MetService
Colin Brown is an experienced executive with a robust background in technology leadership across various organizations. Currently serving as Chief Digital Officer at MetService since October 2023, Colin has previously held significant roles at Xero, including Executive General Manager for both Platform and Enterprise Technology, where the focus was on enhancing small business efficiency and internal systems. Additionally, Colin's tenure at Spark New Zealand involved leading technology change and network evolution initiatives, alongside a general management role overseeing mobile, fixed, and legacy network services. Colin co-founded the Rural Connectivity Group to enhance broadband access in remote areas and has held board positions at the Marram Community Trust, emphasizing community service. Colin's earlier experience includes key management positions at Telecom New Zealand, contributing to project delivery and retail transformation efforts. Colin holds degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from The University of Waikato and Massey University, respectively.
MetService
MetService provides innovative weather forecasting, data and presentation services to customers in New Zealand, and we export our expertise and innovation to customers around the world as MetraWeather. MetService is also New Zealand's National Meteorological Service, helping Kiwis work and play safely while out in the elements. At the core of everything we do is the expertise of our people: meteorologists, mathematicians, developers and marketers from across the globe who believe the most important thing we can do is give you the weather information you need, when you need it - and to the highest standard. We call this delivering powerful weather intelligence.