Profile

Our Vision, Mission & Values
Our Philosophy
Our Guiding Principles

Where was I brought up?

I was born in Tokoroa but spent the bulk of my child hood living on a small life-style farm just out of Rotorua. 


What was I doing before I joined Cardinal Solutions?

LBC (life before cardinal)…seems a long time ago!  Before Ant and I launched the business I was employed by Foodstuffs Auckland Ltd to manage their Private Training Establishment; prior to that I had an 11 year career as an officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy.  As with most military careers I found myself in numerous roles in the Navy, but my longest, and most enjoyable, was the stint I spent as 2I/C of the Navy’s school of excellence for leadership development where I oversaw the promotion courses that ultimately determined if non-commissioned officers were fit to hold the next rank.

Why do I work with Cardinal Solutions?

Why did I partner with Ant to begin Cardinal Solutions?  Two reasons really:

• I discovered that there existed a shortage of trainers that could deliver information in a way that was both fun but also inspired people to take action (the opportunity for a business).

• My first child was born and in that special moment I realized I wanted to have control over my time so I could be the kind of dad I wanted to be (the motivation to start the business).
  
  

Seven years on I remain passionate about helping people to be successful in life.

 
What do I do at Cardinal Solutions?

Ant and I share the managerial and leadership functions in the business by way of various portfolios.  The two main portfolios that fall to me are:

• the design, development and continuous improvement of Cardinal’s products; and

• the quality control of the Cardinal Experience

What do I do when not working?

If I am not being entertained or kept busy by my young daughter and son then I enjoy taking full advantage of the recreational activities that surround my home town of Rotorua – whether that’s water-skiing,  mountain biking or a less energetic activity with friends and family.  18 months ago I decided to do something I always wanted to try which was to learn a musical instrument – so at the moment I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge of learning the acoustic guitar!

Need to contact me?

You can contact me on 021 378 094