Our Team
The Water Safety New Zealand team is based in Wellington and is led by CEO Daniel Gerrard. The management team comprises Neil McInnes, Capability and Investment Manager and Sheridan Bruce, Strategic Partnerships and Communications Manager.
Communications and media by Ben Christie, Executive Assistant to the CE is Sally Walker who manages the office and is secretary to the board.
Daniel Gerrard - Chief Executive
daniel@watersafety.org.nz 027 478 1836
Sheridan Bruce – Strategic Partnerships and Communications Manager
sheridan@watersafety.org.nz 021 192 8708
Ben Christie – Senior Communications and Media Advisor
ben@watersafety.org.nz 021 770 285
Felicity Fozard - Advisor Information and Research
Felicity@watersafety.org.nz
Joanne Kinnaird – Fundraiser
Joanne@watersafety.org.nz
Ants Lowe – Funding and Relationship Manager
Ants@watersafety.org.nz 029 770 2181
Neil McInnes – Capability and Investment Manager
Neil@Watersafety.org.nz 029 770 7198
Sally Walker – EA to the CEO and Board/Office Manager
sally@watersafety.org.nz 021 160 5641
Nina Welanyk Brown - Project Manager NZ Water Safety Sector Strategy 2025
