• Chief Executive Officer – Andrew Hamilton
• EA to CEO – Samantha Copland
• Chief Financial Officer – Roger Hatrick-Smith
• Marketing Director – Rachel Hopkins
• Financial Controller – Jacquie Benucci
• Sales Manager – Mike Stokes
• Sales/Administration Co-ordinator – Mariko King
• Marketing Executive – Emily Taylor
• Events and Database Manager - Amy Lyons
• Director – Ken Erskine
• Start-Up Funding Manager – Robbie Paul
• Incubator Manager - Nick Egerton
• Project Manager - Joshua Rea
• Director – Ken Erskine
• ICE Angel Support - Tracey Thomson
• Director – Liz Wotherspoon
• Relationship Manager – Raewyn Goodwin
• Channel Manager – Maria Taylor
• Sales Manager – Mike Stokes
• Sales Executive – Robert Holmes
• Director – Liz Wotherspoon
• Relationship Manager – Raewyn Goodwin
Andrew Hamilton - ICEHOUSE CEO
Andrew Hamilton was the founding CEO of The ICEHOUSE in 2001.
The ICEHOUSE is a business growth centre that creates learning environments for entrepreneurial firms to enable them to significantly grow their companies. It is a charitable trust founded by the University of Auckland Business School and some well known New Zealand and International Companies – BNZ, Boston Consulting Group, Ernst Young, HP, Microsoft, & Telecom. Since 2001, we have worked with 65 start-ups and just under 1,500 entrepreneurial firms. We have raised close to $30m for these start-ups and our owner managers are growing their EBIT on average 31% per annum.
Andrew was the founding Chair of Incubators NZ, is a Board member of ICE Angels and also a Board member of ANZATEC – the Australian New Zealand Technology Forum based in Silicon Valley, a group who is tasked with creating a better gateway for NZ and Australian technology companies to enter the US.
Prior to joining the ICEHOUSE, Andrew was CEO and Director of Inventure, Fletcher Building’s venture capital arm which he established in 1998.
E: a.hamilton@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6228
Skype: andrewhamilton
Jacquie Benucci - ICEHOUSE Financial Controller
Jacquie Benucci has joined the ICEHOUSE as the Financial Controller.
Jacquie has had an extensive career in the accounting industry spanning her whole working life. Most of this time has been spent working for reputable and well known Chartered Accountancy firms, such as, Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PWC, as well as some time in various commercial firms. During this time she has worked across a variety of client bases from Doctors to Farmers, Schools to Transport companies,and various commercial concerns. She brings with her a wealth of experience that greatly benefits The ICEHOUSE.
Jacquie is responsible for the day-to-day running Accounts and works closely with the ICEHOUSE Management team to interpret its performance.
E: j.benucci@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 3086224
Samantha Copland - EA to CEO
Samantha joined The ICEHOUSE as Andrew Hamilton’s Executive Assistant in January 2010. She has worked in the Financial Services and Event Management industries in NZ and the UK, in both Marketing and Administration roles. She has strong organisational and relationship management skills. She holds a BSc majoring in Psychology and Pharmacology. Samantha is passionate about being part of turning entrepreneurial companies into international successes.
E: s.copland@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6228
Skype: samanthacopland
Nick Egerton - Incubator Manager
Nick Egerton joined The ICEHOUSE as Incubator Manager in July 2010. Nick is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the ICE Accelerator and ensuring that the residents’ journey through incubation is a positive and rewarding experience. Nick has extensive commercial qualifications and has studied management both in New Zealand and the USA. Nick has held company directorships and committee memberships in multiple technology based companies and not-for- profit organisations. Prior to The ICEHOUSE, Nick worked in general management and leadership positions both in New Zealand and overseas, with particular focus on customer service, business start-ups, change management, business efficiency and performance optimisation.
E: n.egerton@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6200
Ken Erskine - ICE Accelerator & ICE Angels Director
Ken Erskine, has extensive sales and marketing experience working with a spectrum of organisations ranging from local start up’s to global multinationals. With over fifteen years IT sales and marketing experience in NZ and Europe Ken has held senior management/leadership roles at Hewlett Packard and Compaq where he was also involved in the initial sponsorship of The ICEHOUSE.
More recently Ken has been working with local technology companies including IPFX (NZ based Unified Communications software developer) where he was responsible for worldwide marketing, channels and vendor partnerships for the past three years. He is also an active member of the Ice Angels network investing in Nexus 6, Biomatters and Optima Corporation.
