Senior Management Team
Matt Stevenson - CEO
I have worked in the security industry for over twenty-five years plus. Starting out in 1995 as a salesperson in Christchurch, I then established my own security firm which I sold in 2006 so that I could join my father, Fred, in building the HSM group in my home region of Hawkes Bay. During that time, we have expanded the services offered, from security installations, monitoring and security officer protection to fire protection and compliance (building warrant of fitness) and have seen the group grow from two employees to over 90. Both Fred and I are passionate about protecting people and keeping their homes, businesses, and investments secure and my focus is on ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
I feel it is important to contribute to the development and future of the security industry and have been able to do this through my role on the board of the NZ Security Association. As part of this role, I am on the committee for the development of the Australian and New Zealand Standards for numerous security applications.
Peter Richardson - Business Development Manager
Peter has recently returned to Hawkes Bay having worked in the security industry in Napier, Wellington & Gisborne in the 1990’s, as well as similar work in Australia before and after this time.
Peter’s work background includes sales and sales management success in the security, labour hire, real estate and HVACR industries, as well as stints in legal and debt collection work.
Peter’s natural enthusiasm and love of team management and business networking provides an excellent springboard to propel the HSM Group’s sales team towards yet another period of significant growth and he is very excited about this opportunity.
Peter is also a keen advocate for and participant in the HSM Group’s community involvement with worthwhile local causes and groups such as Cranford Hospice, Hawkes Bay Magpies Rugby, Hastings Karamu Rotary Club and many others.
Anjay Hira - Compliance Manager
I am a qualified registered electrician (registration E243501) with many years’ experience, heading up our compliance team, including technicians that carry out required monthly and annual checks for building warrant of fitness compliance requirements which requires a thorough and methodical approach. I joined HSM in early 2016 and have enjoyed building a team that not only includes the technicians carrying out checks and remedial work, but our compliance administrators that can answer all your questions relating to your building warrant of fitness requirements. I am IQP Registered in Hawkes Bay (372) and am a Level 4 Fire Technician.
Brent McFaul - National Security Manager
I was born and bred on a dairy farm in Southland. In 1997 I left Southland and moved to Auckland to join the Royal New Zealand Navy serving 5 years.
In 2002 I fell into sales like most sales professionals and have been in sales ever since with the last 18 years managing different teams in the Telco Industry.
I am excited to be part of HSM as their ethos aligns with my own. Customer service is the most important factor and delivering on what you promise is paramount.