Vishaal Kamath

Vishaal Kamath is a seasoned transformation and programme leader with extensive experience across healthcare, manufacturing, consulting, and the public sector. He holds a Master of Engineering Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business from the University of Auckland.

As Group Executive, Programmes & Projects at ANC, he leads the strategic delivery of initiatives that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence to strengthen performance and positioning the business for sustained long-term success.

Vishaal previously served as Program Director at Health New Zealand, where he led the design and implementation of an integrated network of cancer centres—part of a broader transformation of care delivery across the health system. He has also held senior leadership roles at Fonterra and Steel & Tube Holdings, where he drove global procurement initiatives, supply chain network strategy execution, and large-scale capital programs —creating measurable value and enabling sustainable change.

Vishaal brings deep expertise in project, program and portfolio management, governance design and benefits realisation. He is PRINCE2® and MSP® certified, with a strong foundation in Lean principles and change leadership. His ability to navigate complexity, build high-performing teams, and align stakeholders has underpinned successful delivery across diverse sectors.

Outside of work, Vishaal finds energy in the outdoors, travel, and laughing often with his wife, delightful daughter, and super-energetic son. A former competitive cricketer, captain, and opening batsman, he remains a passionate follower of test cricket—and is known to draw the occasional well-timed cricket analogy when the moment calls for it.

He is deeply committed to giving back to the community, with a passion for mentoring youth. Vishaal has spent over seven years as a judge and mentor for the University of Auckland’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program, co-founded a migrant community group, and coached sports teams to help young people build confidence and leadership.