MEET THE TEAM
Geoff Bennett
Chief Executive, director and shareholder
Geoff is one of the co-founders of CarbonEES® and the architect behind its world-leading e-Bench® software. An electrical engineer by training, Geoff ran a successful facilities management consultancy in the United Kingdom before returning to New Zealand to establish CarbonEES® in 2000. Geoff has been a board member of the Energy Management Association of New Zealand and represents New Zealand on the World Energy Council Subcommittee for Markets and Risk Management.
Stuart Brooker
Chair and shareholder
Stuart brings a depth of business management expertise to CarbonEES® and ensures the business meets all its financial and social obligations. The former CEO of international legal publishing company Brookers, Stuart is involved in a number of small and medium enterprises alongside his role of Chair. He has been with CarbonEES® since 2005 when he acquired a shareholding from co-founder Armour Mitchell.
Dennis Rowe
Director and shareholder
An experienced business mentor and coach, with involvement in a range of start-ups, Dennis has a background in IT, including as CEO of computing services company CCL Group. Like Stuart, Dennis has been with CarbonEES® since 2005 when he acquired a shareholding from co-founder Armour Mitchell.
Iain Matcham
Director, shareholder and
e-Bench® lead developer
A shareholder since 2010, Iain has been involved with CarbonEES® since 2001 as a lead developer of its e-Bench® software. Iain runs his own specialised IT company, Jumbletree, which designs science and engineering information systems. He has a background in geographic information systems, predominantly in the science arena, including 10 years as development team leader at GNS Science.
Robb Morison
Client data and report manager
Robb is responsible for managing the interface between e-Bench® and our clients and retailers, ensuring data is provided efficiently and accurately and that clients can get value out of e-Bench®. He joined CarbonEES® in 2003 after many years working as a mechanic.
Jenifer Harlow
Office manager
Jenifer is responsible for the smooth running of the administrative and accounting elements of the business and maintaining and updating the website. Jenifer has over twenty years’ experience in finance and administration together with a background in communication arts and graphic design. Jenifer joined CarbonEES® in early 2023.
Joshua McIvor
Business analyst
Josh is responsible for providing business analysis support to the CarbonEES® operations, analysis support in undertaking Carbon foot-printing studies, as well as undertaking electricity and gas tenders. Josh joined CarbonEES® in 2021 after spending several years in operations and business analysis within the electricity industry.
Don MacKenzie
Junior business analyst
Don is responsible for providing business analysis support to the CarbonEES® operations, analysis support in undertaking Carbon-footprinting studies, as well as undertaking electricity and gas tenders. Don moved into this role in 2023, after working a year as a data analyst at CarbonEES®. Don has a background in renewable energy systems and statistics.
Michelle Young
Data administrator
Michelle is responsible for data administration in e-Bench®. She is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in finance, information systems and taxation. Michelle joined CarbonEES® in 2023 whilst she is completing her studies.
Charleen Bai-Ngan
Data administrator
Keith Baloyo
Data analyst
Keith is responsible for data administration in e-Bench®. He is studying a Bachelor of Software Engineering and is specialising in AI and machine learning. Keith also has a passion for digital design and illustration. He joined CarbonEES® in 2022 whilst completing his studies at Yoobee.
Charleen is responsible for data administration support in undertaking Carbon Inventories. She is studying a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting and Taxation. Charleen joined CarbonEES® in 2022 whilst completing her studies at Victoria University of Wellington.