Our People

Our people are at the forefront of their fields and are experienced in the planning, analysis, project management, and facilitation skills required to help your organisation achieve its goals

Our team excels in applying risk management concepts to a range of situations. We have an in-depth knowledge of applicable standards for risk management and business continuity, such as Australia / New Zealand Business continuity – Managing disruption-related risk AS/NZS 5050:2010. We are also very familiar with the current Civil Defence and Emergency Management environment in New Zealand.

Dave Brunsdon

Dave has extensive experience in the planning of large-scale multi-agency exercises, rescue engineering, and lifelines engineering. He is the National Engineering Lifelines Co-ordinator. Read more...

Kristin Hoskin

Kristin’s area of expertise is helping clients to understand and meet their emergency management responsibilities. Kristin is the current International Association of Emergency Managers Oceania President. Read more...

David Middleton

David specialises in insurance and reinsurance, disaster recovery planning and the financial aspects of disaster recovery, public policy and research administration. Read more...

Sandra Pedersen

Sandra’s background in emergency management planning and training includes a passion for working with educational facilities. Read more...

Karen Stephens

Over the last 14 years Karen’s work in crisis management, business continuity, and emergency management has seen her managing assignments in the US, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Read more...

Gavin Treadgold

Gavin has applied his background in information technology to his passion for emergency management and in so doing has enhanced the skill set of the Kestrel team. Read more...