Managing Director

Mike Walker

Mike has worked in the IT Industry for over 25 years with previous stints for Integration providers throughout New Zealand.

Most recently his time with Statistics New Zealand as an Infrastructure Consultant has provided for a wealth of experience in all facets of IT consulting, both at Enterprise and SMB levels.

Technical Director

ricky cunningham

With 25 years of customer service experience, including over 20 years in the IT industry, Ricky brings a customer-first approach to all undertakings.

As the Technical Director at Zeal, Ricky oversees all technical and operational aspects. Ricky has a specialised interest in security and compliance, ensuring that clients receive solutions tailored to their needs.

Office Administrator

xanthe dunford

Xanthe has a background in finance and several years’ experience across business administration and operations. She has a strong focus on organisation, procurement and keeping day-to-day business processes running smoothly. Her strengths include planning, problem-solving, communication and making sure the details are taken care of.

Technical Services Lead

ARNO dippenaar

Arno has a passion for making connections and building relationships. After 15+ years in the tech industry and gaining valuable international experience, he proudly joins the Zeal family. Focused on the technical goals of his clients, he helps plan and implement solutions with patience and precision.

Technical Consultant

LOUIE BOYD

Louie has 20 years of extensive experience in customer service, ten of which is in IT Technical Support & Account Management.

He’s a meticulous problem solver and brings with him an aptitude to integrate all manner of software and hardware solutions to suit a business.

Technical Consultant

michael claassEn

Michael has 20 years of experience in corporate IT, his wealth of knowledge and expertise is now be utilised within the Managed Services sector or IT.

He prides himself on efficient service to all of our clients at Zeal

Technical Consultant

JEFF

GROEN

Jeff has enjoyed the evolution from mainframes to desktops to the cloud throughout his 20+ years in IT. The ongoing evolution of the industry keeps him motivated, and he's always enjoyed being at the forefront of technology.

Jeff has built his career on flexibility, curiosity, and a passion for problem-solving in an ever-changing digital world

Technical Consultant

tom sakai

Tom has joined Zeal with over seven years of hospitality experience, but his passion for technology has led him to pursue a career in IT.

With a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, he is dedicated to developing his skills and expertise in this dynamic field to help Zeal's clients succeed.

Technical Consultant

Rob Despy

Robert has 12 years of experience in the I.T. infrastructure industry. He is focused on creating sustainable opportunities and delivering long-term value to clients. Robert has led and mentored teams across private, government, and construction environments, acting as both a strategic advisor and Tier 3 technical escalation point. He leads by example, providing steady direction with a strong commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

Contract Consultant

zane woodfield

Born and bred in Ōtautahi, Zane has worked in the IT industry for over 20 years. He has experience working in corporate, small business and IT integration firms.  Zane also has personal experience running a Christchurch business, which gives him a unique understanding when helping to alleviate the stresses and complexity his clients face.