Meet the team transforming challenges into opportunities.
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Chief Executive Officer

Robert Hogeland
Chief Executive Officer
Robert brings a wealth of experience as a business leader and industry expert with a proven entrepreneurial edge.
Formerly a Group Executive, he led ASX-listed RXP and was a founding owner of Seisma before its acquisition by Liverpool Partners in 2020.
Robert leverages strong commercial skills and extensive experience in strategically growing and developing technology businesses to lead Seisma’s growth journey.
From day one, Robert and the team have been driven by a vision to build and grow an organisation that:
"Works hand in hand with our customers to implement technology that changes how they run their businesses. We’re here to help customers to use technology to be better at what they do and get the very best outcomes as a result."
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Chief Operating Officer

Heath Z Caban
Chief Operating Officer
With global experience in project and business management, Heath is a seasoned professional in business and technology transformation.
Heath joined Seisma in 2021 when the company he co-founded was acquired, bringing with him diverse experience from roles across Australia, China, and Dubai.
With 24 years of experience, he’s driven transformation for large corporations and private enterprises, delivering sustainable improvements for global clients in sectors like financial services, telecommunications, insurance, property development, recruiting, aviation, and recreation.
A passionate advocate for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality, Heath also leads Seisma’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program, championing initiatives in Carbon Neutrality and Community Giving.
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Chief Financial Officer

Chris Norris
Chief Financial Officer
Our Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary, Chris, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Joining Seisma in April 2021 with extensive experience in the technology sector, Chris spent several years at ASX-listed RXP Services Limited.
Prior to RXP, he was a Senior Manager in the Business Assurance division at Grant Thornton, advising ASX-listed and global enterprises across Australia and the UK.
Chris ensures our financial operations align with our growth strategy and oversees our Corporate Governance and Risk Management framework. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
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Director, Simplification

Bryce Farman
Director, Simplification
Bryce leads our Simplification practice with experience delivering large-scale business transformations.
Bryce leads our Simplification team that helps clients maximise the value of their infrastructure, cloud, and workplace technologies. Bringing 15 years of experience in technology delivery, he has a strong background in Agile methodologies and a recent focus on containerisation platform builds. Bryce has a proven ability to manage complex projects and programs, and build high-performing teams.
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Director, Microsoft

Ben Johnson
Director, Microsoft
Ben has 25 years of experience in IT, mostly in advising clients on strategy and how to plan and execute transformation programs.
“My passion is finding talented people, backing them, enabling them and giving them the opportunities they deserve. I’ve always found companies hire based on years of experience. I think that this is not as important as the right foundational skills and passion."
Data has always been Ben’s passion, but his experience extends into ERP, integration, digital, application development, testing and project management.
"Why data? Data gives clues about what has happened and what might lie ahead. I like it because it’s not ambiguous and can be very confronting – data tells you truth even you may not want to hear it."
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Director, Engineering

Amol Bhale
Director, Engineering
Amol spearheads Seisma's strategic direction and fuels our vision for our engineering and technology division.
With over 25 years of experience, Amol is a seasoned innovator who thrives on solving business challenges. A tech enthusiast at heart, he excels at building client relationships and leading high-performing teams.
His expertise spans consulting, leadership, delivery, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on large-scale banking systems built on digital and cloud-first principles. From Australian banks to Oracle Financial Services, Amol’s leadership journey has left a lasting mark on the tech landscape.
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Director, Strategy and Architecture

Michael Copcutt
Director, Strategy and Architecture
Michael brings a broad skill set across software development, IT operations, strategy, enterprise and solution architecture, and senior management.
He has crafted IT strategies and enterprise architectures for public and private sector organizations, spanning State Government, Financial Services, Tertiary Education, and Natural Resources.
With a keen understanding of how IT fuels business goals, Michael has successfully guided major projects, driving digital change and aligning technology with business objectives.
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Director | Modernisation

Warwick Taggart
Director | Modernisation
Warwick is a seasoned ICT leader heading Seisma’s Modernisation team in New Zealand, where he drives outstanding services, solutions, and experiences for our clients and teams.
With over 30 years in IT across public and private sectors, Warwick has held key leadership roles, including customer-centric initiatives at Spark and strategic leadership at Transpower.
He thrives on tackling complex challenges, collaborating with teams to build shared understanding, chart a clear path forward, and arrive at impactful solutions together.
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Director, Delivery

Michael Solari
Director, Delivery
Michael has built a reputation for delivering results in the general insurance sector.
More recently he has extended this across a diverse range of market segments, overseeing large transformation programs.
His passion lies in creating value through technology and customer-focused solutions, strategic partnerships, and building relationships that inspire teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
An advocate for customer-centric, holistic, and value-driven deliverables, Michael leads within the Delivery Practice with a focus on culture. This approach stems from his extensive experience in change management and leadership.
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Director, Salesforce

