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New chief executive for ATTTO
Press Release
For immediate release
28/02/07
New chief executive for ATTTO, (Aviation, Travel, Tourism, and Museums Industry Training Organisation).
ATTTO is
pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Valentine
to the role of Chief Executive.
Elizabeth’s recent career spans a range of executive roles encompassing training and education in both the public and private sectors.
Elizabeth comes to ATTTO from the Plumbing Gasfitting and Drainlaying ITO (Industry Training Organisation) where she was chief executive.
“I’m delighted to take up this role. My interest in all sectors covered by ATTTO has endured for 20+ years. It is very much a people industry with many opportunities where education and training can contribute. Whether out in industry, at a training provider, or inside the ITO – “He Tangata, He Tangata He Tangata!” – it is people, it is people, it is people.” Elizabeth says.
“I have a passion for New
Zealand and the opportunity that we have to bring foreign
earnings into this country. Whether this is as a supplier of
highly technical services in Aviation or service experiences
as the World’s Best Tourist Destination, we can always add
value through developing competent, confident people at all
levels across our sectors.
I look forward to
re-establishing old acquaintances, doing a lot of listening
and more particularly building on the great work already
achieved by the team at ATTTO.”
Elizabeth comes from Nelson. She has an MBA from Henley (UK). She also has a diploma in Business Studies from Massey University (endorsed Training & Development) and an Associate Diploma in Teaching from Trinity College London.
Early career highlight included working as airline cabin crew and eight years in management roles within the travel industry.
A number of advisory boards count Elizabeth amongst their ranks including the Ministry of Education’s eLearning Advisory Board, the Tertiary e-Learning Reference Group, ITPNZ SPEEKS Advisory Group, and she is a current Board member of the Wellington Aftercare Association.
Elizabeth will take up the role on Tuesday 10 April 2007.
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