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Hiroyuki Kawanami
NRI Country Manager
President of NRI Australia since 2019, and concurrently Deputy Head of NRI global headquarters in Tokyo and Board Member of NRI Australia group companies. He commenced his career as a Systems Engineer in 1992 and worked as a consultant for the next ten years before joining NRI in 2003.
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Hiroyuki Kawanami
NRI Country Manager
President of NRI Australia since 2019, and concurrently Deputy Head of NRI global headquarters in Tokyo and Board Member of NRI Australia group companies. He commenced his career as a Systems Engineer in 1992 and worked as a consultant for the next ten years before joining NRI in 2003.
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Yoshihiko Sunaga
NRI Senior Corporate Managing Director
Based in Tokyo, Yoshihiko oversees NRI's finance and corporate administration functions. Prior to joining NRI in 2020, Yoshihiko spent 21 years at Nomura Group in a variety of senior roles in Finance, Risk Management, Investment Banking and Corporate Planning domains.
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Yoshihiko Sunaga
NRI Senior Corporate Managing Director
Based in Tokyo, Yoshihiko oversees NRI's finance and corporate administration functions. Prior to joining NRI in 2020, Yoshihiko spent 21 years at Nomura Group in a variety of senior roles in Finance, Risk Management, Investment Banking and Corporate Planning domains.
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Shuji Tateno
NRI Senior Managing Director and Board Member
Shuji has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry and NRI's Industrial IT Solutions Business, as well as Global Business including Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. He has contributed to various customers' business transformations as a software engineer and system consultant.
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Shuji Tateno
NRI Senior Managing Director and Board Member
Shuji has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry and NRI's Industrial IT Solutions Business, as well as Global Business including Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. He has contributed to various customers' business transformations as a software engineer and system consultant.
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Seigo Watanabe
NRI Australia Chief Administrative Officer and Company Secretary
Based in Perth, Seigo is responsible for NRI’s finance and general corporate functions in Australian. He has over 20 years of experience in various financial roles, and spent almost 20 years with Mitsubishi Corporation prior to joining NRI Australia in 2018.
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Seigo Watanabe
NRI Australia Chief Administrative Officer and Company Secretary
Based in Perth, Seigo is responsible for NRI’s finance and general corporate functions in Australian. He has over 20 years of experience in various financial roles, and spent almost 20 years with Mitsubishi Corporation prior to joining NRI Australia in 2018.
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Mike Weale
Chief Executive Officer
With senior management experience in the IT industry, such as Managing Director of Sapphire Technologies, Mike joined Planit as Chief Operating Officer in 2004. Mike is now responsible for ensuring our clients receive the best-in-class services, solutions, and training every time.
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Mike Weale
Chief Executive Officer
With senior management experience in the IT industry, such as Managing Director of Sapphire Technologies, Mike joined Planit as Chief Operating Officer in 2004. Mike is now responsible for ensuring our clients receive the best-in-class services, solutions, and training every time.
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Alex Edwards
Chief Operating Officer
As an executive in Planit’s business, Alex’s focus is on the implementation of the company’s vision and strategy, focusing on quality of delivery and exceptional CX and QX. He has over two decades of testing experience. Since joining Planit in 2008, he built the company’s technical testing division and held key roles of Technical Test Director, CTO, CTIO, and now COO.
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Alex Edwards
Chief Operating Officer
As an executive in Planit’s business, Alex’s focus is on the implementation of the company’s vision and strategy, focusing on quality of delivery and exceptional CX and QX. He has over two decades of testing experience. Since joining Planit in 2008, he built the company’s technical testing division and held key roles of Technical Test Director, CTO, CTIO, and now COO.
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Simon Peach
Chief Financial Officer
With over 35 years managing finance departments, Simon has developed extensive experience across a broad range of industries and sizes of companies. Simon joined Planit in 2018 to drive change and focus through providing structured quality information which is easily accessible and relevant to business needs.
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Simon Peach
Chief Financial Officer
With over 35 years managing finance departments, Simon has developed extensive experience across a broad range of industries and sizes of companies. Simon joined Planit in 2018 to drive change and focus through providing structured quality information which is easily accessible and relevant to business needs.
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Ryohei Sakamoto
Chief Corporate Planning Officer
Ryohei started his career in 2008 as a management consultant at NRI in Tokyo and spent three years in Gurgaon, India. Prior to joining Planit, he led M&A transactions and PMI activities in Australia. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the London Business School.
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Ryohei Sakamoto
Chief Corporate Planning Officer
Ryohei started his career in 2008 as a management consultant at NRI in Tokyo and spent three years in Gurgaon, India. Prior to joining Planit, he led M&A transactions and PMI activities in Australia. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the London Business School.
