About Us

Vernon Kay – Chief Executive Officer

Vernon Kay joined DataTorque as Chief Executive Officer in April 2024 and brings 30 years of experience in software product development and services. While he cut his teeth as a software developer in the 1990s, his expertise spans large government implementations, international business, leading complex enterprises, business transformation, and intricate sales and commercial negotiations. 

As DataTorque’s CEO, Vernon aims to drive growth and enhance the product both functionally and technically. His vision includes putting our clients at the center of everything we do and expanding DataTorque’s footprint into new and larger countries with more complex requirements. 

Outside of work, Vernon enjoys keeping active by swimming and running, as well as sailing and competing in equestrian show jumping with his wife. He’s also the proud father of five and grandfather of two.

Bill Chatwin – Director

Bill is the driving force behind our go-to-market strategy.  He is proud of DataTorque's growth since embarking on a single-minded strategy of helping revenue authorities transform their business in the early 1990s.

Leading companies has been a passion for Bill ever since acquiring a shareholding in his first software business at 27.  

His approach is straight-forward - work openly and honestly as a team and share a common sense of purpose.  Always challenge each other, and remember to remain flexible and have a sense of humour.  That's how you ensure everyone enjoys the journey and you arrive together, achieving the best result.

A keen traveller, he enjoys exporting New Zealand’s unique character and trusted work ethic to the world. He's passionate about building long-term relationships in the countries where we operate and in making a positive difference to people’s lives there.  Many of his friends today are the same people he has worked with along the way. 

Bill plays the guitar and loves to fish and snowboard. He is well on his way to reaching his goal of visiting every country on earth.

Mark Morgan – Vice President, Engineering

Mark oversees our development team and the processes we use to deliver products to our clients around the world.  

Before specialising in software, Mark studied engineering, and has now worked at DataTorque for nearly 20 years.  With his wide understanding of revenue management and in-depth product knowledge he’s helped to create and implement multiple iterations of revenue solutions for our clients. He’s proud of the difference these solutions continue to make in communities around the world.

Mark is a driving force in product development. He believes in combining the best-of-breed process and technology and adapting them to perform seamlessly to meet the needs of our clients' economies. Leveraging real-world experience is what ensures solutions are consistently right-sized and fit-for-purpose.

When Mark isn’t travelling or working, he loves to play sport, and football in particular.  He plays twice a week all year round, and also coaches both his daughters’ teams at his local club.

Evan Wilson – Vice President, Data, AI and Consulting

Evan Wilson is spearheading AI and machine learning innovation at DataTorque. With over 25 years’ expertise across data, analytics, and digital transformation, Evan blends technical mastery with strategic insight—delivering practical, high-impact solutions to complex challenges.

Previously, as part of the executive leadership team at Qrious (now within Spark Business Group), Evan led customer engagement and advisory services—helping public and private‐sector organisations translate generative AI and advanced analytics into real-world outcomes . At DataTorque, he’s applying that same energy to our flagship ADAPT product, which brings together data automation, machine learning, and emerging AI to transform tax revenue systems globally.

Evan’s proven track record includes building machine learning models for endangered-species detection, elite-sports performance analytics, and large-scale predictive systems. He is renowned for turning innovative tech into scalable, intuitive solutions that deliver measurable value .

A champion for equity and talent in tech, Evan co‑founded Elevating Aotearoa’s Future—a scholarship program supporting Māori, Pasifika, and women in tech—and serves on the board of Summer of Tech. His leadership ethos is rooted in purpose, impact, and advancing human potential through AI.

Jane Grant – Vice President, Asia Pacific

Coming soon.

Raymond Marshall – Vice President, Americas

Raymond steers DataTorque’s strategic vision for the Americas while building our capacity to engage, listen to, and support our clients to achieve their digital transformation goals in this region. 

He has worked in technology for over 20 years.  Starting out as a software developer Raymond transitioned into project management and then the leadership of large organisational change programmes. He has intimate knowledge of technical and organisational development and is an expert at ensuring elements critical to a project's success are in the right place at the right time.

He’s extremely proud of DataTorque’s ability to deliver and our record of helping our clients achieve their tax reform goals. He’s also hugely proud of the ‘can do’ attitude of his team and colleagues.

Raymond is passionate about maintaining a high performing work environment, built upon a collaborative and family-friendly culture. 

He loves family, sport and fitness, and is kept busy coaching his daughter's sports teams in his spare time.

Nick Steevens – Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance and Shared Services

Nick is DataTorque’s Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he adds financial capacity and capability across the organisation. Nick is qualified as a chartered accountant and began his career as an auditor. Before starting at DataTorque in early 2021, Nick held various financial and operational focused roles.

