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Campbell Barry Swaps Mayoral Chains For Strategic Advisory Role
Former Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has joined leading strategic advisory firm Agite Consulting Limited, taking on the role of Head of Local Government and Partnerships Practice.
As Mayor for two terms, Campbell led one of New Zealand’s major councils through a period of significant growth and change.
With 15 years’ total in local government, including time as Vice President of Local Government New Zealand, he brings extensive knowledge and experience from the sector.
He is well known for building strong partnerships across central and local government, iwi, business, and community sectors to deliver meaningful outcomes for people and place.
His appointment comes at a time of significant change across New Zealand’s local government sector.
“With change comes opportunity, and I’m excited to join Agite and build on its important work to support positive outcomes for people and place.”
Agite is a Wellington-based strategic advisory firm working with a wide range of public and private sector clients across Aotearoa. The firm’s values of being curious, humble, and restless guide its approach to creating lasting impact.
Campbell’s appointment further enhances Agite’s capability to help clients navigate complexity and deliver lasting results.
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