Experience

Cetogenix

• New Zealand
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Cetogenix is a clean technology company focused on developing sustainable solutions to tackle climate change at a global scale. Our first technology targets the 1.5 billion tonnes of organic waste generated world-wide and addresses the growing demand for renewable natural gas. Cetogenix‘s technologies eliminate the need for organic wastes to be landfilled or incinerated, lowering their environmental impacts, and generating novel added-value market opportunities. Cetogenix is a clean technology company focused on developing sustainable solutions to tackle climate change at a global scale. Our first technology targets the 1.5 billion tonnes of organic waste generated world-wide and addresses the growing demand for renewable natural gas. Cetogenix‘s technologies eliminate the need for organic wastes to be landfilled or incinerated, lowering their environmental impacts, and generating novel added-value market opportunities.



Te Arawa Fisheries

• Fisheries

• Director

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Te Arawa Fisheries Holding Company Limited and Te Arawa Fisheries Limited are owned by Te Kotahitanga o Te Arawa and are responsible for holding and managing the fisheries assets. The directors of the boards of the Companies are appointed by the board of Te Kotahitanga o Te Arawa. Te Arawa Fisheries Holding Company Limited and Te Arawa Fisheries Limited are owned by Te Kotahitanga o Te Arawa and are responsible for holding and managing the fisheries assets. The directors of the boards of the Companies are appointed by the board of Te Kotahitanga o Te Arawa.



BiotechNZ

• New Zealand
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Council

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  BIOTechNZ's vision is to maximise New Zealands’ bioscience and technology capability to create a strong New Zealand bioeconomy. It connects innovators, investors, regulators, researchers and social entrepreneurs to further biotech in NZ. BIOTechNZ's vision is to maximise New Zealands’ bioscience and technology capability to create a strong New Zealand bioeconomy. It connects innovators, investors, regulators, researchers and social entrepreneurs to further biotech in NZ.



Future Proofing Innovation Strategies Limited

• Vancouver, Canada

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Business consultancy facilitating commercialisation, partnership and investment pathways. Recent contracts include: • UBC BioProducts Institute works across 60+ academics to develop fundamental and applied science that delivers pathways from sustainable biomass to future bio-based materials, chemicals and fuels: - Created Innovation Strategy for the BioProducts Institute, including external partnerships, long-term investment, and transition to Global Research Excellence… Show more Business consultancy facilitating commercialisation, partnership and investment pathways. Recent contracts include: • UBC BioProducts Institute works across 60+ academics to develop fundamental and applied science that delivers pathways from sustainable biomass to future bio-based materials, chemicals and fuels: - Created Innovation Strategy for the BioProducts Institute, including external partnerships, long-term investment, and transition to Global Research Excellence Institute • Network Centre of Excellence - BioInnovative Renewables Network (BiRNet; $50M; 5 years). BiRNet focuses 126 researchers from 22 universities and colleges across Canada to deliver science and commercial outcomes related to green communities, sustainable transportation and healthy living: - Developed innovation strategy, organisational structure, and investment program - Led proposal creation, writing, delivery and review - Engaged industry, R&D, academic and govt stakeholders who committed $25M+ to network - appointed chairperson - BiRNet Board • ECOSCOPE provides students and post-doctorate students with training in microbial ecology and biological engineering, team internships in start-ups, and builds professional and entrepreneurial skills to help commercialise their innovations: - Provided strategic advice on forward direction and NSERC reporting - Appointed Co-Chair - ECOSCOPE Advisory Board August 2018 • Compiled and moderated Bioeconomy sessions for 2018 BCTech Summit and Inventure$ 2018 conferences • Technical reviewer for Genome BC and Canadian Digital Technologies Supercluster Show less Business consultancy facilitating commercialisation, partnership and investment pathways. Recent contracts include: • UBC BioProducts Institute works across 60+ academics to develop fundamental and applied science that delivers pathways from sustainable biomass to future bio-based materials, chemicals and fuels: - Created Innovation Strategy for the BioProducts Institute, including external partnerships, long-term investment, and transition to Global Research Excellence… Show more Business consultancy facilitating commercialisation, partnership and investment pathways. Recent contracts include: • UBC BioProducts Institute works across 60+ academics to develop fundamental and applied science that delivers pathways from sustainable biomass to future bio-based materials, chemicals and fuels: - Created Innovation Strategy for the BioProducts Institute, including external partnerships, long-term investment, and transition to Global Research Excellence Institute • Network Centre of Excellence - BioInnovative Renewables Network (BiRNet; $50M; 5 years). BiRNet focuses 126 researchers from 22 universities and colleges across Canada to deliver science and commercial outcomes related to green communities, sustainable transportation and healthy living: - Developed innovation strategy, organisational structure, and investment program - Led proposal creation, writing, delivery and review - Engaged industry, R&D, academic and govt stakeholders who committed $25M+ to network - appointed chairperson - BiRNet Board • ECOSCOPE provides students and post-doctorate students with training in microbial ecology and biological engineering, team internships in start-ups, and builds professional and entrepreneurial skills to help commercialise their innovations: - Provided strategic advice on forward direction and NSERC reporting - Appointed Co-Chair - ECOSCOPE Advisory Board August 2018 • Compiled and moderated Bioeconomy sessions for 2018 BCTech Summit and Inventure$ 2018 conferences • Technical reviewer for Genome BC and Canadian Digital Technologies Supercluster Show less