DataTorque ticks all the boxes for Nick. He finds the tech industry in Wellington exciting and is thrilled to be part of a company that is growing and going places. In this environment where change is both welcomed and necessary, he envisages an exhilarating journey ahead.

Change is something Nick thrives on. His new role at DataTorque is one of several changes in his life. Recently, he and his wife moved to a four-hectare lifestyle block after many years of city living, and they welcomed their first child.

Shona Williams – Strategic Advisor, Public Sector Transformation

Shona Williams brings a unique blend of strategic insight, cross-cultural agility, and hands-on delivery experience to her role at DataTorque. With a background in public administration reform and international development, she specialises in designing and supporting tax system transformations that are both context-sensitive and future-ready. Shona thrives at the intersection of policy, technology, and capacity-building — ensuring that solutions are not only technically sound but also embraced by the people who use them.

Her work has taken her across the globe, from advising ministries in the Pacific, Caribbean and Europe. Fluent in the language of both government strategy and agile implementation, Shona builds trust quickly and delivers with clarity. She is known for her ability to turn complex challenges into actionable pathways, particularly in environments where collaboration, sensitivity, and adaptability are essential.

At DataTorque, Shona is a key contributor to high-impact initiatives, including tax administration reform programs and emerging applications of AI/ML in revenue systems. She is passionate about creating public value through digital transformation and is a strong advocate for inclusive, locally-owned change. Whether working with ministers, leading in workshops, boardrooms, or on the ground with end-users, Shona leads with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to delivering outcomes that last.

Sharron Thurston – Principal Advisor and Consulting Practice Manager

Sharron is our tax administrative reform and business process champion. 

She works alongside clients to help them manage the changes in business processes that come with a comprehensive IT programme of work.  This ensures products are fit-for-purpose and reflect best international practice for revenue organisations.

Sharron has worked in tax authorities across the world, managing all major operational areas found in a tax office.  She brings strong experience in tax reform and has a solid background in development principles and practice.  

She is passionate about partnering with tax authorities and working together to nurture local capacity at both a strategic and operational level. 

Sharron has lived in five different countries across the Pacific and Africa and loves to go off the beaten track.  In New Zealand, you'll find her with her family – kayaking, cycling or entertaining.

Eleanor Barnes - Sales Operations Manager

Eleanor is the central link between our Executive Leadership Group and our Sales and Marketing team. She joined DataTorque as our Bid Response Manager, which provided her with in-depth knowledge of our RMS product, the operations behind our extensive service offerings, and how we help our clients transform their tax administrations.  

In her role as Sales Operations Manager, she leverages these insights to inform our business strategy and build strong relationships with our clients to ensure we continue to provide them with tailored solutions.  

While sales and client relations are Eleanor's professional passions, outside of work enjoys travelling to new places and getting creative with jewellery crafting.  

Jonathan Clifford – Business Development Manager, Asia Pacific

Jonathan works alongside clients to understand their goals and aspirations, sharing his practical tax experience and enabling them to make well informed decisions.

At the heart of what he does is to build trusted relationships with people so he can help them to continue to evolve and succeed.  He draws on 16 years of leadership, management and change experience at New Zealand Inland Revenue.  There he led teams focused on relationships with strategic stakeholders, business transformation, understanding customer views, and liaison with the accounting software industry. 

Being on site with clients is something Jonathan loves.  He shares stories about the nuts and bolts of tax systems helping people to understand the impact of different choices and to benefit from the collective experience of others.  Sharing knowledge, coaching and mentoring so others can improve, is part and parcel of his approach. 

Jonathan’s practical bent translates to home as well.  A Do-It-Yourself Kiwi he can also be found happily out the back working in his shed, or walking his beloved Border Collie.

Tatiana Martin-Lope – Business Development Manager, Americas

 Tatiana Martin-Lope leads business development for the Americas at DataTorque, helping governments across the region modernise their revenue systems and achieve better outcomes through smart, scalable digital solutions.

Fluent in Spanish and based in our Wellington office, Tatiana plays a key role in engaging both existing and prospective clients. She represents DataTorque at regional conferences and events, and regularly delivers tailored product demonstrations and presentations—ensuring our technology is clearly aligned to the needs and priorities of the countries we serve.

With a strong background in international engagement, Tatiana brings both cultural fluency and commercial insight to her work. She’s passionate about building trust-based relationships and supporting tax authorities as they navigate digital transformation.

Tatiana’s approach reflects DataTorque’s values of partnership, integrity and long-term impact—contributing to successful collaborations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.