Meet the Team

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 networks and security, ensuring that clients receive solutions tailored to their needs.

Office Administrator
xanthe dunford
Xanthe has years of experience working in an admin-based industry coming from a finance background. She's passionate about all things organization and asset management - With skills in planning, understanding, advising, and communication.

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 Analyst
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.

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.