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Emma Brbich
Chief People & Culture Officer
With 18 years of experience in HR, Emma is responsible for the successful implementation and day to day strategy of Planit's P&C department. Her core focus is successful talent acquisition strategies that enable continued growth across all our regions, along with cultivating a dynamic and attractive culture.
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Emma Brbich
Chief People & Culture Officer
With 18 years of experience in HR, Emma is responsible for the successful implementation and day to day strategy of Planit's P&C department. Her core focus is successful talent acquisition strategies that enable continued growth across all our regions, along with cultivating a dynamic and attractive culture.
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Joel Deutscher
Executive GM, Technology & Innovation
Joel enables a team of amazing talent to drive quality leadership across Planit's practices, innovative offerings, and technology services. In his 20+ years within the quality industry, Joel has covered a range of roles including consulting, team management, technical innovation and driving organisational strategy. Joel's technical experience and enables him to rapidly comprehend complex issues, and his business background helps him to understand requirements and devise quality solutions and outcomes.
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Joel Deutscher
Executive GM, Technology & Innovation
Joel enables a team of amazing talent to drive quality leadership across Planit's practices, innovative offerings, and technology services. In his 20+ years within the quality industry, Joel has covered a range of roles including consulting, team management, technical innovation and driving organisational strategy. Joel's technical experience and enables him to rapidly comprehend complex issues, and his business background helps him to understand requirements and devise quality solutions and outcomes.
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Andrew Simister
Executive General Manager, Solutions & Services
Andrew joined Planit in 2008 and was responsible for establishing the company’s scalable, on-demand, outsourced quality assurance solution, which become the Digital QA centre and labs in Australia and India. He is responsible for using Planit’s global expertise and experience to provide right-fit, sustainable solutions.
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Andrew Simister
Executive General Manager, Solutions & Services
Andrew joined Planit in 2008 and was responsible for establishing the company’s scalable, on-demand, outsourced quality assurance solution, which become the Digital QA centre and labs in Australia and India. He is responsible for using Planit’s global expertise and experience to provide right-fit, sustainable solutions.
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Andrew White
Executive General Manager, Client Acquisition
As the founding State Manager WA for Sapphire, then State Manager for Randstad’s IT division, Andrew has over 15 years’ experience in client delivery in IT. He joined Planit in 2010 and went on to lead our WA and SA teams, and is now focused on the company’s strategy for new business.
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Andrew White
Executive General Manager, Client Acquisition
As the founding State Manager WA for Sapphire, then State Manager for Randstad’s IT division, Andrew has over 15 years’ experience in client delivery in IT. He joined Planit in 2010 and went on to lead our WA and SA teams, and is now focused on the company’s strategy for new business.
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Shane Hewson
Executive General Manager, NZ
Shane is responsible for driving Planit’s New Zealand business forward by spearheading innovative thinking, directing strategy, shaping a positive work environment, and leading its 500+ strong team. His intimate understanding of what it takes to deliver quality software stems from over 18 years working across testing disciplines such as performance and automation. In 2004, Shane co-founded Qual IT, which grew to be the largest NZ owned QA consultancy before it was acquired by Planit in 2022.
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Shane Hewson
Executive General Manager, NZ
Shane is responsible for driving Planit’s New Zealand business forward by spearheading innovative thinking, directing strategy, shaping a positive work environment, and leading its 500+ strong team. His intimate understanding of what it takes to deliver quality software stems from over 18 years working across testing disciplines such as performance and automation. In 2004, Shane co-founded Qual IT, which grew to be the largest NZ owned QA consultancy before it was acquired by Planit in 2022.
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Jon McPhee
General Manager, Transformation
Jon McPhee is responsible for the combined success of Planit and Qual IT in New Zealand, with a key focus on harnessing the elements from both organisations, as well as delivering a unified experience for both our staff and clients. Prior to joining Planit in 2022 following the acquisition of Qual IT, he was Director of Testing Services at Qual IT, a company which he also co-founded and joint managed.
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Jon McPhee
General Manager, Transformation
Jon McPhee is responsible for the combined success of Planit and Qual IT in New Zealand, with a key focus on harnessing the elements from both organisations, as well as delivering a unified experience for both our staff and clients. Prior to joining Planit in 2022 following the acquisition of Qual IT, he was Director of Testing Services at Qual IT, a company which he also co-founded and joint managed.
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Raman Sethi
General Manager, Northern
Raman joined Planit from the United Kingdom in 2013, bringing over his knowledge and expertise in IT consulting and Quality Assurance across multiple sectors to the team in New Zealand. He has worked both in test leadership roles and in a strategic account management capacity to now be responsible for our Auckland and Hamilton teams.
