Delany replaces outgoing President Don Robertson and Steve Davis, a Christchurch-based IT consultant, replaces David Cowman.

After three years in their respective roles, neither stood for re-appointment.

NZCS Chief Executive Paul Matthews, said, “I’ve greatly enjoyed working with Don and Dave over the last three years. Their leadership has contributed significant to the Society and we’ve achieved a great deal in a short time for the Society and for New Zealand. “Ray and Steve have been involved in different Society activities for some time and have played a significant role in several recent initiatives. They are both proven leaders and are heavily supportive of the Society’s current direction. The wider NZCS team is greatly looking forward to working with them both”.

Delany is a Fellow of the Society, having been a member for 24 years, and was one of the first to receive ITCP Certification. He is also the CEO and owner of IT services company DesignerTech.

Outgoing President Don Robertson, said “I’m really proud of the advances we’ve made over the last three years I’ve been President. It’s been a huge achievement by a great team. I especially want to thank my fellow National Councillors, our dedicated Branch Committees up and down the country, the literally hundreds of people that have contributed to our various projects, and of course our excellent operations team led by CEO Paul Matthews”.

The President role is appointed for a two year term with further one year appointments possible, whilst the Deputy President is appointed for one year.