Our Why: A better, safer world.
Meet the Tigertail Team
The Tigertail team brings a diverse range of skills and experience from across industry and international borders. We believe that innovation delivered with integrity offers the best solutions.
RICK STONE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
“Stuff happens – whether we thrive, survive or fail depends on the culture we’ve built. Building resilience through planning, preparation and practise is always an investment, never an expense.”
Rick Stone is a highly experienced emergency manager and training specialist who has worked extensively in the private and public sectors. Rick founded Tigertail Australia in 2010 as a consultancy that specialises in risk, crisis and emergency management. Focusing on building capability and resilience, Rick has designed and delivered training and simulation activities at strategic, tactical and operational level across government and industry. A qualified executive coach and helicopter pilot, Rick has a background in defence, as a senior public servant, and strategic consultant.
SAMANTHA FORD
STRATEGY AND CLIENT SERVICES
“Preparing for crisis means strengthening your organisation and improving your bottom line over time.”
Samantha Ford has national and international experience in planning for, and mitigating risks across, a broad range of industries. Samantha’s experience is founded in emergency, crisis and business continuity management with expertise in training and exercise development, crisis communications, planning and policy development. Focusing on efficiency and building systems and plans that work, she is an advocate for determining and designing what works best for the client and the risks that they face.
Craig Moroz
SENIOR ASSOCIATE (AKA F.R.E.D - First Resource for Emergencies and Disasters)
“Executives in the 21st century deal with disruption daily. Whether the disrupted or the disruptor, better preparation and practice enhances effectiveness.”
Craig Moroz joined Tigertail in 2018 to strengthen our financial services and protective security capability. With over 30 years’ experience in banking and financial services, Craig brings extensive practical experience managing responses to weather disasters, human-created disasters, financial crime, technology disruptions, and product, supply chain and strategic partner failures.
Nathan Smith
SIMULATION SPECIALIST
Nathan leads Tigertail’s emergency simulation and incident management capability. He brings 24 years of proven expertise in emergency response, leadership, and safety risk management. As a former Superintendent with the Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service, Nathan is highly skilled in developing accredited training and facilitating advanced simulations. He holds Masters degrees in both Emergency Management and Business Administration, combining extensive operational experience with strategic insight.