Overview

I am a Chartered Professional Engineer of both Aerospace and Marine Sectors. I have additional Business and Directorship qualifications. Early experience was gained through the Royal Navy as an Engineering Officer on Aircraft Carriers and followed by experience in Energy, composites, manufacturing and tertiary education. Companies have included Air New Zealand, Tasman Aviation Enterprises, Vortec Energy and the University of Auckland. Most recently I have been an Innovation Advisor and hands-on resource for start ups, working with cutting edge clients such as RockeLab, Dawn Aerospace, Team New Zealand and Kea Aerospace.

My particular expertise is working with all stages of a company to define objectives, strategy, tactics and operational plans. Getting early stage companies investment-ready in every respect.

Available for: 

• Fractional C-suite roles

• New initiatives

• Advisory roles

• Board advisory

• Board non-exec director

Sector Expertise:

• Aerospace

• Marine

• Defence

• Composites

• Tertiary Education- Engineering

Subject/CI Product Expertise

• Strategy

• Planning

• Technical Networks

• Industry Networks

• Product market fit/ tech validation

Special Interests

• Yachting and skiing

Little Known Fact

I am a member of the oldest beer drinking club in England, ‘The Quart Club’. Founded by Naval Officers in order to discourage the drinking of gin!