Management team Science Strategy Manager Professor Dan Tompkins was with Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research where he led the Managing Invasives portfolio and process to define the predator free 2025 research goals. An ecologist and epidemiologist by training, Dan has degrees from Cambridge University and the University of Oxford. He is based in Dunedin. Executive Assistant Shelley Crawford runs the Predator Free 2050 Limited office and has worked within the marketing and public relations space for over a decade. Shelley has a passion for conservation with experience in leading community projects, including large scale environmental events. Finance Manager Louis Nel worked previously supporting high performance sport. His background in banking, finance and accounting helps assess and strengthen projects and meet the company’s reporting requirements. He is a Chartered Accountant. Finance Administrator Nicole Hayward was previously a financial business partner for local iwi, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Nicole enjoys spending time with her three young children, and is excited to be working for another organisation with a positive kaupapa. Communications and Business Support Manager Tim Higham trained in ecology and journalism and has helped national and international agencies with communications and business development projects.
Research and Development Project Support Manager Olivia Rothwell has managed conservation technology initiatives and research projects in New Zealand and overseas. She recently led the co-design of a draft data standard with stakeholders for Predator Free 2050 Limited. Senior Project Support Manager Brett Butland has worked previously for Auckland Council, Department of Conservation and the Natal Parks Board (in South Africa). He developed the Pest Free Auckland programme and was project director for the multi-species eradication operation on Rangitoto/Motutapu.
