Our Team
Principal cONSULTANT - Paul Hurrell
With over thirty years experience in the risk and investigations industries, Paul has received numerous accolades for his work in complex investigations, risk management and the promotion of ethical standards in business.
The former President of the Victorian Chapter of ACFE is a certified fraud examiner, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and a Fellow of the Australia New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance. He is also personally a member of the NZ Institute of Professional Investigators.
He has supported his vast experience with qualifications in Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation; Operational Risk Management; OHS and Insurance Loss Adjusting.
Paul has conducted investigations into wide ranging business issues, from sexual impropriety and bullying, to data theft, to large scale frauds and cyber-crimes using networks and computers.
As a certified Lead Health and Safety Auditor, Paul is acutely aware of the needs of companies to ensure that they not only have strong policies and procedures, but actually connect those to their daily activities to ensure the safety of people in their sites at all times.
Experienced in conducting risk assessments for all types of business risks, particularly those related to crimes against companies, Health and Safety and Insurance Risk, Paul was recognised for this work when awarded the prestigious Australasian Risk Manager of the Year.
RESIDENT GEMOLOGIST AND JEWELLERY VALUER - GINA BARRETO
Gina Barreto is a trusted & valued member of the Australian and New Zealand jewellery industry and he has the following qualifications to expertly appraise your jewellery with and in confidence.
Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Australia (F.G.A.A)
Diamond Technology Graduate of the Gemmological Association of Australia (Dip. DT)
Qualified Diamond Grader
Member of the Gemmological Association of New Zealand
Member of the Jewellery Valuers Society of New Zealand
More than six years experience in the Jewellery & Diamond Industry, retail & manufacturing in Australia and New Zealand working for prestigious names like the Australian Diamond Company, Paspaley Pearls and Naveya & Sloane.
Gina’s forte is diamonds and high quality coloured stones and has an extensive network of advisors throughout the world. She has an in‐depth knowledge of the high-end luxury jewellery industry and is able to advise on insurance claim matters. You can contact either Paul or Gina by clicking the learn more button below.
