Meet the Team
Doing Certification Differently
Meet the Southpac Certifications team and Lead Auditors who drive our approach to Certification Differently™.
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Andy Shone
CEO
Andy is an active facilitator, lead auditor and consultant and has been leading the Southpac Group as CEO since 2014. During this time Southpac Certifications has grown to become a leading certification service provider, with a growing presence across Australia and New Zealand. Andy has conducted hundreds of audits and led the implementation of management systems for over 30 diverse organisations.
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Jeremy Fisher
Business Development Manager
Jeremy has developed an extensive professional network over two decades, following his keen interest in establishing and strengthening relationships. Working with people from all backgrounds and industries, Jeremy has been pivotal in growing Southpac’s brand across Australia and New Zealand. Coming from a small business background, Jeremy’s passion lies in building and cultivating trusted connections in order to accelerate business growth.
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Amy Mitchell
Certifications Manager & Lead Auditor
As Certifications Manager, Amy is focused on promoting our clients’ individual, professional, and business growth. In addition, she is supporting every aspect of Southpac Certifications’ operations. Amy is a highly skilled auditor with qualifications in Psychology, Education, Auditing and Management. Working across several industries to support businesses of all sizes and scopes, Amy guides our clients to reach their full potential.
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Kiri Tareha
Certification Coordinator
Kiri has held several roles within the Southpac Group and has extensive knowledge of Southpac’s processes, values, and clients. Kiri has multiple certifications and qualifications with over 20 years of experience working for Business Management colleges and High-Risk Licensing organisations. In addition, she is experienced in management, HR, accounts and admin roles in the construction, mining, and medical industries. She is passionate about continually learning for personal and professional development.
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Liz Park
Certification Coordinator
Liz is a highly qualified client manager and certification coordinator with extensive experience in ISO certification coordination, planning and support. She has held various roles across the health and education sectors, and within the management consulting industry, and has a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), a Bachelor of Psychology and is a qualified Lead Auditor for Quality, Safety and Environment. She provides a high level of client support and is committed to ongoing training and development.
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Ben Hilditch
Lead Auditor
Ben has worked as a HSEQ professional for over 10 years across several industries. With a degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Ben has worked in the Defence, Aviation, Oil and Gas arenas as a Qualified Tradesman. In addition, he has worked directly on major infrastructure projects across Australia. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure clients’ needs are met as part of the audit, assurance, and certification process. Most importantly, Ben believes in making the accredited systems fit your business – and not the other way around.
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Michelle Coleman
Lead Auditor
Michelle is a highly qualified Lead Auditor and Trainer with a diverse background in third party certification, civil construction and resources, transport, logistics, and VET sectors. She is an experience Quality (ISO 9001), OH&S (ISO 45001), Environment (ISO 14001) and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Auditor (ISO 27001). Michelle has a Masters in Learning and Development, and several Diploma qualifications. Her passion for auditing is paired with her focus on people development and innovative organisational strategies.
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Ethan Fricke
Lead Auditor
Ethan is an experienced Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental professional. He has led executive front-line & safety leadership teams in the understanding and application of essential health and safety management principles, culture & behaviour changing, strategic planning and execution. Ethan has provided consultancy and auditing services that enable organisations to develop, implement, and lead health and safety improvement initiatives, including safe work environments for employees on the job.
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Anita Helberg
Lead Auditor
Anita is an experienced ISO Lead Auditor with more than 15 years of experience in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality management systems, specialising in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
As well as being an external Lead Auditor, she has held a number of Quality, Compliance, and HSEQ roles in the mining and aviation industries, conducting system, internal and supplier audits as well as supporting external audit programs including accreditation and regulatory audits.
She has a thorough knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, with a focus on writing comprehensive audit reports and communicating clear findings.
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Glenn Adams
Lead Auditor
Glenn is an accomplished auditor with a solid track record auditing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, with additional qualifications in ISO 27001:2022. His diverse career includes significant leadership roles across several sectors, providing him with a broad perspective on compliance and management systems.
Glenn's approach to auditing is characterised by a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. His extensive experience in managing and implementing quality, environmental, and safety management systems makes him a valuable asset in achieving and maintaining high standards of compliance and certification.
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Dean Bell
Lead Auditor
Dean is a seasoned HSEQ Lead Auditor with over 25 years of experience in aviation, mining, transport, and telecommunications. He has been pivotal in enhancing HSEQ practices across these industries during critical periods of growth and regulatory changes.
His experience has included General Manager roles as well as HSEQ Manager roles with national organisations. Dean has degrees in Commerce and Psychology, and is an accomplished trainer, leading programs for ISO certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, which underscores his expertise as a Lead Auditor and compliance specialist.
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Carew Hatherley
Lead Auditor
Carew is an accomplished Chief Executive level business leader with extensive international experience in complex multi-disciplinary roles across the Defence, Software, Civil Engineering and Healthcare industries.
He has a Masters Degree in Defence Technology from Cranfield University and has completed the Harvard Business School Data Privacy & Technology programme. He is an elected Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management, a Director of the NZ Business Excellence Foundation and a Member of the Institute of Directors.
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Nicky Stevenson
Lead Auditor
Nicky is an experienced Quality and Health & Safety Manager with a strong focus on continuous improvement. She is an Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor, with over 16 years’ experience in quality and health and safety management across a variety of industries, including health care and aviation.
She is also an experienced auditor trainer, leading on all Health & Disabilities courses as well as Lead Auditor courses
Nicky shares her passion for excellence with the businesses she audits, building relationships and working alongside businesses to help them achieve their goals.
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