Foresight Cleantech Accelerator

• Burnaby, BC, Canada

• Executive in Residence

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre is Western Canada's first clean technology accelerator, launched in March 2013 as a not-for-profit corporation to foster the growth of small and medium size businesses (SMEs) in the development and commercialisation of viable technology solutions to create and produce energy more efficiently and responsibly. Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre is Western Canada's first clean technology accelerator, launched in March 2013 as a not-for-profit corporation to foster the growth of small and medium size businesses (SMEs) in the development and commercialisation of viable technology solutions to create and produce energy more efficiently and responsibly.



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  The UBC Faculty of Forestry is recognized globally for forest-related education and research. The UBC Faculty of Forestry has three Departments, covering Wood Science, Forest Sciences and Forest Resources Management, and two official centres: the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing and the Centre of Applied Conservation Research. The UBC Faculty of Forestry is recognized globally for forest-related education and research. The UBC Faculty of Forestry has three Departments, covering Wood Science, Forest Sciences and Forest Resources Management, and two official centres: the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing and the Centre of Applied Conservation Research.



University of Toronto

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2006 - Present



NovoLabs™️

• New Zealand
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Chair - Board of Directors

  • Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

  Novolabs is a Massey Ventures Company at the forefront of UV disinfection innovation. As a start-up company spun out of the School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Novolabs offers a modular UV system to treat a wide range of liquids and flowrates. Our patented super-critical UV device allows for UV disinfection of ultra-low UV transmittance liquids in industrial processes, waste treatment and environmental management. Novolabs is a Massey Ventures Company at the forefront of UV disinfection innovation. As a start-up company spun out of the School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Novolabs offers a modular UV system to treat a wide range of liquids and flowrates. Our patented super-critical UV device allows for UV disinfection of ultra-low UV transmittance liquids in industrial processes, waste treatment and environmental management.



AgResearch

• New Zealand
• Research Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Research Director

  • May 2019 - Jan 2022

  I led AgResearch’s science engine to enable its scientists to deliver new knowledge and technologies that underpin pastoral, agri-food and technology value chains. In doing so, with a total staff of 750 and an annual budget of $150 million, I ensured AgResearch helps position New Zealand as a global leader in environmentally sustainable, safe and ethical pastoral production systems and products. My focus was on science and innovation strategy; digital technology integration; building a… Show more I led AgResearch’s science engine to enable its scientists to deliver new knowledge and technologies that underpin pastoral, agri-food and technology value chains. In doing so, with a total staff of 750 and an annual budget of $150 million, I ensured AgResearch helps position New Zealand as a global leader in environmentally sustainable, safe and ethical pastoral production systems and products. My focus was on science and innovation strategy; digital technology integration; building a culture of innovation excellence; developing national and international collaborations. Under my guidance the organisation implemented transformative scientific and infrastructure projects to meet the rapidly changing future science needs of the agricultural sector, their stakeholders and consumers in New Zealand and overseas. Show less I led AgResearch’s science engine to enable its scientists to deliver new knowledge and technologies that underpin pastoral, agri-food and technology value chains. In doing so, with a total staff of 750 and an annual budget of $150 million, I ensured AgResearch helps position New Zealand as a global leader in environmentally sustainable, safe and ethical pastoral production systems and products. My focus was on science and innovation strategy; digital technology integration; building a… Show more I led AgResearch’s science engine to enable its scientists to deliver new knowledge and technologies that underpin pastoral, agri-food and technology value chains. In doing so, with a total staff of 750 and an annual budget of $150 million, I ensured AgResearch helps position New Zealand as a global leader in environmentally sustainable, safe and ethical pastoral production systems and products. My focus was on science and innovation strategy; digital technology integration; building a culture of innovation excellence; developing national and international collaborations. Under my guidance the organisation implemented transformative scientific and infrastructure projects to meet the rapidly changing future science needs of the agricultural sector, their stakeholders and consumers in New Zealand and overseas. Show less



