Chief Digital Officer, Mark Phillips, named finalist for New Zealand CIO of the Year

SECTOR UPDATE - Southern Cross Healthcare

Southern Cross Healthcare is proud to announce that Chief Digital Officer Mark Phillips has been named a finalist for New Zealand CIO of the Year in the 2026 New Zealand CIO Innovation Awards.

The CIO of the Year category recognises outstanding digital leaders who demonstrate strategic thinking, innovation, and transformative leadership, helping shape the future of technology and digital excellence in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This prestigious recognition reflects not only Mark's leadership, but also the collective efforts of employees, leaders, technology teams, clinical teams, and partners across Southern Cross Healthcare who are driving innovation and supporting our digital transformation journey.

Being named a finalist validates the progress we have made and reinforces our ambition to be a leader in digital excellence within New Zealand's healthcare sector.

Our investments in technology are focused on enhancing experiences for patients and whānau, empowering our people with better tools and capabilities, and strengthening healthcare delivery across our network of hospitals and healthcare providers.

By harnessing digital capabilities, Southern Cross Healthcare is creating more connected, efficient, and patient-centred services that support better healthcare experiences and outcomes.

"This recognition belongs to the many people across Southern Cross Healthcare who contribute every day to improving how we deliver healthcare," says Mark Phillips.

"Our digital transformation journey is a team effort, and I am incredibly proud of what we are achieving together."

As we continue our transformation journey, this recognition provides an opportunity to pause and celebrate the remarkable progress we have made together and the people who drive it forward.

Source: Southern Cross Healthcare media release

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