LICENSING & PROCUREMENT

Fran is Inde’s Microsoft Alliance and Licensing Specialist, working closely with customers to simplify licensing and help them get the most value from their Microsoft investments. She takes the time to understand each organisation’s goals so she can match the right licensing approach and Microsoft programs to their needs. A key part of Fran’s role is leading Inde’s Microsoft alliance, ensuring customers benefit from the full depth of the Microsoft ecosystem and the opportunities it provides. Alongside supporting customers, Fran also manages the operations of Inde’s CSP business. Fran holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Auckland and is very passionate about enhancing the diversity, equity and inclusion across the technology sector. Based in Wellington, Fran spends most of her time outside work running around the city, usually training for a long distance event and usually complaining about the wind.

Anya is a Procurement Specialist in Inde’s Product Team, entering the IT industry by chance and never looking back more than four years on. With a strong focus on software and licensing, she plays a key role in managing customer renewals, optimising licensing solutions and supporting Inde's strategic vendor partnerships. Her background in Service Desk Management ensures that customer satisfaction remains central to her work. Outside of work, Anya can usually be found at the beach with her dog, Obi, or watching Formula 1.

With three years experience in procurement and two decades in IT, Daniel has cultivated a wide range of expertise in technical solutions. His comprehensive experience provides unique insights to procure the right hardware and software solutions. An avid fan of well-crafted spreadsheets, Daniel enjoys working with data to make it easily digestible and efficient. Additionally, he has an innate curiosity for understanding how systems work and how he can improve upon them. Outside the office, Daniel is a self-proclaimed foodie with an adventurous palate, always eager to explore new cuisines. And with a collection of over 100 houseplants, he embraces the role of plant caretaker.

Barbara Kidd brings more than 30 years’ of experience across the New Zealand technology sector. Her background spans product management, Microsoft licensing, cloud solutions, vendor engagement, sales, marketing, and commercial leadership, with roles at organisations including Ingram Micro, Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, Gen-i, and now Inde. Before joining Inde, Barbara led Ingram Micro Cloud NZ, where she helped build and scale a high-performing cloud business, working closely with vendors, partners, and internal teams to turn technology opportunities into strong commercial outcomes. Known for being collaborative, pragmatic, and commercially focused, Barbara enjoys bringing people together around shared goals and helping translate complex technology into clear value for customers. In her role at Inde, she is focused on supporting strong licensing and procurement direction, trusted relationships, and business growth. Outside of work, Barbara enjoys scuba diving, photography, cooking, and exploring good wine. She is also mum to three cats and admits to having far too many photos of all of the above.