Meet the team transforming challenges into opportunities.
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Chief Executive Officer

Robert Hogeland
Chief Executive Officer
Robert brings a wealth of experience as a business leader and industry expert with a proven entrepreneurial edge.
Formerly a Group Executive, he led ASX-listed RXP and was a founding owner of Seisma before its acquisition by Liverpool Partners in 2020.
Robert leverages strong commercial skills and extensive experience in strategically growing and developing technology businesses to lead Seisma’s growth journey.
From day one, Robert and the team have been driven by a vision to build and grow an organisation that:
"Works hand in hand with our customers to implement technology that changes how they run their businesses. We’re here to help customers to use technology to be better at what they do and get the very best outcomes as a result."
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Chief Operating Officer

Heath Z Caban
Chief Operating Officer
With global experience in project and business management, Heath is a seasoned professional in business and technology transformation.
Heath joined Seisma in 2021 when the company he co-founded was acquired, bringing with him diverse experience from roles across Australia, China, and Dubai.
With 24 years of experience, he’s driven transformation for large corporations and private enterprises, delivering sustainable improvements for global clients in sectors like financial services, telecommunications, insurance, property development, recruiting, aviation, and recreation.
A passionate advocate for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality, Heath also leads Seisma’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program, championing initiatives in Carbon Neutrality and Community Giving.
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Chief Financial Officer

Chris Norris
Chief Financial Officer
Our Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary, Chris, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Joining Seisma in April 2021 with extensive experience in the technology sector, Chris spent several years at ASX-listed RXP Services Limited.
Prior to RXP, he was a Senior Manager in the Business Assurance division at Grant Thornton, advising ASX-listed and global enterprises across Australia and the UK.
Chris ensures our financial operations align with our growth strategy and oversees our Corporate Governance and Risk Management framework. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
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Director | Consulting Practice
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Colin Beetge
Director | Consulting Practice
Colin has extensive global experience in Delivery and leading Consulting Practices.
A career of 35+ years spanning across Transformation and modernisation with specialisation in Government IT strategy, Financial Services Fraud prevention and Risk Management, AML, Crime Prevention and Public Safety, Analytics and AI.
With an emphasis on Delivery Excellence and nurturing enduring client relationships he holds a passion for working collaboratively within teams on Complex challenges.
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Director | Google Platform

Warwick Taggart
Director | Google Platform
Warwick is a seasoned ICT leader heading Seisma’s Google team in New Zealand, where he drives outstanding services, solutions, and experiences for our clients and teams.
With over 30 years in IT across public and private sectors, Warwick has held key leadership roles, including customer-centric initiatives at Spark and strategic leadership at Transpower.
He thrives on tackling complex challenges, collaborating with teams to build shared understanding, chart a clear path forward, and arrive at impactful solutions together.
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Director | Salesforce Platform

Paul Sheffield
Director | Salesforce Platform
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Director | Microsoft Platform

Russell Witcher
Director | Microsoft Platform
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Chief Technology Officer | Microsoft Platform

Sunny Rehill
Chief Technology Officer | Microsoft Platform
Sunny is focused on harnessing advanced computing power and vast data to deliver competitive advantages for clients.
With over 20 years of experience in building businesses, capabilities, and innovative solutions, he brings deep expertise to the table.
Sunny joined Seisma through the acquisition of Data Addiction, where he was a co-founder, further strengthening Seisma’s technology capabilities.
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Sales Director | Microsoft Platform

Matt Clarkin
Sales Director | Microsoft Platform
Matt focuses on strengthening Seisma’s relationships and alliances with strategic partners while driving sales growth for the Data and AI practice.
Matt joined Seisma through the acquisition of Data Addiction, where he was a partner.
With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry across both sales and delivery, he has a deep background in both the software vendor space and system integration sector.
This unique combination of expertise allows him to strategically align these capabilities to drive impactful business outcomes for customers.
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Manager | Consulting Practice

Sarah Campbell
Manager | Consulting Practice
Sarah is an experienced consulting and operations manager, skilled in leading project teams and managing client relationships.
She plays a key role in coordinating delivery, supporting consultants, and ensuring clients stay informed and engaged. With steady leadership and clear communication, Sarah keeps teams aligned and builds long-term, trusted relationships. Her background in operations and finance makes her a trusted link between delivery teams and stakeholders.
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People and Culture Manager | AU

