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Conrad Heaven

Conrad Heaven

Partner - Auckland

In recent years, Conrad has operated as a Fractional CMO, helping Kiwi businesses grow revenue, attract higher-quality customers, and build the marketing capability that makes a business genuinely valuable. Having co-owned and run his own digital agency, Conrad understands the realities of owner-led businesses first-hand. He works alongside the Platform 1 team to bring this commercial and marketing experience to clients planning their next chapter.

Prior to this Conrad spent over 20 years building brands and growing businesses across technology, FMCG, insurance, automotive, and B2B services. His career includes senior marketing leadership roles at Samsung NZ, Fonterra Brands and IAG, alongside consulting engagements. He brings deep expertise in marketing strategy, demand generation and digital transformation, with award-winning work in CRM and eCommerce.

Our Team

Mike Warmington

Mike Warmington

Director

Mike is a Director of Platform 1.He has a strong understanding of the ownership transition challenges faced by mid-sized business owners and a passion for Platform 1 clients and their ongoing success.

Simon Yock

Director

Following on from a highly successful corporate sales and sales management career, Simon has owned a number of his own businesses across multiple industries and geographies, many with business partners. In these businesses he has focussed on the development of high performing teams and enduring business partnerships. Because of his deep interest and expertise in collaborating with and motivating people he has enjoyed significant success in these businesses.

David Glen

Partner - Auckland

David’s career has spanned several sectors including manufacturing, technology, banking, entertainment and sports management. In many roles as a CEO he has a strong track record of creating value through strategic initiatives to uncover and leverage business potential through product design, process design, pricing, asset utilisation, manufacturing capability, IP, international markets, culture and people.

Rob Young

Partner

Rob is the Founding Director of Platform 1, the market leaders in Business Owner Transition

Tom Rodden

Partner - Taranaki/Hamilton

With a background in business ownership and education Tom is passionate about the Platform 1 process and how it helps a business owner exit on their terms. As a school Principal for twenty years and business ownership over fifteen years Tom has the knowledge on what builds value in a business and how the owner can leverage that value to create a successful and profitable exit. That is why he is committed on partnering with business owners who wish to unlock the value in their business.

Conrad Heaven

Partner - Auckland

In recent years, Conrad has operated as a Fractional CMO, helping Kiwi businesses grow revenue, attract higher-quality customers, and build the marketing capability that makes a business genuinely valuable. Having co-owned and run his own digital agency, Conrad understands the realities of owner-led businesses first-hand. He works alongside the Platform 1 team to bring this commercial and marketing experience to clients planning their next chapter.

Peter Roborgh

Partner Christchurch

Peter had an early interest in life/business stage decision making, choosing to study and research career...