Meet the team
We are a niche team backed by the strength of a global group. Our team are experts in their fields, and operate with an entrepreneurial mind-set.
Our aim is to ensure consistently high levels of service by training all our people on our own approach to running complex projects and environments. We strive to provide people with the tools and enablers which will allow them to succeed in the environments in which they operate.
Our spread of experience covers individuals with formal Project Management qualifications to those with significant experience in the set up and management of Transformation and those who are getting started in the exciting field in which we operate.
Dennis Grant
Managing Director
Dennis is a seasoned Project Manager who has built a number of successful businesses in both South Africa and Australia. With more than 20 years of experience in the IT sector, he brings a wealth of experience to the Avec team.
Alex Gray
General Manager - New Zealand
Alex has over 25 years’ experience working across the health, financial services, utilities and manufacturing industries, Gray has been responsible for delivering projects across data and analytics, ERP, data migrations and project management. He has worked in New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
Peter Kirlew
General Manager - NSW
Peter has a 15-year career spanned across technology, consulting, and recruitment industries, specialising in data, cyber and automation. Bringing a wealth of customer collaboration and delivery experience, Peter has been responsible for data, automation, project services, ERP, and cybersecurity.
Jack Jorgensen
Practice Lead - Data & AI
Jack is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in developing bespoke, highly complex software solutions. He possesses deep technical expertise in Data Analytics, Software Design & Development, System Integration, API creation, Databasing, DevOps, Cyber Security, Data Science, Containerisation, Infrastructure, Automation, and System Administration. Actively engaged in the open source community, Jack has contributed to numerous frameworks and packages. He is well known for his pragmatic approach and clear, “plain English” communication style.
Arne Gething
Director of Delivery
Arne is a Senior Project and Program Director with extensive experience in structuring, launching, and managing large-scale business and IT programs. He is also our resident expert in all things RPA.
Nicki Wood
General Manager - QLD
Nicki has had an extensive career across the IT industry, with over 20 years of experience working in both Australia and the UK. She maintains many successful relationships across a broad range of clients in both the corporate and government sectors.
Nick Doyle
Director - Enterprise Applications & Transformations
Nick is a passionate service delivery executive with extensive experience helping Australian and New Zealand councils define their Enterprise Architecture and Solution Requirements, as well as implementing numerous successful ERP Projects and Application Managed Services Programs.
Mornay Vivier
Practice Lead - Business Analysis
Mornay is an experienced Consultant, Business Analyst, Process Engineer, Business- and Solutions Architect with a track record of delivering high-visibility enterprise-wide initiatives in complex organisations across a wide range of industries. He has been involved in IT and Business roles, working with large and small organisations for over 20 years.
Michael Megally
Director of Sales
With more than 20 years experience in the technology industry, Michael is a seasoned executive specialising in technology delivery and transformation. His primary expertise lie in identifying and resolving business challenges across all IT domains.
Natasha Page
General Manager - VIC
Natasha has over 20 years experience in strategic customer management, solutions consulting and operations management. Natasha’s passion is working with organisations to identify and implement project delivery and operational best practices to achieve excellence and maximise their return on investment in people, process and systems.
Carl Raath
Director - Automation
Carl has a breadth of expertise in information security, risk management, governance, and intelligent automation. He is a trusted advisor to client leadership. With a background in sales and operations Carl has a track record of driving innovation and continuously evolving business processes and technology solutions.
Ari Aich
Practice Lead - Architecture
A digital strategist, architect & influential leader in the ICT industry for 20+ years, Ari is passionate about business transformation underpinned by modern technology. Ari’s experience ranges from Exec leadership, strategic advisory, enterprise architecture, program management, through to technical engineering roles. He is well versed across government, tech start-ups, telcos, and customer service sectors.