Our Team
The strength of Prime Consulting comes from the people who stand behind our work. Our people, partners and technical specialists bring decades of real world experience across business, government and development. They share a practical, hands on approach and a commitment to delivering results that matter. Thinking global and acting local is a cornerstone approach.
Experienced people, global reach
Our directors, senior associates, associate consultants and technical specialists are based around the world, giving clients access to deep expertise across multiple regions and sectors.
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Together Prime Consulting bring strong project management capability, broad business management experience and extensive multi-sector technical knowledge. This mix of skills allows us to design solutions that are realistic, achievable and grounded in real world operating environments.
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We engage a majority of local national staff across our programmes. Their knowledge and insight are central to our work. Supporting and developing local capability is a core value, and we aim to leave a lasting legacy of strengthened skills and capacity in every country where we operate.
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Prime Consulting also draws on expertise from our group companies, partner organisations and association memberships. This network allows us to scale when needed, bring in specialist skills and ensure our clients have access to the right support at the right time.
Directors and Senior Leadership
Our team of Directors and senior leaders provides governance, strategic direction and quality assurance across the company and all engagements.
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Dr Alan Pearson
New Zealand, Group Executive Chairman
Strategic oversight of Prime’s global portfolio across sectors and regions. Management professional with multi-domain technical expertise.
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Ms Tracey Edwards
Australia, Group General Manager
Operational leadership and programme backstopping support. Skilled in contracting, procurement and workforce development.
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Dr Angus Davidson
Australia, Non-Executive Director
Development professional with expertise in fragile and conflict-affected situations, with a strong background in operations management.
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Mr Alpha Kennedy
United Arab Emirates, Non-Executive Director
A former New Zealand Army Officer, and skilled management professional, delivering impact in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
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Dr Rhona MacKenzie
New Zealand, Non-Executive Director
Technical expertise in veterinary science and multi-sector governance experience.
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Mr Grant Jeffrey
New Zealand, Associate Director - Governance and Marketing
Food and beverage sector professional with governance expertise.
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Mr Michael Yap
New Zealand, Practice Director - Nimmo-Bell & Associates
Economics and finance expert with specialist knowledge of environmental economics, including non-tangible value, and climate finance.
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Ms Doyet Sevilla
New Zealand, Associate Director - Business Development and Project Management
Skilled in contracting, negotiation and programme delivery, with experience with multilateral and government engagement.
Global Practice Leads
Our practice leads provide technical leadership, ensure methodological rigour and support quality assurance across all projects.
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Mr Mark Te Hira
Security
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Mr Alastair King
Engineering and Infrastructure
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Ms Ulamila Kura-i-Marrie Vakalalabure-Wragg
Gender and Social Safeguards
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Dr James Young
Animal Health and Welfare
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Dr Tony McDonald
Environment and Climate
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Dr Eric Neumann
Epidemiology and One Health
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Mr Waqar Ahmad
Water Resources
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Dr Chris Asby
Vocational Education
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Mr Conor English
Agribusiness
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Mr Michael Yap
Economics and Finance
Regional Delivery Leads
Our practice leads provide technical leadership, ensure methodological rigour and support quality assurance across all projects.
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Ms Noellie Garand
PACIFIC
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Mr Bwalya Chikolwa
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
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Mr Saleh Al Busaidi
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
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Ms Christina (Kris) Priyatharishiny
SOUTHEAST ASIA
“Our team members have extensive professional contact networks, spanning all of the world’s permanently inhabited continents. We have partner companies in several international locations that further extend our global reach. ”
