Wendy Stanton

Wendy Stanton is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across the healthcare and travel sectors. Currently serving as the Village Manager at Ryman Healthcare since November 2021, Wendy oversees operations at the Possum Bourne Pukekohe village within a prominent organization operating 44 retirement villages in New Zealand and Australia. Previously, from October 2014 to August 2021, Wendy held multiple senior positions at Travelport, including Head of Pacific - Account Management, where accountability extended to sales methodology and customer retention strategies. Additional roles at Travelport involved leadership as Country Manager for NZ and the Pacific Islands, and Commercial Manager, overseeing client relationships and business growth. Wendy's earlier career highlights include serving as General Manager at Acrossia, Key Account and Operations Manager at The Walshe Group, and Area Sales Manager at Canadian Airlines, showcasing a strong background in sales, marketing, and operational leadership throughout a diverse range of organizations.