At Threat.Technology we track over 100,000 infosec, cyber security, military and cyber startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top New Zealand based Director operating in the Security space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Carol Chris
Managing Director, New Zealand of Veda Advantage
Carol joined Veda in 2011 to head Veda’s Commercial and Property Solutions (CPS) division. Over the course of several years she transformed the CPS business, working closely with Veda’s customers and bringing multiple new products to market to help meet regulatory and market needs. In 2015 Carol was promoted to the role of Managing Director for Veda’s New Zealand business and relocated from Sydney to Auckland. Carol built her earlier career with SingTel Optus in a number of strategic and product portfolio roles. She has extensive knowledge of the IT&T and financial services segments and in-depth experience in e-business, customer transformation strategies and process improvement.
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About Veda Advantage: Veda is a data analytics company and the leading provider of credit information and analysis in Australia and New Zealand
Timothy Kasbe
Managing Director of Zoho
Timothy Kasbe is Zoho’s managing director of A/NZ and large enterprises. In this role, Timothy is responsible for all business in A/NZ, as well as large enterprises globally. Before joining Zoho, Timothy was chief information and digital officer at various Fortune 50 companies across four continents. He led technology transformation and retail startup for Reliance Industries Ltd., (BSE: RIL). Reliance is the largest retailer in India today with over 10,000 stores in every state, and a robust online e-commerce marketplace.
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About Zoho: Zoho offers a suite of business, collaboration, and productivity applications.
John Howard
Deputy Director for Commonwealth Integration of Defense Intelligence Agency
Major General John Howard, MNZM, New Zealand Army, became the Defense Intelligence Agency’s second Deputy Director for Commonwealth Integration January 20, 2018. MG Howard enlisted into the Territorial Force of the New Zealand Army while studying accountancy and law at the Nelson Polytechnic in 1984. In 1986, he enlisted into the Regular Army as an Officer Cadet. After completing the 12-month commissioning course at the Officer Cadet School of New Zealand, he was commissioned into the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. During his career, MG Howard has held several appointments within the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment: Rifle Platoon Commander, Reconnaissance Platoon Commander, Rifle Company Executive Officer (Point of Entry Company/Forced Entry), Adjutant, Rifle Company Commander, Battalion Command. MG Howard has completed three tours as an instructor at the New Zealand School of Infantry: Senior Instructor of Small Arms Wing, Senior Instructor of Tactics Wing, and Chief Instructor. He has commanded the deployment of military training teams to a number of Pacific island and South East Asian nations. Throughout his career, he has deployed on a number of multinational training exercises and exchanges in a wide range of tactical environments with most allied nations. He was attached to the British Parachute Regiment and employed as a Pathfinder for early entry forces. MG Howard has held staff appointments in both Army HQ and HQ New Zealand Defence Forces and is a graduate of the Australian Joint Command and Staff College (2011) where he earned a Master’s Degree in Management and International Defence studies through a residential program at the University of Canberra. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army War College (2011) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania where he earned a Master’s of Strategic Studies. Following his time at the War College, MG Howard served 18 months as the Senior National Officer to U.S. Central Command Headquarters in Tampa where he worked in the CC J5 Branch. From December 2012-January 2015, MG Howard commanded the HQ Deployable Joint Interagency Task Force as a deployable combatant commander. From February 2015-January 2018, he served as the New Zealand Chief of Defence Intelligence. His operational tours include Bosnia (1995/1996 IFOR), Bougainville (1997/1998), East Timor (1999/2000 INTERFET and UNTAET) and Afghanistan (2008/2009 OEF). In the 2000 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, MG Howard was made an additional member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his role as a Company Commander for operations during his deployment to East Timor. In 2009, he was awarded the U.S. Meritorious Service Medal for his work as the Chief of Staff of the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan and also received the U.S. Meritorious Service Medal in 2017 for his previous service at U.S. CENTCOM. He was promoted to Major General in November 2017. MG Howard is married to Amanda and is step-father to Luke. When not working, his interests include hunting, shooting, fishing and enjoying the great outdoors.
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About Defense Intelligence Agency: DIA is providing military intelligence to warfighters, defense policymakers and force planners in the Intelligence Community.
Nick Mooyman
Co-Founder & Product Director of iDefigo
Nick brings a high level of technical commercial communication skills to the table. Nick is a University of Otago law graduate and is passionate about technology and experienced in the Security industry. Nick is able to investigate and recommend the appropriate technology solutions needed to support the policies and directives of the Company. Nick focuses on the technical management & delivery side of the Company and is deeply involved in the sales process, both from a strategic and operational perspective.
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About iDefigo: iDefigo offers M2M surveillance solutions that help monitor and protect assets for global enterprise and government customers.
Christian Mairoll
Managing Director of Emsisoft
Founder of Emsisoft, creator of award winning anti-malware solutions for Windows and Android.
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About Emsisoft: Emsisoft keeps Windows computers free from malicious and unwanted software, and reliably prevents phishing and ransomware attacks.