Science, technology, governance & risk management
Starting in the IT industry as an engineer and architect, Adam eventually became CIO of a NZX listed Company. It was this period that developed a recognition of his desire for process elegance and diversity of thought, marrying quality with creativity to drive outcomes not outputs.
He then moved into regulatory compliance at the NZ Inland Revenue Department where he implemented an intelligence led philosophy in the compliance function. After some time working in a global role with Oracle Corporation, he joined the NZ Financial Markets Authority to establish its strategic intelligence function.
He continues this type of work as a contracted expert for the IMF and ADB, specialising in tax compliance and anti money laundering. His well developed network (globally and domestically) helps firms that may be struggling with highly complex regulatory situations.
Adam founded The TIC Company, NZ’s first independent outsource provider of AML services, and probably the most trusted and respected of the providers in the market today.
Getting back to his roots (Quantum Physics) he is now Chair of a (proper) tech startup, Amaea. He also keeps a toe in the Financial Services world as Independent Chair of Fidelity Capital Partners and Matū Iramoe.
Adam also supports companies and founders that have hit tough times. This often includes situations where they may have suffered fraud or poor financial management, or a dispute between board and CEO / Founder. He has supported a number of senior people at mediation.
His not for profit support has include(d) school board, Transparency International (NZ), Amnesty International and Red Cross.
Key Capabilities
Governance
Countering Financial Crime
Regulatory Risk
Capital Coaching
Experience
Chair, Amaea Limited 2023 to present
Independent Chair Matū Iramoē Limited 2021 – present
Independent Chair, Fidelity Capital Partners Limited, 2020 to present
Director, Transparency International (NZ)
Founder & Director, The TIC Company
(2017 – 2022)
Provider of high quality outsources services to meet the AML/CFT requirements for regulated entities such as Financial Service Providers, Lawyers & Real Estate Agents. The company has processed hundreds of thousands of customers through the onboarding process using best-in-class processes that meet AML and Privacy requirements.
Expert (STX): The Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe.
(2025 – present)
Advisory to revenue authorities in Uzbekistan.
Expert (STX): International Monetary Fund
(2016 – present)
Advisory to revenue authorities in a developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
Director: Domain Name Commission
(2014 – 2020)
DNCL is the regulator of the .nz domain name space, involving regulatory oversight, cybersecurity and enforcement action.
Director, Fidelity Capital Partners Limited
(2020-Present)
FCPL is a capital advisory business that focuses on assisting international and immigrant investors in the New Zealand market.
Head of Strategic Intelligence, Financial Markets Authority
(2012-2014)
Member of the establishing executive of the FMA, the financial conduct regulator in NZ.
Director, Tax Solutions & Strategy, Oracle Corporation
(2010-2012)
Global specialist in the field of enforcement techniques in the tax and other government administrative fields (e.g. student loans, benefits etc.) mainly working in Asia & Europe.
Assurance Manager, Strategic Compliance Risk (Intelligence) NZ Inland Revenue
(2004-2010)
Establishing manager of the national intelligence capability, responsible for evaluating and tasking responses to all risk to the revenue and benefit base
Group Manager, Information Services, Turners & Growers Group.
(2001-2004)
Executive CIO during transformation of ENZA from a public to commercial culture and subsequent merger with Turners & Growers, forming a billion dollar company comprising about 1,800 staff and 29 business units globally. This included successful deployment of SAP across the group for finance and supply chain.
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