Benjamin Claydon
About Benjamin Claydon
Benjamin Claydon serves as the Chief Technology Officer at illion, bringing over 18 years of experience in strategic IT leadership and engineering roles. He has previously held positions at Macpac Ltd. and mbs, and is dedicated to developing scalable technology solutions.
Current Role at Illion
Benjamin Claydon serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Illion, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. In this role, he focuses on developing flexible and scalable technology solutions that address both consumer and organizational challenges. His leadership emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making to enhance team collaboration and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Macpac Ltd.
Before joining Illion, Benjamin Claydon worked at Macpac Ltd. as the Head of Information Technology from 2014 to 2021. During his seven years in this role, he was responsible for overseeing IT operations and strategy, ensuring that technology aligned with the company's goals. His experience at Macpac contributed to his extensive background in strategic IT leadership.
Early Career and IT Consulting
Benjamin's early career includes a role as an Information Technology Consultant at mbs from 2009 to 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand. He also worked as a Computer Hardware Engineer at Insite Technology Ltd. for 11 months in 2005. These positions helped him build a solid foundation in IT engineering and consulting, contributing to his overall expertise in the field.
Education and Qualifications
Benjamin Claydon studied at Avonmore, where he completed Levels 5 and 6 in Computing, earning a Diploma from 2004 to 2006. This educational background provided him with essential skills and knowledge in computing, which he has applied throughout his career in various IT leadership roles.
Professional Skills and Focus
With over 18 years of experience in strategic IT leadership and engineering roles, Benjamin Claydon specializes in developing technology solutions that are both flexible and scalable. He is committed to leveraging technology to address consumer and organizational issues. His strong written and oral communication skills facilitate effective collaboration within teams and across departments.