Our Team

Shaun’s development expertise centres on the livestock and agribusiness sectors. Shaun was based in Myanmar in his previous role as CTA of the Myanmar Dairy Excellence Project. Coming from an on-farm background, he brings a wealth of technical expertise to the team. He has previously consulted for World Vision, implementing participatory agricultural value chains selection, and interned with ILRI on an innovative beef feed lotting project in Swaziland. Shaun has volunteered widely across Africa and the Pacific. He holds a Masters of Agribusiness Management from Lincoln University, and has published his work on constraints to smallholder farmer commercialisation in Myanmar.

Leanne has a background in community-based disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, natural resource management and conservation and livelihoods. Over the course of her 20+ year career in sustainable development she has worked on international water-resource management, climate change adaptation, disaster risk management and humanitarian response programmes. She has worked predominantly in the Pacific, SE Asia and the Caribbean for a range of organisations such as NZ MFAT, UNDP, Global Environment Facility, European Union, Save the Children NZ, and Tourism Resource Consultants. Her technical skills include all stages of the project design and management cycles, vulnerability impact assessment including gender analysis, hazard assessments and inclusion approaches, strategic needs analysis, consultation and community-based approaches, workshop facilitation, establishing regional programmes, donor and partnership relationship management, policy advice, knowledge management and capacity building.

James is an experienced sustainable development professional and project manager with knowledge of the power and utilities, international development, transport, and infrastructure sectors in developed and developing countries. He has a strong track record of delivery in consulting environments, providing business development capabilities, economic and financial appraisals, strategic project planning and report writing. He has been effective at managing large projects for public sector departments such as the Department of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Transport, KiwiRail and Local Government agencies, achieving stringent metrics under budget and timeframe pressures. He also holds a Master of Science in Climate Change, Management and Finance from Imperial College London and a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.

We offer flexible working arrangements, on-the-job training, and ongoing professional development. Collegiality and collaboration are encouraged, and employees get support from hands-on and approachable management that recognizes and values team members. Travel to project countries is possible, and you can be rewarded by seeing the on-the-ground impacts of your work. Career development takes place as the company grows. Vacancies are advertised on our website as they become available, and you are welcome to enquire more about our current vacancies through recruit@fcg.nz.

FCG New Zealand would like to hear from experienced consultants with a proven track record in their discipline. We offer a working atmosphere where experts’ work is supported by a strong in-house team. Please get in touch by email with an up-to-date CV indicating your expertise and experience: consult@fcg.nz

Looking for a way to get practical work experience in international development? We accept internship applications throughout the year and welcome hard-working, professionally minded people to join our team on a short-term basis. Please get in touch by email with an up-to-date CV indicating your motivation and experience: recruit@fcg.nz

FCG New Zealand works with international and national partners across the world. We are interested in discussing collaboration opportunities with companies operating in different fields of expertise. To get in touch with our business development team, please email consult@fcg.nz

Chris holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics. Chris has provided consulting services to several bilateral, multilateral, and regional agencies in more than 20 countries across Asia, South America and the Pacific. He has worked in the fields of rural development, food and agribusiness value chain development, climate change adaptation, natural resources management, tourism, infrastructure, public and private sector policy and strategy, investment project design, appraisal and evaluation, and sustainable business development. Chris’ recent work on World Bank, Asian Development Bank and New Zealand government funded projects has focused on improving rural people’s livelihoods by strengthening the competitiveness of agricultural value chains. Chris managed his own horticulture business, served on the Australian Horticulture Export Council and was chairman of the State Organic Industry Association. He and his partner are currently developing an eco-tourism venture in Tasmania, in collaboration with the State Parks and Wildlife Department, and a non-government organisation.

Joseph has over 25 years of experience in Coastal Marine Sciences. He is Indian by origin, with New Zealand citizenship. He holds Doctorates in both Earth Sciences (University of Waikato, New Zealand, 1997) and Marine Sciences (Cochin University of Science and Technology, India, 1991), as well as a Masters in Oceanography. He possesses a good understanding of coastal processes, coastal zone management, environmental issues and climate change. Dr Mathew has a wealth of project experience involving the design, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of sustainable coastal protection and shoreline management for several bilateral and multilateral agencies. Additionally, he has developed and designed guidelines for training and awareness raising purposes. He also has experience in accounting for socio-economic data in the preparation of Coastal Management Plans.

Daniel is originally from China but has been living and working in New Zealand since 2002. Daniel holds a bachelor degree in Applied Business Studies in Accounting (Major in Finance). He is also a provisional member of Certified Public Accountants – Australia since 2014. Daniel has experience in accounting and finance across a range of industries and has a high level of attention to detail. He joined FCG New Zealand on an internship during his studies in 2011, and later re-joined FCG New Zealand in July 2017. He is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Gerardo’s expertise is in design of reports and presentations and in corporate imagery. Born in Mexico, he resides in his hometown of Durango. Gerardo also works for Durango’s Institute of Youth consulting on public imagery, design, and communication for media and local businesses. He often attends conferences and presents on responsible social media use and actions against youth cyber-bullying. His passion for art has led him to commence a career as a painter and digital artist. He is a fan of “The Little Prince”. His favourite animal is the fox, symbolising wisdom.

Anthony is a Chartered Accountant and Public Practitioner. He has a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Canterbury (2001) and a Graduate Diploma in Commerce from the University of Auckland (2002). Anthony works with a wide variety of businesses assisting not only with their accounting requirements but also as a passionate business advisor assisting businesses with strategy formulation, accountability, leadership and growth forecasting. With a keen interest in technology, he also assists businesses with implementing and selecting systems that drive improved operational performance. Having previously worked in larger international accounting firms, Anthony is now the director of Evolve Accounting Ltd and assists FCG New Zealand with their financial reporting requirements.

Marites is an experienced contract administrator handling projects supported by multilateral and bilateral agencies such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), New Zealand Aid Programme (NZAP), World Bank (WB), Australian Agency for International Development Aid (AusAid), and regional agencies in the Pacific. She has 10 years of experience in financial accounting and a diverse experience in project administration and project accounting.

Samuli has a Master’s Degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology and a keen interest in socially and environmentally sustainable global development. He is familiar with the various actors in international development, having worked at UNDP in Zambia, European Commission in Brussels and with a number of projects in developing countries financed by the Asian Development Bank and other International Financing Institutions. Samuli joined FCG originally in 2011 in his home country Finland, went on to establish FCG Asia in Singapore in 2016 and further moved to New Zealand to work for FCG New Zealand in 2019. His aim is to grow FCG New Zealand’s business on basis of the company’s unique areas of expertise, while capitalizing on the joint strength and synergies of being a member of FCG Finnish Consulting Group.

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Our team members have expertise in a wide range of disciplines – from social and environmental assessments to marketing, engineering, finance, and administration.

Samuli Leminen

Marites Grupo

Daniel Zhang

Shaun Snoxell

Leanne Harrison

James Roberts

Chris Landon-Lane

Joseph Matthew

Anthony McElroy

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