Nathan Hay

Nathan Hay is a strategic leader and digital manufacturing expert with over 25 years experience driving innovation and leading teams across the manufacturing sector. As General Manager of Argus ManuTech, a Christchurch-based manufacturing company, he has spearheaded a successful digital transformation that has reshaped the business and positively impacted New Zealand’s manufacturing landscape.

Passionate about the growth and advancement of New Zealand’s manufacturing sector, Nathan is committed to leveraging technology and innovation to strengthen its global competitiveness. With extensive experience in both corporate and privately owned manufacturing businesses, he is known for solving complex challenges through innovation and a people-first approach.

His journey with Argus began as part of his MBA Consulting Project at the University of Canterbury, where he developed the digital strategy to modernize operations and ensure the company’s long-term success in increasingly competitive local and global markets.