Kevin Bishop is one of the best people I know that can make real and lasting changes within many aspects of an organisation, in a very practical and cost efficient manner. 

I have known Kevin for more than 20 years, and have been responsible for providing him with much of his contracting work with the clients that he has listed on this website. All his projects were completed with strong endorsements from my clients. Without question he would be one of the top “go to” professional contractors I have used in my 25 years in recruitment and I would be totally comfortable introducing him to any of my clients.


Kevin’s strength is in leadership within a customer-focused business environment: reviewing processes and resourcing; incorporating practical changes that embrace company strategies and goals and enhance customer expectations; designing and implementing process and system improvements; reviewing staff responsibilities and accountabilities; and doing all this whilst evaluating the impact on sales, marketing and finance.

John Keesing, Consulting Associate, talentnow!

Kevin helped us immensely when we were buying our business. He undertook the due diligence for us which enabled us to arrive quickly at our decision to buy the business.

We were impressed with his attention to detail, his professionalism and knowledge during the investigation of all areas of the business. What I like about Kevin is that he asks the hard questions!

Now we’ve taken over the business he’s helped us immensely in promotion and sales where he’s proved knowledgeable in a wide range of matters like fliers/mail drops and online promotion. We’ve been thrilled to see the sales increase.

We’re now working on business improvements and amazed at how much he knows about the food industry and so many practical matters concerning running a business.

Anurag Gupta, Director
, Khana Indian for Food

I wanted to write and express my gratitude for Kevin’s work. Wineries like ours regularly get asked to sponsor a myriad of organisations, events, individuals and activities often with little real thought as to how it might be of any conceivable benefit to the winery, its brands or wine. There is usually no concept of a partnership approach or to developing a sound ongoing commercial relationship.

Kevin is without doubt one of the best we’ve worked with in sponsorship. He communicates clearly, very well and always in a timely way. He is efficient, well organized and has thought a great deal about how we as the sponsor can get commercial benefit and brand exposure. His attention to detail is impressive and he is excellent with the logistics. Most importantly, for someone in his position he is not too proud to roll up his sleeves and do the manual work as well. The recent Andreas Scholl concert was a case in point where he delivered on all his promises, gave us great exposure and made it logistically very easy. We felt proud to be associated with such a memorable event.

We look forward to a positive ongoing relationship with Kevin and his team.

Simon Beck, formerly Export Sales Manager, Crossroads Winery
Formerly Sales and Marketing Manager, Quartz Reef Wines, Central Otago

Mr Bishop was recommended to me when I was left with an upstairs deck leaking to inside the house as the result of very poor workmanship by a builder. I could not afford to have the work redone. A certified builder had estimated the cost to be several thousand dollars so I needed to recover the money in the disputes tribunal. Mr Bishop prepared my case for me, writing up the whole story, assembling all the documents and exhibits, taking photos and completing the forms. I was unable to attend the hearing as I was unwell and the court allowed Mr Bishop to appear on my behalf. Mr Bishop was able to recover the entire $7,500 being the cost of demolishing the faulty work and rebuilding the deck and roof underneath. He negotiated payment terms with the other party and recovered the money over three months. I couldn’t have wished for a better outcome. I would recommend him as someone meticulous in his work, very practical with a good understanding of the relevant law, efficient and expert at mediation and achieving the best outcome for everyone.

Name withheld on request

As a trustee of the Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust [established 2003] I worked  with Kevin Bishop for several years from the time he managed the inauguration of the new Town Hall Organ in March 2010. For that auspicious occasion, which involved a considerable number of performers from choirs to the Auckland Youth Orchestra, Kevin undertook the planning of the event as well as the management of it on the day. He managed everything meticulously with nothing left to chance thus ensuring a smooth and highly successful event for the delight of a packed Auckland Town Hall. Shortly afterwards Kevin was appointed to the Trust and soon thereafter to the positions of Chairman and also Treasurer, roles he fulfils with admirable competence and great attention to detail, thus ensuring a very well-run trust.

Donald Trott ONZM, JP
Director, New Zealand Opera
Trustee, New Zealand Opera Foundation
Trustee, Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust
Executive Chairman, New Zealand Opera School