New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre

• New Zealand

• Governance Group

  • 2010 - Nov 2021

  The NZAGRC is a government-funded ($48.5m over 10 years) Primary Growth Partnership research consortium focused on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices. The NZAGRC is a government-funded ($48.5m over 10 years) Primary Growth Partnership research consortium focused on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices.



China-Canada Bioenergy Centre (C-CBC)

• Canada

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jul 2017 - Apr 2020

  The China-Canada Bioenergy Centre was established in summer 2015 by more than 20 faculty members at UBC, 8 universities and 2 institutes in China to promote clean bioenergy technology research, development and commercialization. The Centre has recently expanded to a broader range of Canadian academic and research institutes. The China-Canada Bioenergy Centre was established in summer 2015 by more than 20 faculty members at UBC, 8 universities and 2 institutes in China to promote clean bioenergy technology research, development and commercialization. The Centre has recently expanded to a broader range of Canadian academic and research institutes.



INSTITUTE OF FOREST BIOSCIENCES

• United States
• Biotechnology Research

• Board Member

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2019

  The Institute of Forest Biosciences is a non-profit organization that addresses the sustainability of forest biotechnology on a global scale. The Institute of Forest Biosciences is a non-profit organization that addresses the sustainability of forest biotechnology on a global scale.



FPInnovations

• Canada
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2018

  World-leading organization (CAD76M/yr; 430 FTE) specializing in Canadian forest sector innovation. As EVP, led R&D operations & staff across 3 campuses. Responsible for business development, organizational strategy, & executive engagement with industry, federal/provincial governments, academia & indigenous communities. • Created & implemented organization’s 5-year Strategic Action Plan: Drove FPInnovations into greater leadership role in building Canadian forest… Show more World-leading organization (CAD76M/yr; 430 FTE) specializing in Canadian forest sector innovation. As EVP, led R&D operations & staff across 3 campuses. Responsible for business development, organizational strategy, & executive engagement with industry, federal/provincial governments, academia & indigenous communities. • Created & implemented organization’s 5-year Strategic Action Plan: Drove FPInnovations into greater leadership role in building Canadian forest sector innovation ecosystem & low carbon economy. Introduced externally-focused KPIs (e.g. sector job creation, technology deployment & market impact metrics). Concepts from plan replicated by a range of industry & governmental stakeholders. • Changed business model & organizational structure: In first year, new business model generated 132 new R&D concepts, 7 technologies in commercial negotiation, 2 clean technology platforms co-funded by government & creation of 1 spin-out incubator. New structure flattened organization, eliminated historic silos & allowed more movement of research staff across research areas as part of Culture of Innovation Excellence strategy. Harmonized internal business management & R&D delivery systems & re-invigorated ideation-to- commercialization pipeline, including customized stage-gating system & on-line open innovation platforms. These systems have now been adopted by other organizations. • Established new collaboration models with academia, provincial governments & industry: BC Pulp & Paper Bioproducts Alliance - provincial-level, industry-directed initiative ($10M; 4 yrs) to generate bioeconomy investment opportunities for traditional pulp & paper sector. Contributor to Canadian Council of Forest Ministers “Forest Bioeconomy Framework for Canada” & BC government’s “Clean-Tech Innovation Strategy for the B.C. Forest Sector”. Show less World-leading organization (CAD76M/yr; 430 FTE) specializing in Canadian forest sector innovation. As EVP, led R&D operations & staff across 3 campuses. Responsible for business development, organizational strategy, & executive engagement with industry, federal/provincial governments, academia & indigenous communities. • Created & implemented organization’s 5-year Strategic Action Plan: Drove FPInnovations into greater leadership role in building Canadian forest… Show more World-leading organization (CAD76M/yr; 430 FTE) specializing in Canadian forest sector innovation. As EVP, led R&D operations & staff across 3 campuses. Responsible for business development, organizational strategy, & executive engagement with industry, federal/provincial governments, academia & indigenous communities. • Created & implemented organization’s 5-year Strategic Action Plan: Drove FPInnovations into greater leadership role in building Canadian forest sector innovation ecosystem & low carbon economy. Introduced externally-focused KPIs (e.g. sector job creation, technology deployment & market impact metrics). Concepts from plan replicated by a range of industry & governmental stakeholders. • Changed business model & organizational structure: In first year, new business model generated 132 new R&D concepts, 7 technologies in commercial negotiation, 2 clean technology platforms co-funded by government & creation of 1 spin-out incubator. New structure flattened organization, eliminated historic silos & allowed more movement of research staff across research areas as part of Culture of Innovation Excellence strategy. Harmonized internal business management & R&D delivery systems & re-invigorated ideation-to- commercialization pipeline, including customized stage-gating system & on-line open innovation platforms. These systems have now been adopted by other organizations. • Established new collaboration models with academia, provincial governments & industry: BC Pulp & Paper Bioproducts Alliance - provincial-level, industry-directed initiative ($10M; 4 yrs) to generate bioeconomy investment opportunities for traditional pulp & paper sector. Contributor to Canadian Council of Forest Ministers “Forest Bioeconomy Framework for Canada” & BC government’s “Clean-Tech Innovation Strategy for the B.C. Forest Sector”. Show less



