Primary ITO, the industry training organisation for the primary sector, has appointed Dr Linda Sissons as their new chief executive.
Dr Sissons has been interim CEO for Primary ITO over the last three months, and after a comprehensive selection process, has been appointed to lead the organisation moving forward.
She has an extensive background in the education sector.
Her previous roles include deputy chief executive of The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand and chief executive of Wellington Institute of Technology for 15 years.
Other experience includes serving on a number of ministerial advisory bodies and she is currently chair of the Commonwealth of Learning.