Client Testimonials - www.valueaddedmanagement.nz

Adrian is a fantastic manager and consultant to work with - a genuinely open person with a great sense of humour, Adrian really likes to see people do well and succeed. His ability to make strategic connections and decisions necessary within a complex environment consistently enables positive progress.

His understanding of regional economic development and local and central government sectors coupled with strong commercial and entrepreneurial abilities make Adrian a valued mentor, adviser and contributor in any industry. I would encourage any business, organisation or department to work with Adrian and I also look forward to working with him again whenever the opportunity arises.
Lyn Cheyne, Destination & Services Marketing Strategist

Adrian has the ability to analyse situations and recommend practical effective strategies. His ability to deal with complexity and detail is impressive. He is also a straight talker, you won't die wondering with Adrian, he'll be up front with you, often to his own cost.
Ray Knight - Head of Park Avenue Global Solutions

“Adrian is a knowledgeable business person and an excellent problem solver. He has shown dedication and a commitment to customer service. I would be happy to work with Adrian in the future.”
Sean O'Flaherty, Senior Client Partner, David Forman

“Adrian has the right combination of skills, experience and passion to make a success of anything he puts his hand to. He has an unsurpassed global network at his disposal, adding immeasurable value to any of his projects. The qualities I like most about Adrian though are his great sense of humour, community-mindedness and his natural ability to cut the crap.”
Sally Birch, Managing Consultant, Birch Media Management

“Adrian's business mentoring and consulting services have helped me to develop my entrepreneurial skills and business acumen. Adrian is great at analysing a business to identify any weaknesses, after which he recommends tailored systems and processes to combat these weaknesses, and ways to measure the systems to see if they're working. I strongly recommend his services.”
Eddie Berla

“Adrian is one of the most original and innovative people I have had the pleasure of working with. Although we worked at the time in an organisation that stifled people with great ideas the energy to take those ideas forward, Adrian was always there, inspiring those around him.”
William Wattie, Trade Commissioner, Trade New Zealand

“Adrian is great. I found him very focussed on the importance of teamwork and team member's personal development, He helped me enormously, thx AD”
Cate Hlavac, Sector Manager, ICT, NZTE

“Adrian takes a disciplined approach to everything he does, he is a straight talker who will tell you exactly what he thinks and he leavens all of this with an irrepressible sense of humour. These qualities mean that he is someone with the ability to add value, fast.”
Richard Barrand, Business Service Manager, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

“Adrian has a multitude of skills which he brings to businesses to solve problems and create new opportunities. He brings with his strategic vision an execution ability which includes strong leadership, deal doing skills, and a wide ranging and impressive international network. I thoroughly recommend Adrian to anyone wanting to "do something" with their business.”
Matthew McMahon, Director, Taramax Limited

“Adrian is a smart and capable professional with great attention to detail and an easy going nature. He is focused on delivery to customer expectations and has a discplined yet people focused approach. I highly recommend him.”
Paul Ryan, CEO, Walker Datavision

“Adrian has always been one to challenge. His strengths lie in thinking outside of the box and challenging clients thinking, processes and plans. Adrian also has the ability help them find the solutions to many of the challenges they face in a way that they can embrace and own. Adrian is professional and focussed and a great motivator.”
Debbie Howarth