Experience

Make-A-Wish Foundation New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Orange Sky New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman of the Board

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Orange Sky is a not-for-profit organisation providing free mobile laundry and shower services for people experiencing homelessness. Orange Sky is a not-for-profit organisation providing free mobile laundry and shower services for people experiencing homelessness.



Coeliac New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Advisor

  • Jan 2019 - May 2023

  I initially assisted CNZ record their financial transactions and improve their financial systems. I prepared the 31 March year end financial statements and liaised with the auditor to ensure an unqualified opinion was received. I assisted with the transition to bring the financial support back in house. Previously CNZ had employed an accounting firm to carry out that function. Through all these roles I worked successfully with the Treasurer and CEO. I now offer ad hoc financial advise and help with th eyear end financial statements and audit. Show less



Make-A-Wish

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Chairman of Board

  • Oct 2017 - May 2023



AGI Education Limited

• Auckland

• Member of the Academic Advisory Committee (AAC)

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2021

  The AAC was established to advise the management team of AGI on governance matters related to academic policies, procedures, programmes, training, awards and other academic matters. The AAC, in its advice needs to be mindful of the ‘marketing’ impact and sector climate to support the ongoing business capability and success of AGI. The AAC was established to advise the management team of AGI on governance matters related to academic policies, procedures, programmes, training, awards and other academic matters. The AAC, in its advice needs to be mindful of the ‘marketing’ impact and sector climate to support the ongoing business capability and success of AGI.



Coeliac New Zealand

• New Zealand
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of Board

  • Jul 2018 - Nov 2018



Royal New Zealand SPCA

• New Lynn, Auckland

• CFO

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  I spent 16 months in the newly created role of CFO for the RNZSPCA. It was great working with a group of people who are so committed to this organisations worthwhile cause. I enjoyed playing a small part in bringing the independent run Centres into one organisation. I spent 16 months in the newly created role of CFO for the RNZSPCA. It was great working with a group of people who are so committed to this organisations worthwhile cause. I enjoyed playing a small part in bringing the independent run Centres into one organisation.



Dance Therapy NZ (DTNZ)

• Auckalnd

• Treasurer and on Advisory Board

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

  DTNZ is a registered charity. Its aim is to support and empower individuals and groups through the use of dance movement and arts therapy. DTNZ is a registered charity. Its aim is to support and empower individuals and groups through the use of dance movement and arts therapy.



KPMG UK

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Managing Partner

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2013

  On returning from China, where I spent 3 years as an Audit partner, I led KPMGs New Zealand Advisory / Consulting team and was a member of the firms National Executive. The team covered a very wide range and depth of advisory/ consulting services through out NZ. On returning from China, where I spent 3 years as an Audit partner, I led KPMGs New Zealand Advisory / Consulting team and was a member of the firms National Executive. The team covered a very wide range and depth of advisory/ consulting services through out NZ.



Auckland Football Federation

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board member and Audit Committee Chair

  • 2010 - 2013

  Stepped down from Board at 2013 AGM Stepped down from Board at 2013 AGM