GREY MATTA SOLUTIONS - Key Persons


Ben Paulsen

Job Titles:
  • Software Solutions Architect
Ben is a passionate IT solutions developer with a Bachelor's degree in Business & IT majoring in computer science and business management. Ben has worked on a variety of projects utilising his skills in software development, project coordination, requirements elicitation, User Interface design and Agile project management.

Bodhi Howe

Job Titles:
  • Software Solutions Architect
Bodhi is a solutions-focused technologist with experience in Software development, PowerBI, Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing, IoT connectivity, systems architecture mapping and data flow. He has worked on projects ranging from large-scale enterprise software implementations to small startup products.

Chris Phillips - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
Chris is a human capital expert who works with individuals and organisations for exceptional results. He holds qualifications in the neuroscience of leadership, PRISM Behavioural Brain Mapping, PROSCI Change Management and a number of human capital disciplines. A simpler description would be the one used by his clients - Chris is renowned as the 'people whisperer'. Founder and CEO Chris Phillips is recognised globally with qualifications in Neuro-leadership, PROSCI Change Management and PRISM Behavioural Brain Mapping. In conjunction with this, he has a hand picked team that offer considerably more, as he believes in surrounding himself with people doing the things he cannot. That team, or collective brain, is why we are able to help. Grey Matta Solutions was established in 2015 to help people utilise the biology of the brain to perform more effectively. It is the brain-child of Chris Phillips who has coached and developed leaders and organisations for over twenty years using cutting edge research and proven experience.

Chris Williams

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director - Business Solutions
Chris is a dynamic, results-driven leader of services, finance, people, operations, sales and marketing and has extensive experience in aligning key priorities and turning strategy into action in organisations through planning and execution. Chris relies on experience rather than theory and has held senior leadership roles including Managing Director and General Manager of an NZSX listed health care company. He thrives on problem-solving and loves enabling people around him to be successful and grow.

David Howe

Job Titles:
  • Delivery Manager - Digital Solutions
David has 20+ years Management experience in Customer and Carrier Telecommunications Planning, Design and Delivery. He has worked for organisations such as Telstra, Integrated, Programmed and Kordia building, developing and managing their service arms. He has led and managed both hardware and software platforms for National Carriers and delivered major infrastructure roll outs. His ability to manage multiple programs of works to various customers has allowed him to provide strategic business development, stakeholder management and process analysis improving both organisation operations and customer outcomes.

Gary Cosier

Job Titles:
  • People Solutions Partner
Following an International Cricket career over many years, Gary went on a journey of discovery with the aim of exploring what sits at the heart of good and poor performance on the sports field. After studies in Psychotherapy, Gary's work quickly went beyond the sports fraternity to personal therapy and workplace performance. Two things standout in Gary's work, his personal approach and his ability to reframe a situation and explore areas that will advance workplace performance and enhance the person/s experience. Gary's edict is "Professional Advancement and Personal Enhancement".

Graham Wittke

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director - Digital Solutions
Graham is an experienced industry professional with extensive experience in IT business development, strategy, sales and service management across the public and private sectors. He is known particularly for his capability as a transition manager, for resolving technical and operational problems and leveraging growth in IT organisations. Graham has worked as a General Manager of Information Technology in large organisations and so understands the issues and needs from an advisory and company perspective.

Jane Smith

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Management Consultant
  • General Manager Psychological Safety & Leadership
Jane is a superb coach and management consultant. She's spent nearly two decades in executive and senior leadership roles successfully and practically applying the principles upon which she advises. She improves business performance through transformational change programs, organisational structure design, process reengineering and cultural improvement.

Liam Wedmaier

Job Titles:
  • Software Solutions Architect
  • Technologist With a Bachelor
Liam is a knowledgeable technologist with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering. He has a solid theoretical understanding of engineering, as well as practical skills in the SCADA environment, programming and software solutions, PowerBI, and Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing.

Nicholas Phillips - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer
  • Director
Nick Phillips is a Director and the Chief Operations Officer of Grey Matta Solutions. As a 25-year-old he believes he is fortunate enough to be learning from so many driven, creative and talented individuals, professionals and leaders through his work. He is currently committed to building Grey Matta Solutions into a world-class resource for businesses. Nick is qualified in PRISM Behavioural Brain Mapping and is intimately familiar with the cutting edge tools of modern brain biology and its use in commercial contexts. Grey Matta's point of distinction is "Putting the human back in", and Nick wholly embraces this with a passion for engaging the right people for the right roles in his work. Evidence of this is enjoyed first hand by audiences of the Grey Matta Podcast, of which Nick is a talented host and valuable contributor. Nick has a Bachelor of Business with a Major in Marketing & Sports Administration, as well as a qualification in Behavioural Brain Mapping Neuroscience.

Nikki Watson

Job Titles:
  • Lead Program Facilitator
Nikki enjoys being an agent of transformational change, working with people to apply expertise and knowledge in creative ways. She builds her own uniquely fun and engaging coaching, leadership capability and cultural programs, built on foundational understandings of how the brain works. Her mission is to create engaging learning experiences, in safe environments that give real opportunities to share experiences and to spark the joy of learning in others. Seeing people become aware of their capability, and master habits and behaviours to effectively direct their futures is something she loves supporting and derives great enjoyment from.

Rod Warner

Job Titles:
  • General Manager Change and Transformation
Rod has specialised in resilience for the last 14 years. He has lectured, addressed conferences, and facilitated training workshops for over 2500 delegates internationally. His specialty is taking the concepts surrounding resilience and strength in the face of adversity and grounding them in immediately applicable practical tools and techniques. His particular areas of expertise surround Stress and Resilience, Organisational Change, Individual Change and Transformation and Career Transition.

Tania Beckett

Job Titles:
  • People Solutions Partner
Tania is an experienced Facilitator and Learning & Development Professional who is driven to excellence by a commitment and passion for people. She has demonstrated versatility across a range of business sectors, where she has excelled by developing ownership and empowerment for responsibility and results. Tania is passionate about helping organisations and their people, realise their full potential.

Tim Marsh

Job Titles:
  • Chief Experience Officer ( CXO )
Before even considering his decades in coaching and leadership, and his work with over 3000 people across a remarkable range of governments and enterprises, Tim is a seamless fit in the GMS team because of his genuine and enduring concern for people. He is renowned primarily for his workshop and program facilitation, working with executives to enhance their leadership capacity. At GMS he also plays a critical role in business development and project accountability.