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Raman Sethi
General Manager, Northern
Raman joined Planit from the United Kingdom in 2013, bringing over his knowledge and expertise in IT consulting and Quality Assurance across multiple sectors to the team in New Zealand. He has worked both in test leadership roles and in a strategic account management capacity to now be responsible for our Auckland and Hamilton teams.
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Mark Young
General Manager, Southern
Mark is a skilled business leader with experience leading high performing teams to great outcomes, most recently as General Manager of Southern Island at Qual IT. He joined Planit in 2022 following the acquisition of Qual IT and leads our Christchurch team.
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Mark Young
General Manager, Southern
Mark is a skilled business leader with experience leading high performing teams to great outcomes, most recently as General Manager of Southern Island at Qual IT. He joined Planit in 2022 following the acquisition of Qual IT and leads our Christchurch team.
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Kevin Harvey
General Manager, Strategic Accounts
In 2014, Kevin relocated from Scotland to New Zealand and went on to run Planit's Hamilton office. He is now responsible for growing strategic long-term partnerships with our New Zealand clients by focusing on delivering cost-effective and business-centric solutions.
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Kevin Harvey
General Manager, Strategic Accounts
In 2014, Kevin relocated from Scotland to New Zealand and went on to run Planit's Hamilton office. He is now responsible for growing strategic long-term partnerships with our New Zealand clients by focusing on delivering cost-effective and business-centric solutions.
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Reg Prasad
General Manager, Advisory
Reg is a career consultant with over 15 years experience across various sectors and domains in Leadership & Exec roles. He was with Qual IT for over eight years where he setup the Consulting & Advisory practice for Qual IT until it was acquired by Planit in 2022, and is now responsible for the growth, improvement, and innovation of our New Zealand business for the Advisory space.
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Reg Prasad
General Manager, Advisory
Reg is a career consultant with over 15 years experience across various sectors and domains in Leadership & Exec roles. He was with Qual IT for over eight years where he setup the Consulting & Advisory practice for Qual IT until it was acquired by Planit in 2022, and is now responsible for the growth, improvement, and innovation of our New Zealand business for the Advisory space.
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Kate Ellery
General Manager, Operations
Kate Ellery is responsible for driving the direction of our valued consultants, ensuring we have the right number and skills levels across New Zealand to meet our growing client needs, while working closely with her peers to collaborate and improve processes across the entire company. Prior to joining Planit in 2011, she was a Lead Test Analyst at Vero Insurance for nine years.
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Kate Ellery
General Manager, Operations
Kate Ellery is responsible for driving the direction of our valued consultants, ensuring we have the right number and skills levels across New Zealand to meet our growing client needs, while working closely with her peers to collaborate and improve processes across the entire company. Prior to joining Planit in 2011, she was a Lead Test Analyst at Vero Insurance for nine years.
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Marco Denni
General Manager, Victoria
After initially joining Planit in 2007, Marco spent five years working at some of Australia's largest companies before returning in 2015. He is skilled in all facets of software testing, with extensive experience in operational management, strategy, employee management and project delivery.
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Marco Denni
General Manager, Victoria
After initially joining Planit in 2007, Marco spent five years working at some of Australia's largest companies before returning in 2015. He is skilled in all facets of software testing, with extensive experience in operational management, strategy, employee management and project delivery.
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Colin Nicholls
General Manager, Queensland
Colin joined Planit in 2002 and was responsible for the delivery of a number major programs of work for some of the most recognisable Australian and international companies. This led him to the leadership position of the new Brisbane office in 2015, where he continues to oversee the successful growth of the entire Queensland region.
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Colin Nicholls
General Manager, Queensland
Colin joined Planit in 2002 and was responsible for the delivery of a number major programs of work for some of the most recognisable Australian and international companies. This led him to the leadership position of the new Brisbane office in 2015, where he continues to oversee the successful growth of the entire Queensland region.
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Jason Stannage
General Manager, Western Australia
Jason joined Planit from Scotland in 2014, bringing almost two decades of testing experience to the Planit team in Perth. He went on to be the local Operations Manager before taking over responsibility for business growth and all operational aspects of the Western Australia division.
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Jason Stannage
General Manager, Western Australia
Jason joined Planit from Scotland in 2014, bringing almost two decades of testing experience to the Planit team in Perth. He went on to be the local Operations Manager before taking over responsibility for business growth and all operational aspects of the Western Australia division.
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Michelle Green
General Manager, South Australia
Michelle has over 25 years of financial institution experience specialising in digital banking. She joined Planit in 2021 and is responsible for the Adelaide office delivering successful outcomes to our growing community of clients in South Australia.
