“Mike, our Verity leader, lives by his values and champions people, community, and relationships. His extensive IT and strategic management consulting experience includes working across national, regional and global levels in the UK, Singapore, and New Zealand.

He strives to make an impact that will effect positive change and believes in doing good business with sustainable outcomes.

Mike says his love of family, football, and good food (chilli and hops) keeps him going. His other passions are running, scooters, and long haired Weimaraners!”

"Kate brings almost 25 years’ experience in software testing and consultancy, with a strong track record of delivering quality outcomes for clients. She is known for building trusted relationships and working effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve complex challenges.

With a background in operational management, Kate is passionate about creating efficient, consistent, and transparent processes that support both people and performance. As a leader, she places people at the centre of everything she does, believing strong relationships are key to successful delivery.

Outside of work, Kate enjoys travelling, spending time with friends and family, getting out for a walk, and unwinding with a good jigsaw and a glass of wine."

“Dimitrios is an accomplished IT professional with over 23 years of experience, including 15 years as a Test Manager in both the private and public sector. He is proficient in DevOps, Agile, and all stages of the testing lifecycle.

With a talent for building and improving test practices, Dimitrios is a versatile and motivated leader who can set up a test team from scratch, enhance performance in existing teams, or lead a specialized team in challenging circumstances.

Dimitrios is well-travelled (he is an ex-merchant seaman after all) and full of surprises! In his free time he is an avid beekeeper and a fitness enthusiast, always on the go!”

"With over 25 years of technology recruitment and IT consulting experience, Tony has a proven history in building highly skilled technology teams that leverage their collective skillsets to deliver outstanding business outcomes and great results. He prides himself on getting things done and is an advocate for our customers, going above and beyond to ensure that the experience they get with Verity is of the highest standard.

Based in Auckland, he is focused on cultivating strong relationships with our clients, identifying consulting opportunities where our talented group of professionals can deliver value through their subject matter expertise, technical capabilities and thought leadership skillsets.

Tony is an avid fan of rock music, sports cars, and electric guitars. He enjoys any code with a football and is happiest when spending time with his family on a beach, either locally in Takapuna or back home in his native Croatia.”

“Shane is Verity Consulting’s National General Manager, Client Services, and a highly regarded relationship management and technology leader. Throughout his career, he has worked across software development, project management, consulting, and client leadership roles, contributing to a range of significant business and technology initiatives across New Zealand.

Known for building trusted relationships and bringing people together, Shane has earned a reputation for putting clients first and helping organisations achieve successful outcomes. Pragmatic, ethical, and well-connected, he works closely with clients and partners to connect them with the right expertise and support to deliver lasting results.

Based in Wellington but working with clients across the motu, Shane is passionate about fostering strong professional communities and creating environments where people and organisations can thrive. Outside of work, he enjoys trail running, mountain biking, and making the most of Wellington’s vibrant café culture. A proud Wellingtonian, he remains a loyal Hurricanes supporter and is unlikely to let anyone forget their 2026 result.”