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“Westfield Specialty and I have been trying to make sure we are opportunistic in the marketplace and that has allowed us to grow profitably and create a broader and more diversified portfolio”
Jack Kuhn
Westfield Specialty
Celena Harry proudly serves as the chief people officer at Mitre 10 (New Zealand), where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisational culture and spearheading leadership initiatives. Her responsibilities encompass core human resources functions as well as internal communication, health, safety and wellbeing and the implementation of people technology systems. With over 25 years of experience, she has a rich background in large-scale transformations, enhancing employee and customer experiences and fostering culture and organisational change.
As the executive sponsor for digital people experience, Celena ensures collaboration across teams to deliver tailored technology solutions that empower all Mitre 10 team members, improving access to the information needed to create exceptional customer experiences. She is also a co-sponsor of Programme ONE, Mitre 10’s transformative initiative aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Celena leads a highly capable and effective team that provides expert advice and services to the Mitre 10 cooperative. Together they have modernised and humanised HR practices and technology, improved critical risk management, improved internal communication and delivered world-class leadership programmes tailored to retail and Mitre 10's ambition to be an irresistible workplace.
Celena’s journey in retail began as a salesperson while she was still studying, and her passion for the industry has only grown since then. Prior to her role at Mitre 10, she held leadership positions focused on employee experience, customer experience and mental health and wellbeing programs. An experienced coach, Celena is dedicated to helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential. She is proud to be part of the Mitre 10 team as they continue to equip, inspire and support Kiwi DIYers and tradies, solidifying its position as New Zealand’s largest home improvement and garden retailer for over 50 years.
67 Corinthian Drive, Albany, Auckland
+64 275 332 421
celena.harry@mitre.co.nz
linkedin.com/in/celenasinclair
mitre10.co.nz
Celena Harry
Chief People Officer
Mitre 10 (New Zealand)
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“The biggest challenge is getting everyone comfortable with the pace that I’m looking for to drive our buildout and growth. How I deal with it is by being open and transparent, and responsive to questions or concerns”
Jack Kuhn
Westfield Specialty
2015–2019
2019–2021
2021
2022–2023
Present
Human Resource Partner at Spark New Zealand
2015–
2019
Product Owner, Human Resources at Vodafone New Zealand
2019–
2021
Head of People Services at Mitre 10 (New Zealand)
2021
2022: HRD HR Executive Hot List
2023: HRD HR Executive Hot List
2022–
2023
Chief People Officer at Mitre 10 (New Zealand) since 2021
Present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Feb 2022
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2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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