Canadian Wood Council

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  The Canadian Wood Council represents the Canadian wood products industry through a national federation of associations. The Mission of the Council is to expand market access and increase demand for Canadian wood products through its work in codes, standards, regulations and education. The Canadian Wood Council represents the Canadian wood products industry through a national federation of associations. The Mission of the Council is to expand market access and increase demand for Canadian wood products through its work in codes, standards, regulations and education.



Innoventures Canada

• Director

  • Nov 2014 - Jan 2018

  Innoventures Canada (I-CAN) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated to improve Canada’s performance in commercializing research. The consortium includes Canada’s top research and technology organizations (RTOs). We work together to meet real industry needs, tackle complex challenges and ensure that new technologies are successfully launched into the market. Innoventures Canada (I-CAN) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated to improve Canada’s performance in commercializing research. The consortium includes Canada’s top research and technology organizations (RTOs). We work together to meet real industry needs, tackle complex challenges and ensure that new technologies are successfully launched into the market.



NSERC Strategic Research Network on Value Chain Optimization

• Director

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2016

  Officially launched in February 2010, the NSERC Strategic Research Network on Value Chain Optimization (VCO) is in direct response to the Federal Budget 2008, in which NSERC was allocated new funds to support collaborative research that directly contributes to the knowledge and innovation needs of Canada’s forest industry. The NSERC VCO Network aims to provide the industry and policy makers with new advanced planning and decision support systems to design and deploy optimized forest bioeconomy… Show more Officially launched in February 2010, the NSERC Strategic Research Network on Value Chain Optimization (VCO) is in direct response to the Federal Budget 2008, in which NSERC was allocated new funds to support collaborative research that directly contributes to the knowledge and innovation needs of Canada’s forest industry. The NSERC VCO Network aims to provide the industry and policy makers with new advanced planning and decision support systems to design and deploy optimized forest bioeconomy networks. Show less Officially launched in February 2010, the NSERC Strategic Research Network on Value Chain Optimization (VCO) is in direct response to the Federal Budget 2008, in which NSERC was allocated new funds to support collaborative research that directly contributes to the knowledge and innovation needs of Canada’s forest industry. The NSERC VCO Network aims to provide the industry and policy makers with new advanced planning and decision support systems to design and deploy optimized forest bioeconomy… Show more Officially launched in February 2010, the NSERC Strategic Research Network on Value Chain Optimization (VCO) is in direct response to the Federal Budget 2008, in which NSERC was allocated new funds to support collaborative research that directly contributes to the knowledge and innovation needs of Canada’s forest industry. The NSERC VCO Network aims to provide the industry and policy makers with new advanced planning and decision support systems to design and deploy optimized forest bioeconomy networks. Show less



Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Waste Advisory Board

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2016

  The Waste Advisory Board provides independent advice to the Minister for the Environment on matters relating to the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and waste minimisation and product stewardship The Waste Advisory Board provides independent advice to the Minister for the Environment on matters relating to the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and waste minimisation and product stewardship



Bioresource Processing Alliance

• Board of Directors / Acting General Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  The Bioresource Processing Alliance is a New Zealand research initiative dedicated to improved utilisation of solid wastes and wastewaters. Leveraging government funding of $15M over six years, it brings together CRI, industry and university linkages to create economic growth and improved environmental performance by beneficiating high volume waste streams from the primary industries. As the seconded General Manager, responsible for the establishment of the BPA, including creating the… Show more The Bioresource Processing Alliance is a New Zealand research initiative dedicated to improved utilisation of solid wastes and wastewaters. Leveraging government funding of $15M over six years, it brings together CRI, industry and university linkages to create economic growth and improved environmental performance by beneficiating high volume waste streams from the primary industries. As the seconded General Manager, responsible for the establishment of the BPA, including creating the R&D framework, selecting first phase research projects, putting in place industry partnerships and implementing a university scholarship programme. Show less The Bioresource Processing Alliance is a New Zealand research initiative dedicated to improved utilisation of solid wastes and wastewaters. Leveraging government funding of $15M over six years, it brings together CRI, industry and university linkages to create economic growth and improved environmental performance by beneficiating high volume waste streams from the primary industries. As the seconded General Manager, responsible for the establishment of the BPA, including creating the… Show more The Bioresource Processing Alliance is a New Zealand research initiative dedicated to improved utilisation of solid wastes and wastewaters. Leveraging government funding of $15M over six years, it brings together CRI, industry and university linkages to create economic growth and improved environmental performance by beneficiating high volume waste streams from the primary industries. As the seconded General Manager, responsible for the establishment of the BPA, including creating the R&D framework, selecting first phase research projects, putting in place industry partnerships and implementing a university scholarship programme. Show less



Scion

• New Zealand
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• General Manager - Sustainable Design

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2014

  Scion, a NZ Crown Research Institute (NZ$45M/yr, 320 staff), drives innovation and growth from New Zealand’s forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors to create economic value and contribute to beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand: As member of Executive Team o Put in place a new structure and strategy o Directed the organization into new areas of innovation, such as biomaterials and biofuels o Drove infrastructure… Show more Scion, a NZ Crown Research Institute (NZ$45M/yr, 320 staff), drives innovation and growth from New Zealand’s forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors to create economic value and contribute to beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand: As member of Executive Team o Put in place a new structure and strategy o Directed the organization into new areas of innovation, such as biomaterials and biofuels o Drove infrastructure investment projects for world-leading research facilities o Direct experience and exposure to all elements across the NZ forestry value chain, including plant biotechnology, sustainable forest management, geomatics, downstream processing, environmental management and market development. At divisional level o Built a world-leading research capacity in clean technologies, industrial biotechnology and sustainability o Grew research revenues by 400% o Took eight technologies to commercial status o Developed and lead geospatial and forest management software spin-off o Established new partnership models with industry, regional governments and indigenous peoples Also Director – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms and the executive manager responsible for developing Scion's sustainability policy, annual reporting, and accreditation (Enviromark accredited)

• Unit Leader - Eco-Smart Technologies

  • Jan 1998 - Jun 2008

  Leadership of an internationally-recognised research team developing technologies and methodologies for i) treatment and remediation of industrial wastewater and solid waste streams and their freshwater recipients ii) transformation and/or modification of wastes/residues into added value products, such as biopolymers, biofuels and bioenergy, and iii) environmental risk assessment and ecotoxicology



International Water Association

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Group

  • 1996 - May 2014

  The IWA Special Interest Group on Forest Industries addresses environmental issues within the forest industry, particularly in the pulp and paper industry, including water use and system closure, effluent treatment technologies, and receiving water effects. The IWA Special Interest Group on Forest Industries addresses environmental issues within the forest industry, particularly in the pulp and paper industry, including water use and system closure, effluent treatment technologies, and receiving water effects.