Rahul Nerlikar
Director, Salesforce
Rahul leads the Salesforce practice at Seisma, delivering quality outcomes for clients who have chosen to invest in the #1 CRM system on the market.
With over 25 years of experience working in tier-1 organisations globally and with large Australian enterprises, he’s managed complex engagements across government, health, and banking sectors, using a range of technologies and methodologies.
Rahul brings expertise in consulting, development, testing, large-scale transformations, and governance, always driving ROI for his clients. A member of AICD and the Project Management Institute, he upholds the ethical values and strong delivery and risk management skills these organisations represent.
His passion is delivering quality results by pragmatically applying technology and process.
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Chief Technology Officer, Salesforce Practice Australia

Sneh Malpani
Chief Technology Officer, Salesforce Practice Australia
Sneh is an accomplished Salesforce Technologist with over 15 years of experience leading high-performing teams and driving success across the Salesforce ecosystem.
With a deep understanding of Salesforce technology and its applications, Sneh has worked across diverse industries including Telecommunications, Automotive, Government, Education, Financial Services, Insurance, and Professional Services.
Sneh’s expertise spans multiple regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and India, across both developed and developing markets.
At Seisma, Sneh leads solution architecture, project delivery, pre-sales, business development, and talent management, ensuring the seamless execution of impactful solutions.
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Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft

Sunny Rehill
Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft
Sunny is focused on harnessing advanced computing power and vast data to deliver competitive advantages for clients.
With over 20 years of experience in building businesses, capabilities, and innovative solutions, he brings deep expertise to the table.
Sunny joined Seisma through the acquisition of Data Addiction, where he was a co-founder, further strengthening Seisma’s technology capabilities.
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Director, Salesforce New Zealand

Paul Sheffield
Director, Salesforce New Zealand
Paul is an experienced analyst, consultant, and implementation manager with over 10 years of Salesforce expertise.
He has a strong track record across the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and solution design to project delivery and implementation.
With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, Paul approaches Salesforce as an enabler of business outcomes, not just a solution.
His experience spans multiple Salesforce clouds and third-party AppExchange products, always focused on driving tangible results for clients.
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Manager, Salesforce Managed Services

Daniel Blyth
Manager, Salesforce Managed Services
Daniel is an experienced Analyst, Consultant, and Implementation Manager at Smartapps, with over 15 years of experience working with Melbourne businesses.
He covers the entire project delivery lifecycle, from scoping and discovery to solution design and implementation, with a particular focus on enterprise application development and Salesforce cloud solutions.
Over the past 9 years, Daniel has led several Government Salesforce projects, ranging from CRM implementations to complex contract and application management solutions. Prior to its acquisition in 2021, Daniel was a director at Smartapps.
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Director, Partner Management and Strategic Alliances, Microsoft

Matt Clarkin
Director, Partner Management and Strategic Alliances, Microsoft
Matt focuses on strengthening Seisma’s relationships and alliances with strategic partners while driving sales growth for the Data and AI practice.
Matt joined Seisma through the acquisition of Data Addiction, where he was a partner.
With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry across both sales and delivery, he has a deep background in both the software vendor space and system integration sector.
This unique combination of expertise allows him to strategically align these capabilities to drive impactful business outcomes for customers.
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Head of Operations, Microsoft

Russell Witcher
Head of Operations, Microsoft
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Delivery Advisor, AdaptivOrg

Michael Spiteri
Delivery Advisor, AdaptivOrg
Michael brings over 30 years delivery experience across a diverse range of industries and organisations.
With 9 years at Toyota and 14 years leading major transformational change, Michael has spent the last 7 years helping over 100 organisations become more responsive and adaptive to the rapidly evolving business landscape.
By introducing agility to some of the most complex portfolios and programs in Australia, he has enabled organisations to thrive in the face of complexity.
Michael’s pragmatic approach, combined with his ability to simplify the most intricate scenarios, has earned him a reputation as one of Australia’s leading influencers in driving organisations to deliver complex initiatives with agility—while ensuring teams are empowered and set up for success.
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Delivery Advisor, AdaptivOrg

Robert Cass
Delivery Advisor, AdaptivOrg
Robert is a highly accomplished transformation consultant with 15 years digital leadership experience.
Robert’s digital product management background has equipped him with the skills to successfully manage projects, programs, and portfolios at scale.
He combines analytical expertise, emotional intelligence, commercial thinking, and problem-solving abilities to drive organisational outcomes.
A natural change agent, Robert has a proven track record of transforming products, platforms, and businesses at scale, with the resilience needed to deliver meaningful change.
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Director, Security and Risk

Richard Beaumont
Director, Security and Risk
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Client Relationship Manager, Security and Risk

Tracey Hughes
Client Relationship Manager, Security and Risk
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Practice Manager, Security and Risk

Sarah Campbell
Practice Manager, Security and Risk
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Head of Marketing ANZ

Jennifer Herman
Head of Marketing ANZ
Jennifer is a dynamic and results-driven B2B Marketing professional with over 16 years of experience.
With a proven track record in shaping and executing marketing and brand strategies, campaigns, and events, Jenn has driven impact, growth, and business success across various industries.
Her career spans banking, technology, and IT professional services, where she has led both local and global marketing efforts to boost brand awareness, lead generation, and product adoption.
At Seisma Group and Fronde, she splits her time between managing and executing brand and marketing activities for ANZ, and delivering content, sales/account-based marketing, and curating thought-leadership events for Seisma.
Outside of work, she stays busy with #mumlife, chasing after her energetic toddler.
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People and Culture Manager

