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At Datch, we’re transforming how manufacturing teams diagnose and repair critical assets.

Better diagnostics mean reducing parts and materials waste, extending asset lifespans, and minimizing unnecessary resource consumption. By empowering technicians and operators with AI-first tools, we enable smarter, faster decisions that directly support financial and sustainability goals. We’re not just optimizing operations — we’re helping build a more sustainable industrial future.

Executive

Mark Fosdike

CEO
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Ben Purcell

CTO
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Aric Thorn

CPO
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Product

Alex Hanthorn

Lead Product Manager
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Josh Hayward

Head of Engineering
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Julian Seidenberg

Head of AI
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Thomas Elliott

Engineering Team Lead
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Ben Kolodner

Engineering Team Lead
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Johan Wepener

Product Design Lead
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Damon Andrews

Full Stack Product
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Nic Robinson-O’Brien

Senior Software Engineer
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Pascal P

Senior Software Engineer
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Tyler Cooke

Senior Software Engineer
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Marc Tiehuis

Senior Software Engineer
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Kimmi Rindel

Software Engineer
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Franky Chan

Intermediate Software Engineer
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Commercial

Matthew Taylor

Head of Solutions and Customer Operations
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Tim Whelan

Head of Sales
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Sean Snyder

Head of Partnerships & Alliances
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Garrett Gomez

Chief of Staff
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Owen O'Brien

Senior Enterprise Account Executive
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Emily Schaefer

Senior Sales Development Rep
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Auckland, NZ
Datch Castle, 144 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052

Christchurch, NZ
Level 2, 68 Manchester St, Christchurch 8011