Cristal Waples
People and Culture Manager | AU
Cristal joined Seisma in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience in people and culture strategy.
Her role covers a broad range of responsibilities, including driving diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee engagement, change management, rewards and recognition, performance management, and learning and development.
With a proven track record of implementing global initiatives across Australia, New Zealand, India, the US, and the Middle East, Cristal has worked in diverse industries, including IT professional services, energy, telecommunications, and law.
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Head of Marketing

Jennifer Herman
Head of Marketing
Jennifer is a dynamic and results-driven B2B Marketing professional with over 16 years of experience.
With a proven track record in shaping and executing marketing and brand strategies, campaigns, and events, Jenn has driven impact, growth, and business success across various industries.
Her career spans banking, technology, and IT professional services, where she has led both local and global marketing efforts to boost brand awareness, lead generation, and product adoption.
At Seisma Group she splits her time between managing and executing brand and marketing activities for ANZ, and delivering content, sales/account-based marketing, and curating thought-leadership events for Seisma.
Outside of work, she stays busy with #mumlife, chasing after her energetic toddler.
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Operations Manager

Jac Edge
Operations Manager
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Talent Acquisition Manager

Jian Barr
Talent Acquisition Manager
Jian joined Seisma in 2019 and has since taken charge of the Group Talent function, leading a dynamic team of Talent Acquisition specialists.
His primary responsibility is driving Seisma’s growth in Australia and New Zealand by attracting, engaging, and retaining the best technology talent for Seisma and its customers.
With over 10 years of technology recruitment experience, Jian feels fortunate to work in an industry he’s passionate about, while also finding fulfillment in helping others advance in their careers.
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Salesforce Labs Lead | Salesforce Platform

Daniel Blyth
Salesforce Labs Lead | Salesforce Platform
Daniel is an experienced Analyst, Consultant, and Implementation Manager at Smartapps, with over 15 years of experience working with Melbourne businesses.
He covers the entire project delivery lifecycle, from scoping and discovery to solution design and implementation, with a particular focus on enterprise application development and Salesforce cloud solutions.
Over the past 9 years, Daniel has led several Government Salesforce projects, ranging from CRM implementations to complex contract and application management solutions. Prior to its acquisition in 2021, Daniel was a director at Smartapps.
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Director | Agile Delivery/AdaptivOrg

Michael Spiteri
Director | Agile Delivery/AdaptivOrg
Michael brings over 30 years delivery experience across a diverse range of industries and organisations.
With 9 years at Toyota and 14 years leading major transformational change, Michael has spent the last 7 years helping over 100 organisations become more responsive and adaptive to the rapidly evolving business landscape.
By introducing agility to some of the most complex portfolios and programs in Australia, he has enabled organisations to thrive in the face of complexity.
Michael’s pragmatic approach, combined with his ability to simplify the most intricate scenarios, has earned him a reputation as one of Australia’s leading influencers in driving organisations to deliver complex initiatives with agility—while ensuring teams are empowered and set up for success.
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Director | Engineering

Amol Bhale
Director | Engineering
Amol fuels the vision for our engineering and technology division.
With over 25 years of experience, Amol is a seasoned innovator who thrives on solving business challenges. A tech enthusiast at heart, he excels at building client relationships and leading high-performing teams.
His expertise spans consulting, leadership, delivery, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on large-scale banking systems built on digital and cloud-first principles. From Australian banks to Oracle Financial Services, Amol’s leadership journey has left a lasting mark on the tech landscape.
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PMO Lead

Michael Solari
PMO Lead
Michael has built a reputation for delivering results in the general insurance sector.
More recently he has extended this across a diverse range of market segments, overseeing large transformation programs.
His passion lies in creating value through technology and customer-focused solutions, strategic partnerships, and building relationships that inspire teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
An advocate for customer-centric, holistic, and value-driven deliverables, Michael leads within the Delivery Practice with a focus on culture. This approach stems from his extensive experience in change management and leadership.
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Salesforce Managed Services Manager | AU
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Jimi Hendrickx
Salesforce Managed Services Manager | AU
As our Salesforce Practice Managed Services Lead, Jimi leads a team delivering scalable, high impact Salesforce solutions aligned with client goals.
Jimi manages the full spectrum of services - from enhancements and user support to strategic improvements that drive ROI and operational excellence. After relocating to Australia in 2017, Jimi transitioned into the Salesforce ecosystem, becoming a Trailhead Double Star Ranger and certified Salesforce Administrator.
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Account Manager Team Lead