Centre for Integrated Biowaste Research

• Management Group

  • 2013 - 2014

  The CIBR is a multidisciplinary collaboration between 10 New Zealand research institutes, universities and research partners dedicated to developing appropriate and sustainable solutions that maximise the benefits and minimise the risks of reusing biowastes. The CIBR is a multidisciplinary collaboration between 10 New Zealand research institutes, universities and research partners dedicated to developing appropriate and sustainable solutions that maximise the benefits and minimise the risks of reusing biowastes.



Toitu te Waonui

• Management Group

  • 2012 - 2014

  Toitu te Waonui is a Maori-lead initiative to deliver investment and social development opportunities for iwi land owners and their community by creating and managing integrated value chains across forest ownership and high value wood processing that directly benefit Maori. Toitu te Waonui is a Maori-lead initiative to deliver investment and social development opportunities for iwi land owners and their community by creating and managing integrated value chains across forest ownership and high value wood processing that directly benefit Maori.



Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau

• Chairperson

  • 2012 - 2014

  Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau is an industry/community-based initiative to develop new investment opportunities in improved waste management, bio-based products, forestry/wood processing and geothermal energy industries. Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau is an industry/community-based initiative to develop new investment opportunities in improved waste management, bio-based products, forestry/wood processing and geothermal energy industries.



National Energy Research Institute

• Strategic Advisory Group

  • 2011 - 2014

  NERI is an independent charitable trust seeking to stimulate, inform and facilitate New Zealand’s transition to a sustainable energy future through multi-stakeholder collaboration and research informed solutions. NERI is an independent charitable trust seeking to stimulate, inform and facilitate New Zealand’s transition to a sustainable energy future through multi-stakeholder collaboration and research informed solutions.



Bay of Connections

• Strategy Advisory Group

  • 2010 - 2014

  Chair – Resources sub-committee for Energy Action Group and member, Forest and Wood Action Group for Bay of Connections, a regional initiative to create economic growth within the Bay of Plenty/Waikato. Chair – Resources sub-committee for Energy Action Group and member, Forest and Wood Action Group for Bay of Connections, a regional initiative to create economic growth within the Bay of Plenty/Waikato.



New Zealand Lifecycle Management Centre

• Governance Group

  • 2010 - 2014

  The NZ LCM Centre is a government-funded collaboration between Massey University, AgResearch, Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion to build capability in Life Cycle Management by providing education, training and research to LCM professionals to meet increasing consumer demand for green metrics on products. The NZ LCM Centre is a government-funded collaboration between Massey University, AgResearch, Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion to build capability in Life Cycle Management by providing education, training and research to LCM professionals to meet increasing consumer demand for green metrics on products.



Advanced Biofuels Research Network

• Chairperson

  • 2010 - 2014

  The Advanced Biofuels Research Network aims to promote better coordination and collaboration across biofuels research in New Zealand. It encompasses 11 organisations from across Universities, CRIs and commercial enterprises. The Advanced Biofuels Research Network aims to promote better coordination and collaboration across biofuels research in New Zealand. It encompasses 11 organisations from across Universities, CRIs and commercial enterprises.



Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ)

• Board of Directors

  • 2010 - 2012

  The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) provides a central focus point for liaison with Government agencies, the dissemination of information amongst the industry and long-term positioning of bioenergy into New Zealand's energy system. The Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) provides a central focus point for liaison with Government agencies, the dissemination of information amongst the industry and long-term positioning of bioenergy into New Zealand's energy system.



Beacon Pathways Ltd

• Director

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

  An Industry/Government funded collaborative research consortium working to find affordable ways to make New Zealand homes more resource-efficient, cheaper to run, healthier to live in, and kinder to our environment. An Industry/Government funded collaborative research consortium working to find affordable ways to make New Zealand homes more resource-efficient, cheaper to run, healthier to live in, and kinder to our environment.



Victoria University of Wellington

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • 2005 - 2008