Our principals
TIM HURDLE
Tim is a highly experienced adviser and commercial consultant. He brings a range of experiences to assist clients commercial and government sectors, including a strong background in infrastructure advisory services, as a previous GM of Strategy for a leading New Zealand infrastructure firm. He helped to develop their growth strategy and managed the firm’s relationship with politicians, government agencies and departments.
He has been a Senior Adviser to the Ministers for Transport and Economic Development. He was closely involved in the government response and recovery from the Christchurch earthquakes. He also worked on significant private / public issues such as the New Zealand Convention Centre Network and the filming of “The Hobbit” movies in New Zealand.
Previously, he worked in policy roles for organisations including IAG, the EU, and the UK and New Zealand governments, notably on WTO and trade policy issues.
Tim's governance roles span chairing and membership of several boards across a range of sectors.
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Jacinda Lean
Jacinda is an experienced senior manager and a legal, public policy and governance advisor.
Over the last 20+ years her roles in the public sector have included General Manager roles for CERA, Ministry of Health and the Tauranga City Council, significant periods seconded to Cabinet Ministers' offices, and as a lawyer and manager for Child Youth & Family and the Ministry of Social Development. Has completed succesful contracts with iwi, local government and central government.
She excels at developing and delivering strategic, policy and operational advice across both central and local government. Finding solutions, being risk aware, building consensus and collaborating across complex issues is her forte. Other key skill sets include strategic planning and process management to fulfil organisations statutory and legislated requirements.
Her interest in clear strategic direction, strong governance, and change management led to her attending the Leading Change and Organisational Renewal course at Stanford Business School, and leading projects to identifying and delivering business unit change.
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