Sarah Pollard
Account Manager Team Lead
Sarah embarked on a dynamic career starting in customer service and management within hotels, where she earned a degree in Hotel and Business Management.
She later transitioned to the role of Brand and State Sales Manager at Freedom Kitchens, where she honed her skills in sales, brand management, and leadership.
Driven by a passion for relationship-building, Sarah moved into recruitment, gaining valuable insights into the tech and professional services industries.
These experiences led to her current role as Financial Services Account Manager and Team Lead at Seisma, where she focuses on account management, client relationships, and leading a dynamic team.
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Key Account Manager
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Paul Llewellyn
Key Account Manager
Paul is a passionate and driven Senior Sales Executive with over 20 years of experience in consulting and software sales.
Paul was a Senior Director with Capgemini, Telstra and NCS Australia but has also worked for niche consulting companies giving him a very broad commercial and technical understanding on how to deliver the best outcomes for clients.
Paul prides himself on trust and the responsibility to help clients by advising on there on who best placed to help them depending on their needs, size, and complexity. This integrity has served Paul well in repeatedly delivering projects for the same organisations on different technologies or capabilities. Paul is Melbourne born and bred, and in his downtime you’ll find him drinking pina coladas in the rain.
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Senior Account Manager | Microsoft Platfrom
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Sean Keating
Senior Account Manager | Microsoft Platfrom
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Senior Account Manager | Microsoft Platform
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Sebastian Ritter
Senior Account Manager | Microsoft Platform
Sebastian spent 9 years at Microsoft in various roles across three continents working with a broad range of customers across finance, insurance, manufacturing, media, and professional services.
He loves to meet new people and learn from their perspectives and also has a natural curiosity for all things tech and how its best utilisation can help people and business have a positive impact on society. Outside of work he is an avid F1 fan with a knack for ocean swimming and tennis.
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Client Engagement Manager

John Matti
Client Engagement Manager
John Matti brings to the table over 10 years experience within the customer service, sales and recruitment industry. His responsibilities and duties include building and fostering strong relationships with existing Clients and Consultants.
John loves working with people, understanding their needs and requirements to deliver the best tailored outcome for each individual.
Outside of Seisma he enjoys socialising, playing tennis and is kept busy with his other hobby as a Marriage Celebrant.
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Account Manager

Ross Howse
Account Manager
Ross brings over 10 years of experience in the technology sector, with a strong ability to build and foster lasting relationships with clients and consultants alike. He takes pride in understanding each client’s unique needs and building genuine rapport to deliver tailored, impactful solutions.
Outside of work, Ross enjoys networking, keeping fit and active, and stays busy with his passion for food vlogging, where he shares his culinary experiences.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dianne Dagher
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Dianne brings extensive expertise as a Talent Acquisition Specialist with more than nine years of experience in the industry.
Her primary responsibilities involve sourcing, attracting, and conducting interviews with potential candidates to ensure they align with our clients’ long-term objectives.
Before joining Seisma, she focused on recruiting Salesforce professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Now, her scope includes not only Salesforce experts but also IT professionals.
Dianne’s approach is marked by thoroughness, ensuring that each candidate she places is highly suitable for the role.
She places great importance on the satisfaction of both the client and the candidate, striving to create respectful and successful matches for all parties involved.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Vinni Babola
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Vinni is our Talent Acquisition Specialist and is passionate about nurturing talent and fostering dynamic workplaces.
With over 7 years of experience, Vinni excels at sourcing the perfect candidates for our team. Her expertise spans IT, banking, retail, healthcare, agriculture, and government, specializing in end-to-end talent acquisition strategies.
Rooted in corporate HR, she brings valuable experience in people management, growth, and building strong connections. Vinni has a keen eye for identifying exceptional team members, regardless of their background.
Holding an MBA in Human Resources, Vinni thrives on challenges and performs well under pressure.
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Industry Marketing Coordinator

Brianna Neander
Industry Marketing Coordinator