Rupert Dash has extensive experience in leadership and operations management within the defense sector. Since March 2010, Rupert has served as General Manager at GNZ with overall responsibility for daily business operations and business development for an organization supporting all of Government. Previously, Rupert held the position of Deputy Director for Liaison and Partnerships at GNZ, leading international programs and representing the nation on three international bodies. Rupert's earlier career includes a tenure as a Royal Engineer in the British Army from 1984 to 2010. Rupert holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Auckland University of Technology and a Master of Science (MS) in Defence Geographic Information from Cranfield University.