Management Team
Gavin Lennox
CEO
With extensive experience in general management, sales, marketing and service operations, Gavin is committed to taking Nextspace from start-up to a self-sustaining organisation, and putting New Zealand on the map as a global leader in 3D visualisation. Gavin holds a Masters of Engineering and Bachelor of Science from Brunel University, UK.
Brenda Frisk
Business Development Director
Brenda has worked extensively with digital technologies in commercial, education and not-for-profit communities. She holds a Masters degree in Communication and Technology, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Human Ecology, Vocational Certification in Adult Education and numerous digital media, advertising and marketing certifications.
Richard Simpson
Business Development Director
An early pioneer of the New Zealand computer graphics industry, Richard founded one of the first New Zealand companies devoted to the development and application of 3D design, simulation and visualisation technology. He is a member of the Digital Earth Scientific Board, and also serves on the editorial board for the International Journal for the Digital Earth. Richard is passionate about 3D visualisation, and has a good understanding of many industries where its potential can be transformational.
Stephen Long
Operations and Project Director
Stephen manages the teams responsible for R&D, application development, plus pre and post-sales technical support. Prior to joining Nextspace, Stephen worked for Right Hemisphere as a development manager. He has also run his own company, providing Intergraph’s 2D CAD software. Earlier, he worked for the Auckland Electric Power Board and Mercury Energy on a number of multimillion dollar engineering projects.
Mark Talbot
Chief Financial Officer
Mark is a Chartered Accountant who works with start-up and high growth companies in New Zealand, mostly in the technology sector. Through his company, Diablo Management, Mark provides virtual CFO and Virtual Financial Controller services.
Katherine Faire
Marketing Manager
Katherine’s background in communications, marketing and change management spans a number of industries including health, telecommunications, manufacturing and aviation. She holds an Otago University MBA, a postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Services from the National Library School in Wellington and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Auckland.