E: k.erskine@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6213
Skype: kenzrc944
Raewyn Goodwin – ICE Bridge & ICE Network Relationship Manager
Raewyn Goodwin is ICE Bridge Relationship Manager for The ICEHOUSE and manages all aspects of the administrative process involved in the service delivery of these programmes. Raewyn maintains the relationships with participants prior to and during the programme as well as post programme with the organisation of alumni events. She also acts as Location Manager for all courses in NZ and Australia.
She comes from a training & development background having worked for Franklin Covey (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People & First Things First) as well as a number of years with NZIM (The NZ Institute of Management). She holds a PGDipBus in Marketing.
E: r.goodwin@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 3086216
Skype: Raewyn Paula Goodwin
Roger Hatrick-Smith - ICEHOUSE CFO
Roger has a deep understanding of the issues and challenges facing businesses wanting to grow both in New Zealand and offshore. He has advised many businesses through various stages of growth offering insights and knowledge acquired through many years of working closely with entrepreneurs and their businesses.
Roger's career has included senior line accounting positions in distribution, hotels and process manufacturing industries followed by a number of years in consulting roles. Roger assisted small to very large organisation undertake strategic reassessments of their business objectives in light of changing market circumstance - often supported with the implementation of organisational and information systems change projects in support of those objectives. His consulting experience spanned all major business process activity areas including operations and supply chain, management and support processes.
More recently Roger has provided strategic, business and financial advice to high growth New Zealand businesses as leader of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurial and Growth Markets Group and its Transaction Advisory service line in New Zealand.
Roger continues to offer ideas, insights and practical advice to high potential New Zealand businesses.
Robert Holmes 
- Sales Executive
Rob joined The ICEHOUSE in June 2010. Rob was previously employed as an Operations Manager in the Royal Engineers, HM Forces and served in the UK, Germany and Northern Ireland. He has extensive experience training, leading and managing teams of people in a diverse variety of arduous environments and high pressure situations. He was also traded as an Electrical and Mechanical Draftsman and trained as a Physical Training Instructor and Army Diver.
Prior to joining The ICEHOUSE Rob was employed as a Territory Sales Manager with Crown Equipment. Rob has a personable nature and is driven and passionate about delivering the best possible service for his clients and achieving their goals.
E: r.holmes@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6203
Skype: holmesrobj
Rachel Hopkins - Marketing Director
Rachel Hopkins has joined the team at the ICEHOUSE as Chief Marketing Officer. Rachel has worked internationally in professional services marketing, including her own business in Sydney and senior marketing positions at Clifford Chance London and Minter Ellison Rudd Watts in New Zealand.
Rachel is responsible for strategic marketing leadership, planning and execution at The ICEHOUSE, focussed on building revenue streams; brand positioning and value; and maintaining strong connections with all our stakeholders and audiences.
E: r.hopkins@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6208
Mariko King - ICEHOUSE Sales & Administration Coordinator
Mariko joined The ICEHOUSE in June 2007. Having completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Tourism Management, she has worked for various travel companies in the UK specialising in the administration and operations side of the industry; ensuring the smooth running of office processes and clients holiday experiences.
In her role as Sales & Administration Coordinator she provides support to both the ICE Bridge and ICE Accelerator teams.
E: m.king@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6200
Skype: itsmariko
Amy joined The ICEHOUSE as the Events and Database Manager in July 2010. Amy completed a Bachelor of Communications majoring in journalism from Auckland University of Technology in 2004. Amy worked in event management in London and then was transferred to Sydney with the same company to set up the events and training arm for Australasia. In Auckland, she was event co-ordinator at The Wharf, organising events from conferences to weddings.
E: a.lyons@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6230
Robbie Paul - Start-Up Funding Manager
Robbie joined The ICEHOUSE in late 2008. He has had considerable involvement in the launch of the UABS Entrepreneurs’ Challenge, the design of the Market Validation Programme, and the application for the ICEHOUSE’s largest grant to date. Most recently, he designed and implemented the role as Project Manager for ICE Accelerator Start-Ups. As the Project Manager, Robbie ensures Start-Ups fully leverage the ICEHOUSE’s support, resources, and networks.
Robbie graduated from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington in 2008 with a degree in Business Development and Entrepreneurship. At UNC-W, Robbie held internships with two private equity investment groups and won the UNC-W Business Plan Competition.
