OCS Australia and New Zealand Finance Director, Debby Wong, has been recognised as a finalist in the New Zealand CFO of the Year Awards, highlighting her leadership, innovation, and impact across the region.
The award celebrates Chief Financial Officers who have positioned finance as a strategic driver within their organisations while also demonstrating a broader vision for people and planet.
Debby was recognised alongside Andrew Allan, Community Finance & Community Housing Funding Agency, and Stephen Morgan, Champion Flour Milling. The award was ultimately presented to Stephen Morgan.
A leader who makes a difference
Since stepping up into the role of finance director at OCS in 2017, Debby has reshaped the finance function into a strategic engine that supports growth, ESG accountability, and people development. Her work has also had a direct impact on customer outcomes – embedding real-time data tools and stronger contract governance so frontline managers can deliver consistently for hospitals, airports, and government sites.
Under her leadership, OCS ANZ has:
- Achieved five-fold revenue growth with consistent cash collection above 100% of target.
- Integrated ESG principles into procurement and capital planning, contributing to a 40%+ emissions reduction since 2017.
- Led transformation projects including Esker automation, SAP migration, and Power BI dashboards.
- Overseen the integration of 1M, doubling EBITDA margins within two years.
She has also built a finance team recognised for its professionalism and resilience – 35 colleagues who now provide scalable, future-ready support across New Zealand and Australia.
Recognised by peers and colleagues
Gareth Marriott, Managing Director of OCS ANZ, said Debby’s recognition reflects her unique contribution.
“Debby is the rare CFO who balances rigour with empathy. She leads from the front, gets the detail right, and still finds time to mentor, challenge, and grow those around her. Her contribution has transformed not just our numbers – but our business.”
Her influence has also been acknowledged outside OCS. Former Prime Minister Sir Bill English.
“In my experience working with CFOs across both the public and private sectors, it’s rare to find someone who combines technical excellence with the ability to genuinely motivate an entire organisation. Debby Wong does just that. She has turned finance into a driving force for clarity, confidence and progress across OCS.”
A proud achievement
Being named a finalist for New Zealand CFO of the Year is among the highest industry professional honours. For Debby, it reflects her commitment to finance as a lever for clarity, confidence, and long-term value.
Her recognition in such a strong field is a source of pride for OCS and for the 4,400 colleagues she supports across New Zealand and Australia.
Congratulations Debby, we are very proud of all that you achieve every day and for your commitment to our people.
