Dean is passionate about business and has over 30 years experience in accounting, tax and business development. Dean has founded many successful businesses, including multiple accounting firms.

Mike is the Director of Cricket Operations for IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Mike is well known for his role as Head Coach of the Black Caps from 2012 – 2018, where he is considered one of the most successful coaches in the history of the national side. 
Mike’s strategic vision and team management enables Accelerate to be a market leader. Mike acts as Accelerate’s Brand Ambassador.

Chris is the Finance Director for Westwood group Holdings Limited which owns a portfolio of prime commercial properties in Queenstown and Auckland. Prior to that Chris was a partner in the accounting firm Findex.

Julian leads and implements software development for Accelerate. Julian’s extensive software experience enables Accelerate to save thousands of hours in manual ACC invoice processing.  Julian is a Partner at Jolly Good Software in Christchurch, alongside Sir Gil Simpson. Sir Gil founded Aoraki Corporation (later known as Jade Software Corporation). Jade is New Zealand’s most successful software export to date. Julian’s experience in Jade is the key to Accelerate’s innovative technology.

As the General Manager of Accelerate, Deanna is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to clients. Having joined Accelerate from an accounting firm background, she understands the challenges firms can face with ACC.

Cass is responsible for refund administration, customer service and providing ACC support to clients. Cass is passionate about enabling New Zealand businesses to obtain refunds, and tackling all things ACC with a range of people across the country.

Emily looks after the finance side of Accelerate’s day-to-day business operations and assists with marketing activities. Emily’s organisational skills and attention to detail keep the wheels turning at Accelerate.

Kirsten is a key Account Manager at Accelerate, maintaining strong relationships with accounting firms. Kirsten drives sales for Accelerate’s products and supports Accelerate marketing activities.

Trina works as part of the Customer Services Team.  The team follow-up clients to assist them in obtaining their refunds

Maxine works as part of the Customer Services Team.  The team follow-up clients to assist them in obtaining their refunds

Dave’s first job was working as a cadet for the IRD. He left the IRD as an investigator where he went on to live in London for 10 years before returning home.

Over the past 20 years he has built a successful executive search business and joined the team at Accelerate Engine due to the business’s values aligning with his own and for the fresh new challenge the opportunity offered.