Kia ora, welcome.
National Operations | People & Performance | Governance
I bring clarity, structure and momentum to complex environments.
Matt Lingard, MInstD, CHPC
Executive Operations Leader
Transforming multi-site organisations across Aotearoa since 2002
Open to COO / GM / enterprise roles
20+ years leading national operations across 16 NZ regions
120,000+ customer acquisitions
P&L ownership | Teams of 50
600+ leaders coached in performance, growth & succession
Multi-million-dollar partnerships built and sustained
Integrating governance, people and systems to translate strategy into disciplined execution and results.
I build high-integrity cultures where people thrive, capability grows and performance follows.
High performance is the baseline. Meaningful impact from day one.
Performance Highlights
120,000+ Customers
Connecting communities across Aotearoa
600+ Leaders Coached
Strengthening leadership capability
#1 Partner for 20 Years
Market-leading across Australia & NZ
Values & Vision
People at the Core
Culture & wellbeing drive performance
Integrity at Scale
Growth without compromise
Impact Beyond Profit
Contributing to stronger communities
Long-Term Partnerships
Partnering across corporate, public and community sectors to deliver results that endure.
People, customers and community are at the centre of every engagement.
Giving Back
Over the years, our team has supported causes they’re most passionate about, contributing to initiatives creating meaningful impact across Aotearoa.
We support organisations focused on children's wellbeing, community health, and regenerative environmental projects – including Brook Sanctuary here in Nelson. Protecting native forests, wildlife and future generations is mahi that matters deeply to us.
Another partnership we’ve loved supporting is KidsCan, where we helped provide over 10,000 nourishing meals to tamariki in need through our last campaign.
Giving back is part of how we operate. Investing in our tamariki, whānau and taiao – our children, families and environment – is one of the most meaningful ways we contribute to our shared future. 🌏
About Me & Integrate
Leadership That Works at Scale
Partnering with senior leaders and boards, I integrate governance, people performance and enterprise systems to turn strategy into disciplined execution and measurable results.
Over 20+ years, I’ve led national multi-site operations across Aotearoa – building teams, systems and partnerships that deliver enduring performance across all 16 NZ regions.
Working across complex sectors including telecommunications, energy, financial services, insurance and property, I bring clarity, structure and momentum to environments by diagnosing underlying issues and delivering scalable transformation.
I move organisations from Strategic Intent → Aligned Action → Sustained Performance
Partnership Highlights:
• #1 Channel Partner for SKY – sustained national growth and record customer outcomes with 95,000+ customer acquisitions
• #1 Channel Partner for Vodafone – built the leading national team and operating model, delivering 25,000+ customer acquisitions in two years
• Transformation for SaveAWatt – strengthened people, systems and performance across energy and solar services
• 20+ years leading multi-site operations, transformation and growth across sectors and all 16 regions of New Zealand
Matt Lingard
Member, Institute of Directors (MInstD)
Certified High Performance Coach (CHPC)
Executive Focus 🧭
Leadership & Governance: Strategic clarity, governance and risk oversight – turning vision into execution and accountability
People, Culture & Capability: Leadership development, succession, performance, health and safety, and high-trust teams
Commercial & Operational Performance: Growth, national operations, P&L discipline and scalable operating models
Transformation & Enterprise Systems: Systems, process and capability uplift that embed durable operating rhythms and results
What Matters Most 🌱
Leadership is responsibility. I build high-integrity environments where people thrive, culture strengthens and performance follows.
Based in Whakatū (Nelson), I’m grounded in family, nature and disciplines that sustain clarity and discernment in leadership. I design operating frameworks that strengthen organisational clarity and people performance, including Integrate OS™ and LifeNav™.
He mea nui tēnei mahi / This work matters.
Standards shape culture
High performance is the baseline
Meaningful impact from day one
Open to COO, GM and enterprise leadership roles where ownership and execution matter. Flexible to travel, operate and lead across NZ.