Leading the Fisheries Resources Assessment Survey of the UAE waters of the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman. The project consists of nearshore and offshore surveys, using a range of data collection methods to gather data on the UAE's fish stock.

Leading a programme work for the Tourism Department for NEOM to implement the Tourism Enablement Strategy and supporting work streams

Project Manager for a four-year research project to determine the water-usage, productivity and resultant salt leaching of consumable halophytic crops, under three water treatments (Groundwater, Reject Brine and Aqua-Brine). The Aqua-Brine is the waste water from an aquaculture farm applied to the three crops (containing highly saline water and nutrients from waste). The Reject Brine is waste from desalination units – highly saline water.The project is for the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi… Show more Project Manager for a four-year research project to determine the water-usage, productivity and resultant salt leaching of consumable halophytic crops, under three water treatments (Groundwater, Reject Brine and Aqua-Brine). The Aqua-Brine is the waste water from an aquaculture farm applied to the three crops (containing highly saline water and nutrients from waste). The Reject Brine is waste from desalination units – highly saline water.The project is for the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi and the NZ experts on the project team are Dr Brent Clothier and Dr Steve Green from Plant and Food Research. Show less

OnlyFromNZ Ltd (OFNZ™) is all about exporting expertise and knowledge. With a focus on the Middle East (GCC), we lead consortia with NZ subject matter experts across a range of environmental, conservation, sustainable tourism and food production projects.We also provide export specific advisory services to NZ companies wanting to export.Check out our website for more information www.onlyfromnz.com

Led Maven's expansion into the Middle East. Key Achievements include:• Development of a commercialisation model and successful approach to exporting NZ government intellectual property. Based on a public-private concept developed by Maven, the concept was customised to incorporate specific NZ and UAE Government requirements, by working closely with MFAT, NZTE, Ministers and other government officials.• Led the Sales effort and subsequent delivery of the G2G programme for Environment… Show more Led Maven's expansion into the Middle East. Key Achievements include:• Development of a commercialisation model and successful approach to exporting NZ government intellectual property. Based on a public-private concept developed by Maven, the concept was customised to incorporate specific NZ and UAE Government requirements, by working closely with MFAT, NZTE, Ministers and other government officials.• Led the Sales effort and subsequent delivery of the G2G programme for Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi. To date this programme has encompassed 22 projects across a range of environmental sectors including fisheries, groundwater management, eco-tourism and conservation.• Programme Director for the EAD/G2G programme including engagement with key stakeholders from Ministers in both NZ and the UAE to working with the scientific teams in the field.• Establishment of a Maven office in the Sultanate of Oman• Successful delivery of projects in the Education sector in Oman, including a Review of the Education Sector K1-12, and a multi-year Leadership training programme for School Principals. Show less

Maven is a professional services business operating in NZ (Maven Consulting Ltd) and Internationally (Maven International Ltd). Key achievements in this role include:- Establishing Maven as one of NZ's Best places to work - being a finalist for 10 years running in the Best Workplaces awards, recipient of 10 year league award and Winner of Small Workplace Category in 2007- Establishing a culture and brand-led strategy and rebranding AMR Consulting to Maven- Growing the company from… Show more Maven is a professional services business operating in NZ (Maven Consulting Ltd) and Internationally (Maven International Ltd). Key achievements in this role include:- Establishing Maven as one of NZ's Best places to work - being a finalist for 10 years running in the Best Workplaces awards, recipient of 10 year league award and Winner of Small Workplace Category in 2007- Establishing a culture and brand-led strategy and rebranding AMR Consulting to Maven- Growing the company from 25 to 50 consultants and increasing revenue and profitability- Developing and implementing an international services business - expanding Maven's services to the Middle East (United Arab Emirates and Oman)- Acquisition of Projects International Ltd- Establishment of Maven Ventures - a business unit investigating new business opportunities in different sectors - resulting in the creation of OnlyFromNZ Ltd Show less

Strategy and Planning practice manager and Management Consultant. AMR Consulting was rebranded to Maven in 2005- Business planning and strategy - Development of new services, frameworks and IP- Business Development and Sales - Bid management, contract negotiation, contract management- Delivery management and quality assurance of consulting assignments- P&L accountability for the practice

Provide specialist expertise to IBM Account Executives to develop, negotiate and deliver solutions to clients to meet changing business needs.

Design and Implementation of an IT outsourcing solution for Downer Connect- Business requirements analysis- IT outsourcing strategy development & relationship management model- RFP development- Management of RFP process and Evaluation process- Contract and service level negotiation - Establishment of the relationship management model- Advice and support to IS Manager

Established and operated a profitable retail homeware business- Won two Top Shop Awards for Best Retail Business and Best Customer Service- Increased revenue 20% year on year- Implemented customised loyalty programme and maintained a strong base of loyal customers

Lead Solution Manager for the design, sale and delivery of outsourced IT services for clients both in NZ and overseas. - business requirements analysis- management of technical team (systems architects)- development of cost models- quality assurance of the solution- presentation of solution to clients- technical sales and negotiation lead

Project manager for the merger and transition of operations of a small Data Centre business that IBM acquired.

Voluntary position as Chair of the Jackson Street Programme. the purpose of the programme at the time was driving the economic revitalisation of Petone's retail business area.

Implementation and Testing of DR Backup and Recovery plans and systems for Core IRD IT platforms

Led the implementation of a DRP system for critical Westpac banking and Treasury systemsDeveloped and tested recovery plans between production and backup data centres