Experience

Rocket Languages

• New Zealand
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand I have transitioned into a solely governance role with Rocket Languages.

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2023

  New Zealand As the co-founder and Managing Director of Rocket Languages, I am passionate about helping people learn new languages and connect with others from different backgrounds and cultures. I have dedicated my career to developing innovative language-learning products and services that make language learning accessible, fun, and effective. In 2004, I co-founded Rocket Languages with my friend Mark Ling, with the goal of creating high-quality language-learning resources for people around the… Show more As the co-founder and Managing Director of Rocket Languages, I am passionate about helping people learn new languages and connect with others from different backgrounds and cultures. I have dedicated my career to developing innovative language-learning products and services that make language learning accessible, fun, and effective. In 2004, I co-founded Rocket Languages with my friend Mark Ling, with the goal of creating high-quality language-learning resources for people around the world. Over the years, Rocket Languages has grown into a leading provider of online language-learning resources, with courses available in over a dozen languages. As the CEO, I oversaw the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. I was also leading the team responsible for developing new products and features that help users learn languages more effectively. One of my greatest accomplishments at Rocket Languages has been the development of our online platform, which combines audio lessons, interactive activities, and gamification elements to create an immersive language-learning experience. I believe that this platform has revolutionized the way people learn languages, and I am proud to have been a part of it. Aside from my work at Rocket Languages, I am deeply committed to promoting language learning and cultural exchange. I have been involved in various initiatives to promote language learning, including partnerships with schools, universities, and language institutes. I believe that learning a new language is not only a valuable skill but also a way to connect with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.



Tax Pooling Solutions Limited

• New Zealand
• Financial Services

• Director

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  Auckland I was on the Board of Tax Pooling Solutions Ltd. Tax Pooling Solutions Limited (TPS) is a specialist provider of tax pooling and tax financing services.



Ibsecad

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2002 - Sep 2003

  Project Management of the HVAC design for fit-out of the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London



Betacom

• Product Development Engineer

  • 1995 - 1998