Google Cloud selects Tim Dacombe-Bird to head up NZ arm

Responsible for spearheading the go-to-market strategy.

Tim Dacombe-Bird has been appointed as the head of Google Cloud New Zealand where he will be responsbile for the company’s go-to-market strategy.

Dacombe-Bird will also be working closely with partners and customers to help Kiwi businesses build an AI-first future.

Google Cloud also continues its investment in New Zealand, recently announcing the ‘Pacific Connect Initiative’, which will deliver two new trans-Pacific subsea cables — Honomoana and Tabua — to help increase the reliability and resilience of digital connectivity in the Pacific.

The Honomoana cable system will add a branch to Auckland and enable a double Australian landing in Melbourne and Sydney.

Prior to joining Google Cloud, Tim held leadership roles at Wiz, AWS, and VMware in New Zealand.

Commenting on his new role, Dacombe-Bird explained to CRN Australia how important partners are to Google Cloud’s strategy.

“They are crucial for their expertise, their ability to drive AI adoption and play a pivotal role in helping our customers achieve meaningful outcomes,” he said.

“We see agentic AI as an immense opportunity for our partners, and I'm looking forward to working with them to deliver long-term, highly impactful engagements for our customers across Aotearoa."

Paul Migliorini, VP, Google Cloud Australia & New Zealand said, “Dacombe-Bird is a recognised industry leader in the New Zealand technology landscape, and we are delighted to have him join our team.

"With a history of successfully leading rapidly growing businesses and developing high-performing teams, he has been at the forefront of some major technology shifts, and his expertise will be invaluable in helping our customers maximise their AI and digital strategies."

Dacombe-Bird said New Zealand businesses are inherently innovative, adaptable, and ready to embrace the next wave of digitisation.

“I'm passionate about working with our customers and partners to leverage Google Cloud's leading AI capabilities, helping to drive efficiency and unlock new possibilities,” he explained.

“With Google Cloud's ongoing investment in, and our commitment to New Zealand, it's an exciting time to be part of the growth story for Kiwi businesses.”