Stella Ward

Stella Ward has a diverse work experience in various positions. Stella is currently serving as the Chief Executive at Streamliners since 2024. Prior to this, they worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2022 to 2024, where they held multiple roles, including PointNext Sales Lead, PointNext Sales Lead NZ, and HPE Hybrid Cloud Services. Before that, they were the Executive Director of Government Cloud Programme at the Department of Internal Affairs (NZ) in 2021. In 2020, they worked as an Independent Agent - Director, Digital and Technology Leadership, Experienced Executive. From 2018 to 2020, they served as the Chief Digital Officer at Canterbury and West Coast DHBs. Stella also has experience as an Executive Director Allied Health at Canterbury District Health Board and West Coast District Health Board from 2010 to 2020. Stella began their career as the Director Allied Health at Counties Manukau District Health Board from 2004 to 2010.

Stella Ward obtained a Master's degree in Health Sciences (MHSc) from the University of Otago in 2001. Stella also holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Therapy (BSLT) from the University of Canterbury. Additionally, Stella has completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Corporate Governance from INSEAD. Stella is also a Fellow of Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ).