Dr. Rowan Dixon leads WSP NZ’s resilience and futures advisory, with deep experience in government and private policy and practice. Rowan holds a PhD in Political Ecology and a Masters in Planning, holding prior leadership roles at the Ministry for the Environment, the Dunedin City Council, and Fairtrade ANZ. With a background in sustainable engineering systems, Toby is well-versed in climate change policy, adaptation planning, strategic decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Toby has played a key role in the delivery of climate scenario analysis and future thinking extensively in the private sector through climate-related disclosures.

Jeff co-convenes ASAP and works as climate practice lead and strategic advisor for Whakatane District Council. Jeff is a recognised leader in facilitating managed retreat in NZ and a key individual in advising government in disaster response and recovery.

Tom co-convenes ASAP and concurrently works on a regional approach to adaptation in Wellington (NZ). For over 20 years, Tom has worked in adaptation, natural hazard policy, community engagement across all sectors and has a unique ability to span disciplines, connect and translate knowledge into policy and action.

Tom co-convenes ASAP and concurrently works on a regional approach to adaptation in Wellington (NZ). For over 20 years, Tom has worked in adaptation, natural hazard policy, community engagement across all sectors and has a unique ability to span disciplines, connect and translate knowledge into policy and action.