Before launching Basalt Solutions I enjoyed more than 11 years with New Zealand Police. Before policing, I was a school teacher, after gaining a Bachelor of Arts and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching.

In the New Zealand Police, I was promoted to the rank of detective sergeant. While working as a detective, I obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate in International Security. I led investigations into every type of behaviour imaginable – from homicides and sexual offences to fraud and corruption. I investigated allegations of misconduct and corruption within the public and private sectors. My most recent role involved leading multi-disciplinary multi-agency investigations into transnational organised crime.

I launched Basalt Solutions with my wife, Natalie, in 2024. Since then I’ve investigated historic sexual abuse, bullying and harassment, fraud, discrimination, corruption, privacy breaches and more. I’ve worked across the education, non-profit and commercial sectors. I’ve delivered training and coaching to a range of clients in the education sector and have worked across New Zealand and Australia. 

When I’m not working in my business, I enjoy staying active, reading and chatting over a coffee, craft beer or red wine (not all at the same time).