Kordia has reinforced its commitment to excellence and future growth with the appointment of two high-performing executives to its senior leadership team.
Eoin Dilworth has joined as Executive General Manager – Finance and Corporate Services, while Mark Paul has taken up the role of Executive General Manager – Risk and Assurance.
Kordia CEO Neil Livingston says the appointments come at a pivotal time for the business as it enters a new phase of growth and transformation. “Attracting the right senior talent is essential to ensuring Kordia continues to deliver on its purpose of keeping our customers safe and connected.”
Eoin Dilworth joins to lead Finance and Corporate Services
Eoin Dilworth brings a wealth of experience in financial and executive leadership, having held CFO and CEO roles across the UK and Europe.
Livingston highlights Dilworth’s strategic acumen as a critical asset for Kordia’s transformation, “Eoin’s expertise will be instrumental as we refine operations and drive sustainable growth.”
Dilworth has been tasked with positioning Kordia for sustainable success and supporting sound commercial decision-making.
“As Kordia continues to evolve, we’ll be leveraging Eoin’s leadership to ensure we have the agility and financial resilience to invest in future growth—driving commercial transformation while building strong, values-led teams.”
Previously, Dilworth served as Group CFO & COO at Cohesive, leading the integration of ten global acquisitions into a single, streamlined brand.
He also held senior roles at Mabanaft, a European energy leader, including CFO, Joint Managing Director, and Regional CEO of the UK Group. There, he spearheaded a major turnaround, transforming losses into £14 million profit and delivering record-breaking results, including a 27% return on equity. His leadership also drove strategic acquisitions, operational restructuring, and energy transition initiatives.
Dilworth says: “Kordia’s rich heritage and its commitment to innovation and purpose were strong drawcards for me. I’m energised by the opportunity to contribute to a business that is both proud of its legacy and ambitious about its future.”
“I can already see the potential to help Kordia navigate complexity, capitalise on growth opportunities, and deliver greater value to our customers and shareholder.”
Mark Paul to lead Risk and Assurance
Also joining the executive team is Mark Paul, who took up the position of Executive General Manager – Risk and Assurance.
Paul brings more than 25 years’ experience in enterprise risk management across professional services, banking, and critical infrastructure.
Livingston highlights Paul’s leadership as key to aligning risk and assurance with Kordia’s strategic goals. “Mark’s experience in transformation and governance ensures we remain resilient in a complex business environment.”
Paul has previously built and led enterprise risk functions at Avanti Finance, ASB, The Public Trust, Heartland Bank, and Westpac, as well as senior roles at KPMG and EY, advising on cyber, regulatory, and operational risks.
“What attracted me to Kordia was the opportunity to contribute to a New Zealand organisation with a strong reputation for trust, technical expertise, and innovation, particularly across critical networks, infrastructure, cyber security, and cloud,” Paul says.
