Hawke’s Bay TODAY: New Eastern Institute of Technology chief executive Lucy Laitinen to lead return to independence
Hawke’s Bay TODAY: New Eastern Institute of Technology chief executive Lucy Laitinen to lead return to independence
A high achiever is stepping into a big role at Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) as it returns to being an independent polytechnic.
The EIT council has appointed Lucy Laitinen as the new chief executive of EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti.
Laitinen brings extensive experience across international development, social services, local government and regional economic development to the role.
She is the former chief executive of Anglican Care Waiapu and had up until recently led the Hawke’s Bay Regional Economic Development Agency.
Laitinen said she is excited to join EIT as the institute prepares to stand back up as an independent polytechnic for Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti from January 1, 2026.
