About Us:In today’s digital age, cybersecurity isn’t just a priority; it’s a necessity. At EugeneZonda, we are dedicated to protecting organisations from the relentless threat of cybercrime. We offer a unique dual approach that combines the best in cybersecurity talent with cutting-edge solutions. We help businesses build robust defences, ensuring they stay ahead of threats and continue to thrive in an increasingly complex landscape.We understand that cybersecurity is a critical business imperative. Our holistic approach combines cutting-edge technology with strategic insights to develop comprehensive strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs. By working remotely, we leverage diverse expertise and perspectives to ensure our searches are innovative and effective.Eugene: Finding Cyber TalentAt the heart of EugeneZonda is “Eugene” – the talent search side of our business.With over 25 years of global experience, we specialise in identifying and securing the brightest cybersecurity minds to lead and protect your organisation. Whether you need a CISO to drive your security strategy, a team of experts to fortify your defences, or interim talent to support critical projects, we have the network and expertise to find the right fit.Zonda: Providing Best-in-Class Cyber SolutionsOn the other hand, we have “Zonda”—our commitment to delivering proven, best-in-field cybersecurity solutions.Just as the Pagani Zonda stands as a symbol of performance, precision, and reliability in the automotive world, our solutions set the standard for excellence in cybersecurity.We partner with only the most trusted and admired providers, offering solutions that have been battle-tested and proven to prevent ransomware and malware attacks and keep your digital assets safe. From advanced endpoint protection to network security and beyond, we provide the tools that empower your business to operate securely and confidently.EugeneZonda.com

It is Swiss built (in conjunction with Royal Holloway College London) state of the art, cyber defence tool. It proactively prevents infection by viruses, worms, Trojans, key-loggers, kernel root-kits, zero-day attacks and targeted attacks, as well as defending against hacker attack. Designed in 2004 at the request of the Swiss government and subsequently deployed in 2005 by the Swiss military, it protects their assets (including air traffic control systems). It is part of the combined Swiss Military cyber defence program. It is deployed protecting civil/military nuclear, amongst others.Over the past 10-years it has been used, no organisation operating this has ever been breached. It has operated with a perfect, 100%, efficiency. Countries, governments, enterprises etc deploying our software will be protected with the same level 100% efficiency against malware attacks, whatever the attack vector – Bluetooth, Hotspot, infra-red or USB and more besides. It stops all persistent malware in SCADA, ACS and legacy estates protecting servers and workstations, laptops. It stops all derivatives of Stuxnet including the IRONGATE malware found in the Siemens ACS; and fully protects against the recent attacks with WannaCry, Petya and NotPetya, Triton, EternalBlue, Solarwinds, and more recently Log4j.What’s more, in 2023 when obtaining insurance for cyber-attacks and ransom ware, is either un-obtainable or highly expensive, it’s readily available through our insurers when using our product. Abatis was purchased by Platinum HIT (High Integrity Technologies) in 2021. Platinum HIT is registered in Malta. Global Sales Director

Leadership of all Consultants, AUS/NZ Talent Acquisition, Recruitment in TEMP, Permanent, Contracting Recruitment, Volume and supply of Payrolling solutions, Australia and New Zealand.

Managing Director for Icon Recruitment, ICT Executive Agency, owned by Adecco SA. With offices though-out Australia as well as an office in Auckland and Wellington (New Zealand). After initially being asked to investigate potential issues in NZ in regards to inappropriate assignments of contractors, fees and commissions, I was asked to come on permanently and clean up the business. There was a bit to do. Mostly old school recruiting methods, 360 consultants, low average Billings, no candidate care, no client management. Engaged a few key hires across Australia and NZ, people I trusted to deliver, and they turned it around. We then merged in other brands into the one for Adecco, and realigned client and candidate delivery. Created best in class across Asia’s tech community, including US, Asia and Middle East. Became head of Tech spokesperson for Adecco Globally. Matrix role.

Created QIDR, from inception. Selected a winning team of IT industry recruitment executives by head-hunting and picking the best from the industry. I then brought on other partners, and sold my share to this group. My aim was to create a offering to compete in the market, after going to the board of my previous employer with an option to purchase the NZ business which would allow the company to record their 1st qrt profit. Instead my boss in Australia decided to sack me, as she was attempting to do the same thing herself, she was subsequently removed also. Needless to say, I won. They should have taken my offer !.Engaged clients, talent attraction, coached and mentored consultants.

Rebuilt the business, brought it into profit. This was a mess. Multiple businesses run by egos that had been paid handsomely, and their names removed from the door but couldn’t come to grips with it. So, I cleaned house. Over weight, under-performing. Culled a layer of top management, promoted talent hidden within the group based on capabilities and attitude, not on Billings and ability to talk. Fought hard to protect against the perils of poor leadership across in Australia which was lacking vision, temperament and a game plan. Put together a robust NZ leadership team around me, most better than me in so many ways, and they worked well as a team. Better together than as individuals. We constantly over achieved our budgets, and contributed over and over to prop up the expense in Australia. Ultimately, globally the business was lacking on results. I put together a cash 60 day bid to buy the NZ business with no conditions, all cash. Which I felt was in the best interests of the shareholders. My boss felt otherwise. History was on my side. It cost myself personally a lot, but it cost the shareholders more, of which I was one. This is when the leadership you report into has never actually had to fund their own bank balance. They don’t see the big picture, they are narrow minded.

Rebuilt, re-configured Vic & NSW IT&T to profitability.Wayman Chapman said “go to Melbourne, return us to profit, report to me, do your thing, any questions?”. First thing I do, straight off the plane get all 100 odd, lethargic under worked overpaid consultants (generalisation) into the board room. I’m un-shaven, jeans and a tee-shirt, running through spreadsheets all night and on the plane, caught the 6am flight from Auckland after a 4pm call previous day with Wayman, as they had just walked the leadership out. It was loosing average $50k a week easy. So, get them all crammed in a room, no time for pleasantries, they already thought I was a plonker, Who’s this kiwi fat kit coming here to tell us what to do. So anyway, I said, “ if you don’t go back to your desks and start doing what I tell you, either the person on your left or right or both won’t be here at the end of the month”. Get off your arse and ring OUR clients. You know the ones you are all paid those incredibly high base salaries to do. Any questions ?. One smart arse, said, hang on I was told I didn’t need to come here and cold call, the work just comes in?. Well look around MATE, the ones that said that are no longer here, I am, and my last business I managed had a 44% ebit return, this one would be lucky to see 4%. Now before you all go, which AFL team do none of you support? I became a Melbourne supporter that day. 12 months later I saved a few careers, a couple thanked me and have gone on to be very successful, a few others don’t even know I did, but think they are brilliant (I’d never work with them again), and I was promoted, to bigger things.

Built a desk as well as built a team of recruiters within the Auckland market, specialising within the ICT market.

ICT specialist permanent recruitment consultant, focused on the Wellington ICT market

Broker in charge of managing the relationship between the biggest client in New Zealand, NZ Dairy Board (now known as Fonterra) and Willis and Lloyds of London.