Cristal Waples
People and Culture Manager
Cristal joined Seisma in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience in people and culture strategy.
Her role covers a broad range of responsibilities, including driving diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee engagement, change management, rewards and recognition, performance management, and learning and development.
With a proven track record of implementing global initiatives across Australia, New Zealand, India, the US, and the Middle East, Cristal has worked in diverse industries, including IT professional services, energy, telecommunications, and law.
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Operations Manager

Jac Edge
Operations Manager
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Industry Marketing Coordinator

Brianna Neander
Industry Marketing Coordinator
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Government Industry Lead

Mark Wighton
Government Industry Lead
As part of the Seisma journey since 2017, Mark has played a key role in its evolution.
With 20 years of IT consulting and delivery experience, Mark has worked closely with niche clients on greenfield solutions and as a National Account Director for enterprise clients. He has delivered a range of services and solutions across multiple locations, skill sets, and client business units.
Mark is passionate about ensuring Seisma focuses on driving successful opportunities and engagements. He believes our success as a team is measured by our ability to exceed client expectations and create growth opportunities.
Outside of work, Mark balances family life and caring for two mini schnauzers. When time permits, he enjoys early mornings on the water, fishing with friends and family before the sun rises.
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Bid Manager

Linda Whitehead
Bid Manager
Linda is an experienced, detail-oriented Bid Manager with a structured yet personable approach.
With over 40 years in the IT industry, she has held various roles and thrives as part of high-functioning teams, always motivated to achieve excellent outcomes.
Having worked for IT software, services, and consulting firms, Linda brings a wealth of experience in bid management and project management. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, photography, exercising, solving jigsaw puzzles, cooking, socialising, and reading.
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Financial Services Account Manager and Team Lead

Sarah Pollard
Financial Services Account Manager and Team Lead
Sarah embarked on a dynamic career starting in customer service and management within hotels, where she earned a degree in Hotel and Business Management.
She later transitioned to the role of Brand and State Sales Manager at Freedom Kitchens, where she honed her skills in sales, brand management, and leadership.
Driven by a passion for relationship-building, Sarah moved into recruitment, gaining valuable insights into the tech and professional services industries.
These experiences led to her current role as Financial Services Account Manager and Team Lead at Seisma, where she focuses on account management, client relationships, and leading a dynamic team.
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Account Manager

John Matti
Account Manager
John Matti brings to the table over 10 years experience within the customer service, sales and recruitment industry. His responsibilities and duties include building and fostering strong relationships with existing Clients and Consultants.
John loves working with people, understanding their needs and requirements to deliver the best tailored outcome for each individual.
Outside of Seisma he enjoys socialising, playing tennis and is kept busy with his other hobby as a Marriage Celebrant.
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Account Manager

Ross Howse
Account Manager
Ross brings over 10 years of experience in the technology sector, with a strong ability to build and foster lasting relationships with clients and consultants alike. He takes pride in understanding each client’s unique needs and building genuine rapport to deliver tailored, impactful solutions.
Outside of work, Ross enjoys networking, keeping fit and active, and stays busy with his passion for food vlogging, where he shares his culinary experiences.
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Talent Acquisition Manager

Jian Barr
Talent Acquisition Manager
Jian joined Seisma in 2019 and has since taken charge of the Group Talent function, leading a dynamic team of Talent Acquisition specialists.
His primary responsibility is driving Seisma’s growth in Australia and New Zealand by attracting, engaging, and retaining the best technology talent for Seisma and its customers.
With over 10 years of technology recruitment experience, Jian feels fortunate to work in an industry he’s passionate about, while also finding fulfillment in helping others advance in their careers.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dianne Dagher
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Dianne brings extensive expertise as a Talent Acquisition Specialist with more than nine years of experience in the industry.
Her primary responsibilities involve sourcing, attracting, and conducting interviews with potential candidates to ensure they align with our clients’ long-term objectives.
Before joining Seisma, she focused on recruiting Salesforce professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Now, her scope includes not only Salesforce experts but also IT professionals.
Dianne’s approach is marked by thoroughness, ensuring that each candidate she places is highly suitable for the role.
She places great importance on the satisfaction of both the client and the candidate, striving to create respectful and successful matches for all parties involved.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Vinni Babola
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Vinni is our Talent Acquisition Specialist and is passionate about nurturing talent and fostering dynamic workplaces.
With over 7 years of experience, Vinni excels at sourcing the perfect candidates for our team. Her expertise spans IT, banking, retail, healthcare, agriculture, and government, specializing in end-to-end talent acquisition strategies.
Rooted in corporate HR, she brings valuable experience in people management, growth, and building strong connections. Vinni has a keen eye for identifying exceptional team members, regardless of their background.
Holding an MBA in Human Resources, Vinni thrives on challenges and performs well under pressure.