Leadership | Avaris Inc.

Chief Executive Officer

25+ years in building and scaling start-up ventures into profitable enterprises.
Developed and financed large-scale projects, securing institutional capital.
Led property and mining ventures, scaling assets to $1.5B+ in value.
Structured investment-grade projects, optimizing risk and maximizing returns.
De-risked complex investments, aligning capital with high-growth industries.
Consistently delivered superior investor returns in capital-intensive sectors.
Drove business expansion through strategic growth and market positioning.

Chief Technology Officer

Designs mission-critical energy systems integrating renewables, storage, and grid solutions.
Specializes in solar, wind, BESS, microgrids, and advanced thermal recovery.
Engineered high-resilience microgrids ensuring 99.999% uptime for energy-intensive sites.
Led substation design, grid interconnections, and flexible power trading models.
Develops district utilities, AI-optimized energy distribution, and integrated cooling.
Ensures energy platforms exceed industry standards for security and reliability.
Advances grid connectivity, power stability, and energy transition strategies globally.

Chief Business Officer

20+ years in corporate development, infrastructure, finance, and market expansion.
Advises sovereign entities, corporations, and investors on strategy and growth.
Develops and funds large-scale infrastructure projects across global markets.
Expertise in climate finance, sustainable investment, and impact-driven growth.
Engages with UN agencies, sovereign funds, and global institutions on investment.
Structured and raised funding for PPPs and early-stage green ventures.

Chief Financial Officer

Finance Director

Develops advanced financial models, ensuring precision in forecasting and decision-making.
Brings 30+ years of experience in finance, capital markets, and investment strategy.
Applies engineering expertise to financial analysis, optimizing complex project modeling.
Structures and finances large-scale ventures, maximizing capital efficiency and returns.
Designs institutional-grade financial frameworks, aligning with investor requirements.
Builds dynamic models for risk assessment, market analysis, and scenario planning.
Leads corporate finance strategy, overseeing liquidity, funding, and long-term growth.

Operations Director

25+ years in corporate management, driving business growth and efficiency.
Led expansion of New Zealand’s largest gym franchise to market leadership.
Expertise in operations, HR, and marketing, optimizing efficiency and scale.
Built and managed multi-location businesses, ensuring profitability and growth.
Advised iwi groups and land trusts on economic development strategies.
Award-winning strategist in sales, branding, and revenue optimization.
Entrepreneurial leader driving corporate growth, competitiveness, and execution.

Advisor

20+ years founding, scaling, and investing in tech, cybersecurity, and healthcare.
Advises high-growth companies on scalability, expansion, and long-term profitability.
Co-founded Cyberus Labs, securing critical infrastructure with AI-driven cybersecurity.
Invests in health tech, ESG, and minority-owned ventures, driving impact.
Developed patented technologies, taking businesses from concept to market leadership.
Leads M&A, capital structuring, and high-value investment strategies.
Director at Stop the Traffik, disrupting human trafficking with data-driven solutions.

Advisor