Management Team

Effective leadership is a central part of AsureQuality's winning formula. Our management team lead with strong, inspirational leadership and have a strategic commitment to invest in high-end facilities, technology and people to ensure that AsureQuality remains the leader in its field.

Senior Management Team

Kelvan Smith - Interim Chief Executive
	I became the Interim Chief Executive in December 2011 following the departure of CEO Tony Egan. I joined AsureQuality in 2007 when the company was established. I previously spent nine years with ASURE (New Zealand) Ltd and was Chief Executive at the time of the merger with AgriQuality. I have worked in a variety of senior operational management roles primarily in the core Government/SOE sector. I have an MBA (Distinction) from Massey University. Away from work I enjoy sailing and alpine tramping.
Alan Bird - Group Manager - Operations
	I joined AsureQuality in August 2008 with experience at a senior financial and management level in both the dairy industry and public sector organisations. I am a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. Outside of work I enjoy spending time at out family bach in the Coromandel and riding a Triumph Bonneville.
Dr Chris Carter - International Services & Chief Technical Officer
	Following the formation of AsureQuality in 2007 my key responsibility has been the Animal Health Diagnostics business. Previously my work was with AgriQuality as General Manager On-Farm Services and for MAF as a Veterinary Technical Manager. I've come into these roles from a veterinary clinical background working with production animals in Taranaki and in the UK. I graduated from Massey University and have a special interest in epidemiology (MACVS). With a grown up family we now have the opportunity to pursue other interests including thorough-bred racing.
Mark Cunningham - Strategy Manager / Company Secretary
	I joined AsureQuality in July 2009 from a corporate finance and investment banking background. I most recently worked for Deloitte in their Auckland Corporate Finance team, involved primarily in M&A advisory and valuation work, following a number of years with investment banks mostly involved with infrastructure projects in Canada. I have MBA, Commerce (B.Com) and Law (LLB) degrees. Outside of work I enjoy getting outdoors with mountain biking and snow-skiing as favourite ways to do so.
Sue Matkin	- Group Manager - Human Resources
	I joined AsureQuality in February 2008, having previously held senior HR roles in the banking sector and with a large Australian owned FMCG business in Auckland. I oversee health & safety, payroll and generalist HR. My experience includes industrial relations, change management, job evaluation and remuneration design, succession and development planning, and policy development.
Glen Alter	Chief Financial Officer (fixed term appointment)
	I commenced as CFO for a fixed term appointment in January 2012. I have had significant experience working in senior finance roles over the past 10 years at Goodman Fielder (Baking), CHH (Packaging) and Coca-Cola.