging alongside technical work.
Fleming pointed to Kordia’s annual New Zealand cyber security report as one example of the company’s public profile in the area.
“Kordia’s initiatives, such as its annual New Zealand cyber security report, are an important resource for the cyber security community, the media and the public to keep up to date on developments here and abroad. It’s this kind of leadership role that also drew me to Kordia.
“My goal is to ensure Kordia communicates with clarity, consistency and impact. There’s a significant opportunity to further elevate the Kordia brand and ensure its voice reflects the scale and importance of the work it does.”
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