Our Team
Our team has many years experience in the energy sector, within New Zealand and internationally.
Director Richard Hale
- Richard has extensive knowledge of the influence of international oil and gas markets on energy supply in New Zealand. Richard’s legal and commercial background brings a depth of understanding to the commercial challenges facing the energy sector, including the impact of energy efficiency and environmental policies on the energy sector, and the challenges facing major energy users around electricity supply.
- With over 20 years experience in the oil and gas industry, ranging from commercial upstream in New Zealand, international trading in London, to managing supply to Shell New Zealand’s marketing businesses, Richard has a comprehensive understanding of the commercial drivers affecting the industry.
- Phone: +64 4 471 1108
Mobile: +64 21 688 385
Director Ian Twomey
- Ian has an aptitude for analysing and interpreting the detail, and translating it into practical strategic advice. His understanding of critical business drivers results in advice that adds value to his clients’ bottom line.
- With over 20 years experience in New Zealand and international energy markets, ranging from petrochemical plants in Taranaki (NZ) to crude oil futures trading in London, Ian has a real understanding of the commercial issues his clients deal with on a daily basis.
- Phone: +64 4 471 1109
Mobile: 64 21 688 409
Consultant Steve West
- Steve applies his strong analytical skills, extensive supply experience and engineering knowledge to provide creative solutions that are also practical to implement.
- With over 15 years experience in the New Zealand petroleum industry Steve uses his understanding of the downstream petroleum environment in New Zealand, including supply chain optimisation and infrastructure investment, to provide commercially sound advice. Steve joined Hale & Twomey in February 2006.
- Phone: +64 4 471 1153
Mobile: +64 21 332 249
Operations
Coordinator Anne Harbutt
- Anne manages the administration of coordination services provided to crude oil producers in Taranaki, and the administration of Hale & Twomey’s pricing services (including NZFPM).
- Anne joined Hale & Twomey in 2003 from a background of account management,
marketing, sales and administration.
- Phone: +64 4 471 1138
Mobile: +64 21 678 138
Office Administrator Lisa Hobbs
- Lisa looks after Hale & Twomey’s office administration and accounts on a part time basis.
Lisa joined Hale & Twomey in 2010 and her background is in Human Resources management.
- Phone: +64 4 471 1154
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