Kent Hammond
About Kent Hammond
Kent Hammond serves as the Head of Strategic Finance at Employment Hero, bringing over a decade of experience in the tech sector, particularly with SaaS companies. His previous roles include Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Xero and various analytical positions within New Zealand's central government.
Current Role at Employment Hero
Kent Hammond serves as the Head of Strategic Finance at Employment Hero, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for financial planning and analysis, investor relations, corporate development, and strategic finance. His work is conducted remotely from Wellington, New Zealand. His expertise in strategic finance is complemented by over a decade of experience in the tech sector, particularly with SaaS companies.
Previous Experience at Xero
Kent Hammond worked at Xero as the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions from 2019 to 2023. During his four-year tenure, he played a key role in the company's strategic financial initiatives. Prior to this, he also held the position of Head of Strategic Finance at Xero for seven months in 2023, where he contributed to the company's financial strategy and operations.
Educational Background
Kent Hammond holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Otago, where he focused on geology and aquaculture. He studied there from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, he earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Finance with a specialization in Advanced Financial Modelling from the London School of Business and Finance in 2010.
Career Path and Analytical Roles
Kent Hammond has held various analytical roles throughout his career. He worked as a Senior Analyst at the Ministry of Economic Development in New Zealand from 2005 to 2011 and as an Environmental Analyst at Statistics New Zealand from 2003 to 2005. His experience also includes roles in business modeling and finance, such as his position as Business Modelling Manager at TelerealTrillium in London from 2011 to 2013.
Expertise in Diverse Industries
Kent Hammond possesses expertise across a range of industries, including fisheries, natural resources, energy, emissions, and physiotherapy. This diverse background supports his strategic finance role, allowing him to apply his analytical skills to various sectors effectively.