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Michelle Green
General Manager, South Australia
Michelle has over 25 years of financial institution experience specialising in digital banking. She joined Planit in 2021 and is responsible for the Adelaide office delivering successful outcomes to our growing community of clients in South Australia.
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Neil Kennedy
General Manager, United Kingdom
Initially joining Planit in 2022 as a Customer Solutions Director, he quickly proved himself as a champion for quality engineering and leader for the local business, and was promoted to General Manager of our United Kingdom operation.
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Neil Kennedy
General Manager, United Kingdom
Initially joining Planit in 2022 as a Customer Solutions Director, he quickly proved himself as a champion for quality engineering and leader for the local business, and was promoted to General Manager of our United Kingdom operation.
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Anushi Agarwal
General Manager, Mumbai
Anushi brings 20 years of experience in testing and has previously led quality assurance practices for numerous leading IT organisations in India and UK. After starting with Planit as Account Director in 2018, she is now responsible for running our Mumbai business.
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Anushi Agarwal
General Manager, Mumbai
Anushi brings 20 years of experience in testing and has previously led quality assurance practices for numerous leading IT organisations in India and UK. After starting with Planit as Account Director in 2018, she is now responsible for running our Mumbai business.
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James Boyle
General Manager, Operational Governance and Compliance
James joined Planit in 2017 with over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, technology and testing. He is responsible for ensuring compliance across the commercial, contractual and operational elements within Planit, thereby maintaining our high quality delivery and enhancing our reputation as the top choice strategic partner.
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James Boyle
General Manager, Operational Governance and Compliance
James joined Planit in 2017 with over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, technology and testing. He is responsible for ensuring compliance across the commercial, contractual and operational elements within Planit, thereby maintaining our high quality delivery and enhancing our reputation as the top choice strategic partner.
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Leanne Howard
General Manager, People Agility & Excellence
Leanne is responsible for accelerating Business Agility transformation for our global client-base by implementing industry-leading standards and better ways of working. She is recognised worldwide as a thought leader in the Agile space, frequently speaks publicly at conferences and events about the methodology, and is an ANZTB board member, a member of the Australia Standards Committee, and a certified TMMi Lead Assessor. She favours a pragmatic, outcome-focused way of working that helps the team to succeed in their goals, challenging them to optimise, putting the customer at the centre, encouraging continuous learning and collaboration, and sharing her knowledge so that others benefit from her wide experience, thus succeeding first time.
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Leanne Howard
General Manager, People Agility & Excellence
Leanne is responsible for accelerating Business Agility transformation for our global client-base by implementing industry-leading standards and better ways of working. She is recognised worldwide as a thought leader in the Agile space, frequently speaks publicly at conferences and events about the methodology, and is an ANZTB board member, a member of the Australia Standards Committee, and a certified TMMi Lead Assessor. She favours a pragmatic, outcome-focused way of working that helps the team to succeed in their goals, challenging them to optimise, putting the customer at the centre, encouraging continuous learning and collaboration, and sharing her knowledge so that others benefit from her wide experience, thus succeeding first time.
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Linda Agnew
General Manager, People and Culture
Linda joined Planit in 2019, bringing almost two decades of HR and recruitment experience to the Planit team in Melbourne. She is now General Manager of People and Culture for the entire Planit group, ensuring our entire workforce has a satisfying and rewarding career journey.
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Linda Agnew
General Manager, People and Culture
Linda joined Planit in 2019, bringing almost two decades of HR and recruitment experience to the Planit team in Melbourne. She is now General Manager of People and Culture for the entire Planit group, ensuring our entire workforce has a satisfying and rewarding career journey.
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James Pennefather
Director of Training
James utilises his strong sales and people skills to effectively run Planit’s training division. Additionally, James holds a Masters in Marketing and works at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) as an assistant lecturer, teaching students business planning and strategy.
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James Pennefather
Director of Training
James utilises his strong sales and people skills to effectively run Planit’s training division. Additionally, James holds a Masters in Marketing and works at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) as an assistant lecturer, teaching students business planning and strategy.
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Eric Holmstrom
Group IT Manager
Since joining Planit in 2008, Eric has been instrumental in supporting the rapid growth of the organisation from an IT infrastructure and support perspective. With a workforce that is largely based off-site or mobile, operating in the dynamic IT sector, this means Eric has significant and constantly changing demands for which to cater.
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Eric Holmstrom
Group IT Manager
Since joining Planit in 2008, Eric has been instrumental in supporting the rapid growth of the organisation from an IT infrastructure and support perspective. With a workforce that is largely based off-site or mobile, operating in the dynamic IT sector, this means Eric has significant and constantly changing demands for which to cater.