ALAN (AJ) AITKEN

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Alan left the New Zealand Police in 1996 at the rank of Detective Inspector. Alan spent 20 years in the Police Criminal Investigation Branch and led many high profile serious crime investigations, including the Cormack homicide at Napier in 1987. He also helped set up the Proceeds of Crime Unit at Police National Headquarters in 1993.

When Alan left the Police, he established his own investigation company, based in Hawke's Bay and grew the business over the following nine years. In 2005, Alan and his wife Kim moved to Australia where he worked in a variety of seasonal industries before returning to New Zealand in late 2009, where he joined Zavést as a Senior Consultant.

Alan is well known and respected in the legal fraternity and insurance industry throughout Hawke's Bay and has excellent relationships throughout New Zealand.

RICHARD NEALE

Christchurch

Richard is a highly experienced investigator and security professional. He left the New Zealand Police as a Detective in November 2001, following 21 years service. Richard held a range of positions in the New Zealand Police but in the latter half of his career he focused on the investigation of organised crime. As a result of his work, particularly his role in covert operations, The High Court of New Zealand regarded Richard as an expert on organised crime in New Zealand.

Since leaving the Police, Richard has been heavily involved in security and investigation industries, including as the Business Development Co-ordinator for an Auckland Security Company. Richard's broad range of experience has armed him with a unique set of skills that now provide value to Zavést's commercial and legal clients.

Richard holds a Diploma in Policing and is qualified as a work place assessor with a National Certificate in Security.

GLEN INGOE

Gisborne

Glen joined the New Zealand Police in 1994, following completion of a Bachelor of Arts degree (Criminology) at Victoria University. He spent two years of general duties work in Gisborne, before taking leave without pay for 12 months. Glen travelled extensively throughout Eastern Europe, before returning to New Zealand, where he was stationed in South Auckland. There, Glen qualified as a Detective in 1999. He later returned to Gisborne where he served as a Detective and Police Prosecutor.

Glen left the Police in late 2010, having served 16 years, 12 of those in the CIB. By that time he had considerable experience as the officer in charge of a wide range of investigations, including homicides, serious assaults, sexual offences, arsons, fraud, and other dishonesty offences. He has extensive court and trial experience. He also completed Diplomas in Management and Business whilst serving in the Police.

When Glen resigned from the Police, he joined Zavést as a Senior Investigator. He has now established Zavest's Gisborne branch, and covers the East Coast region. He is a vastly experienced investigator, with excellent local networks and contacts.