New executive for group
Intelligent Transport Systems New Zealand (ITSNZ) has announced the appointment of Kim Mundell as its new executive officer.
Mundell, pictured, describes herself as an association specialist and took up the part-time role this month.
“Thrilled to be adding a fabulous new association to my network,” she says on LinkedIn.
“It will be exciting to help them deliver the Asia-Pacific ITS Forum for 1,000-plus international delegates in May 2027 at NZICC [New Zealand International Convention Centre].”
Mundell is the chief executive officer and founder of Mandeville Limited, which began operating in August 2011 and does project work for associations in revenue generation, growth strategies, events, publishing and leadership.
She has also been executive officer at the New Zealand Cold Storage Association since December 2024 and became congress event director and magazine publisher for eMental Health International Collaborative in October 2023.
Her previous workplaces include the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, Health Informatics New Zealand, WasteMINZ, Healthy Life Media, the New Zealand Herald and Fairfax Media.
Leadership changes
Mundell replaces Simon McManus, who left ITSNZ in August after nearly eight years in the role to become chief executive officer of the Temporary Traffic Management Industry Steering Group.
ITSNZ says McManus was a cornerstone of its development by helping shape its T-Tech events, strengthening industry connections and growing its community.
“His dedication, professionalism and passion for intelligent transport have made a lasting mark on our organisation and sector,” it adds.
In other changes, Armin Guttke has stepped down as chairman to focus on family but remains a director on the board.
Antony Dixon has been appointed the new chair and ITSNZ says he brings “strong governance experience and a passion for advancing our work”.
ITSNZ will hold its online annual general meeting at noon on November 17, when it will be seeking approval for an amended constitution. For more details, visit itsnz.org.
