Governing for what comes next
I work with boards and executive teams to navigate complexity and make decisions that are not only commercially sound but socially consequential in a time that demands more from business than ever before.
Current roles
News coming in late October
My Approach
I see governance as both stewardship and design — matching ambition with discipline to create lasting value. Drawing on experience leading major retail and fintech transformations, I bring a balanced approach to growth, risk and culture.
In fast-moving environments, I view culture as performance infrastructure and advocate for governance that anticipates change, enabling organisations to grow boldly, purposefully and with long-term resilience.
Fintech & Regulatory Experience
Leadership of a high-growth fintech operating under strict compliance requirements has provided direct exposure to the governance challenges facing financial services innovators. Brings a pragmatic understanding of regulatory, risk and technology intersections.
Scale-Up Commercial Leadership
Twenty-five years driving growth across customer acquisition, product development and market expansion in both established and challenger organisations. Skilled at translating vision into executable, measurable strategy.
Financial Acumen & Commercial Insight
Combines superior financial literacy (99th percentile Talogy score) with direct budget accountability exceeding $47 million. Experienced in interpreting complex data and guiding sound, growth-oriented decisions.
Culture & Operational Excellence
Co-led organisations recognised as New Zealand’s Best Place to Work 2024 and Australasia’s Most Inspiring Place to Work 2025. Builds high-performance cultures that sustain rapid growth while maintaining operational discipline.
Brand & Market Strategy
Deep expertise in building enduring growth beyond initial disruption. Anticipates inflection points where early-stage demand stabilises and marketing efficiency declines, ensuring momentum through strategic brand evolution.
Future Thinking & Systems Perspective
Applies systems thinking to anticipate market shifts and connect decisions across people, policy and performance. Focused on long-term value creation, innovation governance and designing organisations equipped for what comes next.
Let’s connect
Whether you’re seeking a future-focused Independent Director or a strategic voice to shape modern governance, I’d love to hear from you.