About Us
Saints Information Ltd offers a range of research services to clients worldwide with offices located in Wellington, New Zealand, Brisbane, Australia and London, UK. The company was founded in 1997 and named over lunch at the Saints wine bar in Charterhouse in London. In 2009, Saints was acquired by Global Philanthropic Pty Ltd – an international consulting and training firm providing fundraising strategy and advice.
Louise Parkin, Managing Director
(BA Geography and Education,
Diploma in Librarianship and Information Management)
Louise began her career in libraries in 1983 but it was just a matter
of time before she would apply her information management skills to a
variety of roles that included project management, event organisation,
fundraising and research.
Founding Saints in 1997 has allowed her to
have the perfect job in her book – using her training and experience
to assist organisations with contributing to the highest possible good
every day. Outside work and family activities, she teaches aikido and
personally supports charities that are associated with environmental,
peace, development,
social justice, women's issues and entrepreneurship.
Katrina Reilly, Research Manager
(MSc
(Hons) Biological Science, BA - Philosophy)
Katrina began working in the information industry in 2000 after a career
in the biotechnology sector.
She began working with Saints in 2003 on a part-time basis alongside
a role as an indexer at the National Library of New Zealand. In 2007,
she joined us full-time and has taken over the role of Operations Manager.
Katrina is interested in development issues and supports UNICEF.
Chris Gibbins, Research Assistant
(BA - History and Political Science)
Chris moved to Wellington in 2003 to study history and political science at Victoria University of Wellington. In the final year of his degree (2005) he volunteered regularly at the national office of the Green Party NZ.
Chris began working for Saints Information Ltd in late April 2006 and is employed on a part-time basis. He describes the work as challenging and exciting; a great way to start out in the workforce.
Outside of work Chris's main interest is music. He plays guitar and keyboard
in a band and also writes his own songs.
Tessa Seemann, Office Administrator
(BA English & Political
Science)
Tessa has recently joined Saints after an extended break from paid employment
while she has been bringing up three children.
Prior to this she worked in University Administration at Otago University,
and also has some banking and legal exec experience.
Having had a child undergo emergency neurosurgery at 16 weeks old, with
the family staying in Ronald Macdonald House during this traumatic time,
she has a natural affinity for charities working in this area.
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