BPD ZENITH (US) - Key Persons


Andy Tan

After being in one same position in last 12 years, I am excited to join BPD Zenith as a consultant. I am fortunate enough to get this opportunity to learn from all experts here and make my contribution to the company's success.

Diane Wilson-Long

Job Titles:
  • Group Administration Manager
Diane is based in the UK and is fully conversant with all aspects of business support. She is responsible for the Administrators across the regions and their input to the Finance structure. She is responsible to the Country CEOs and Global Board.

Ehtisham Nasir

Ehtisham is an Electrical and Computer Engineer, working as a Graduate Maximo Consultant at BPD Zenith APAC. Ehtisham has worked on our Asset Health Monitoring System and integration with Maximo where he developed real time data acquisition and data processing systems and sensors. Ehtisham has also specialized in circuit design and firmware development for embedded systems with research and development in IoT. Outside the office, he enjoys learning about and exploring new technologies in the field of IoT. He also enjoys playing strategic games, watching movies, swimming and horse riding.

George Lightfoot

Job Titles:
  • Founder, Begins Working With the Maximo Product

Graeme Sharp

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
  • Chief Marketing Officer & Strategic Sales
Graeme is the CEO for Asia Pacific and a director on the Global Board. With over 20 years of Maximo experience, Graeme is one of the leading evangelists in the Asia Pacific asset management arena. Graeme is dedicated to advancing the profession of asset management and is passionate about cloud, analytics and smarter operations. Over his career, Graeme has been responsible for delivering major business and IT projects that have multi-million-dollar business benefits for major national and international companies, particularly using the Maximo product suite. Graeme is a highly experienced Project Manager, Maximo Consultant, Design Analyst and Trainer with over 25 years of experience in Transportation, Energy, Water Utilities, Local Government, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Retail and IT.

Henrik Fridlund

Job Titles:
  • Group CFO
Henrik is the Group CFO and a director on the Global Board. He has spent the past decade in the finance industry focused on technology and software investments in a wide range of end-markets. He has a BSc in Finance and Accounting from the Stockholm School of Economics Henrik is focused on strategy and business expansion and works closely with Sam to support the business across the globe.

Kenton Turner - CTO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Technical Officer

Mark Michael - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • MANAGING DIRECTOR
  • Managing Director for the Asia Pacific
Mark is the Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region. With over 20 years of asset management experience, Mark is responsible for BPD Zenith in Australia and New Zealand. Mark is particularly interested in using data to help the Manager optimize the life and operation of assets. Most recently he has been working with IBM's Maximo EAM and IoT products along with web-based tools to enhance the experience for users of the information.

Oliver Garthwaite - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Group CEO
Oliver is CEO of BPD Zenith and a director on the Global Board. He has spent the majority of this career in the finance industry, with a focus on emerging markets, software and technology investing. He has an MBA from Columbia Business School. Oliver is focused on product, customer success and business expansion and works closely with Henrik to ensure healthy operations for all stakeholders.

Paul Irving

Job Titles:
  • Group Product Development Manager
Paul has been supportive of many of the BPD sales initiatives and is responsible for all our Maximo Accelerator solutions. Paul is currently focussing on building our IoT offerings including a subscription to Asset Health Monitoring for assets around the world.

Richard Donaldson - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • MANAGING DIRECTOR
  • in 2009 As a Maximo Consultant
  • Managing Director for the UK
Richard is the Managing Director for the UK and European operations. Richard joined BPD Zenith in 2009 as a Maximo Consultant, after 7 years in the Nuclear Industry. He went on to become the Maximo Custodian for many of BPD's North Sea Oil & Gas clients, eventually joining SMT in various roles, always ensuring a level of quality is maintained across our delivery team and that our customers are happy with their Maximo services. As CEO, he now oversees all UK and European business operations while retaining a ground level approach with clients and the team and enjoys being involved in overcoming the challenges a Maximo implementation can face.

Samantha Firth - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Finance Officer

Simon Barnes

Simon has been working with Maximo for over ten years in a variety of industries (Oil and Gas, Utilities, Facilities Management etc.). He has a passion for sharing his experience and passing on his Business, Functional and Technical Know-How. Simon has worked with BPD Zenith in both Canada and the UK on a wide variety of projects. He takes a no-nonsense, direct approach and loves to solve problems. He has also worked for end users in senior management positions, giving him an insight into the challenges of making Maximo work for the business and its operations.

Simon Nicholson - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • MANAGING DIRECTOR
Simon is the Managing Director for BPD Zenith in North America. Simon has over 25 years' experience working in the software industry, and over 10 years' experience delivering Maximo solutions. Simon is an ambitious CEO with a background in IT Consultancy who is conscientious, enthusiastic and professional in all aspects of work. His approach is one of hard work, motivated by a desire to achieve both for himself and his team. He is a confident communicator and is able to build a rapport with people at all levels in all industry verticals, both clients and vendors alike. This has brought Simon success over the years as an IT Consultant, Project Manager, Business Director and CEO.

Steven Cliff

Job Titles:
  • GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE TEAM MANAGER
Steven started BPD life in the UK and moved to Calgary where he has worked on huge Maximo projects as a Technical Consultant. He is incredibly well respected amongst his colleagues and by the clients he has met.

Trainee Maximo

Job Titles:
  • Consultant for BPD Zenith North America