E: r.paul@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6210
Joshua Rea – Project Manager
Josh joined The ICEHOUSE as project manager early April 2010. Josh works closely with ICE Accelerator resident start-up businesses, Executives in Residence, and Partners. Josh graduated in 2009 from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Commerce and Property. With a passion for business and sustainability, Josh has worked for the past two years with a local sustainability consulting start-up. Josh was a member of SPARK in 2008 and is currently on the road to becoming a New Zealand Green Building Council Accredited Professional.
E: j.rea@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6200
Mike Stokes - Sales Manager
Mike joined The ICEHOUSE in August 2007 and as the Sales Executive.
After gaining a degree from Lincoln University in Resource Studies, Mike worked in London for Bank of America and Deutsche Bank in Emerging Markets and European Equities. He returned from overseas in 2000 and was the Owner-Manager of Artmount NZ Ltd for the next 7 years. Artmount is New Zealand’s leading Mounting and Laminating Company with work being displayed throughout New Zealand and around the world. Throughout this period Mike was Managing Director and obtained first-hand knowledge of the daily hurdles a Small-to-Medium business owner faces.
E: m.stokes@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6221
Emily Taylor - Marketing Executive
Emily joined The ICEHOUSE as marketing executive in mid December 2009. Before being employed, Emily completed a co-operative education with The ICEHOUSE for three months as part of her completion of a Bachelor of Business Degree at Auckland University of Technology. She majored in marketing and management.
Emily is responsible for marketing support and website administration for the ICE Accelerator, ICE Bridge and ICE Angels teams and works closely with the Chief Marketing Officer on innovation projects and building The ICEHOUSE brand.
If you have any inquires regarding marketing at The ICEHOUSE, please contact Emily.
E: e.taylor@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6240
Skype: egtaylor2
Maria Taylor – Channel Manager
Maria joined The ICEHOUSE in January, 2006. As ICE Bridge Channel Manager, Maria is responsible for the account management of relationships with channels including existing and new channels together with partners, sponsors and other key stakeholders.
Prior to joining The ICEHOUSE Maria worked for BNZ for 5 years with primary responsibility for the Agribusiness Farm First Growth Programmes. These programmes were designed specifically for farmers and focused on areas such as Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Wealth Management and People & Leadership.
As BNZ is a key partner of The ICEHOUSE, Maria has been involved with the organisation since its inception. Moving to The ICEHOUSE as Channel Manager was a natural succession for her. Previously, Maria has held a range of roles in organisations including Deloitte and Thomas Cook.
E: m.taylor@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6215
Tracey Thomson - ICE Angel Support
Tracey Thomson joined The ICEHOUSE and the ICE Angels in June 2010. Tracey is responsible for support and day-to-day operations for the ICE Angels, working closely with the ICE Angel Director. Tracey completed a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing from The University of Auckland. She travelled around the UK working in office administration roles. Immediately prior to joining The ICEHOUSE, Tracey worked for a magazine publisher as business development manager.
E: t.thomson@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6212
Liz Wotherspoon - ICE Bridge & ICE Network Director
As ICE Bridge and ICE Network Director for The ICEHOUSE Liz is responsible for leading the Growth business which includes the business growth programs, networks and services that are focused on adding capability to grow established SMEs. She is also responsible for the alumni and international activities of The ICEHOUSE.
Liz is a Director of Grafton Consulting Group and has extensive experience in the provision of consulting services to clients including facilitation, organisation design and structure, training, role and competency profiling, performance management, capability needs analysis, management coaching, and change management.
Liz has spent most of her career contributing to the success of organisations through working with them to develop their most important asset - people. She was Manager, Human Resources Consulting for TMP Worldwide (formerly Morgan & Banks Group) in Auckland. Prior to joining TMP Worldwide, Liz was Director, Training and Development for the New Zealand Institute of Management. In this role she had overall responsibility for NZIM Auckland's executive development, public programmes, customised training and consultancy services and the effective planning and management of international speaker seminars. She also served as Acting General Manager for NZIM for a 4 month period.
Liz joined NZIM shortly after arriving in New Zealand. Originally from New York City, she spent her career prior to moving to New Zealand working for Columbia University Graduate School of Business in New York City. Liz holds a B.A. in Psychology and Business from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
E: l.wotherspoon@theicehouse.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 6207