Building technology that supports and elevates people.

At ecoPortal, we staunchly champion people. We believe that engaged teams are the beating heart of odds-defying workplaces.

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Our Mission

Our mission is simple: create engaged safety cultures and healthy environments for all.

Our company was founded on the bold belief that we can each make a difference to both people and the planet. Fuelled by innovation and driven by a mission to make workplaces more socially sustainable, we have evolved to become a global leader in the safety technology space.

Through our years, one thing has remained constant: we’re anchored by our commitment to championing people. That commitment begins from the ground up—with our own team.

Our team culture is an organic creation built by our people, for our people. Differences are celebrated here, and we firmly believe that our diverse lived experiences work together to make us stronger as a whole.

Dr Manuel Seidel and Dr Helene Seidel-Sterzik

The ecoPortal story

Keeping people safe is in our DNA

Where we started

What began as a classic Kiwi start-up has blossomed into a leading global technology company that helps millions of people get back home in one piece, every single day.

The idea for ecoPortal first came into focus when our CEO, Manuel Seidel was completing his PhD in Sustainability Management at University. As he dove deeper into compliance with local and international standards for environmental, safety, and quality management, it became clear: achieving certification is just the starting point; real value lies beyond the paperwork.

Unlocking opportunity

The key realisation soon followed- many businesses meet standards but miss critical opportunities to reduce risk and enhance performance. Instead of merely ticking boxes, organisations have the chance to leverage compliance as a catalyst for creating meaningful and sustainable change in organisational culture.

Recognizing this common challenge in compliance unlocked a unique opportunity to help businesses navigate this landscape. We found that many organisations fall into the compliance trap, relying on isolated (and often paper-based), solutions for specific roles.

Socialising change in Health and Safety

Inspired by the rise of social networking, we aimed to create a system that engaged everyone across the organisation. A platform that would foster collaboration and empower all team members to take an active role in moving beyond compliance to improve performance.

We saw the potential to redefine compliance and drive meaningful change in business health and safety engagement. This was where it all began.

Now we're here

Now, firmly entrenched in the world of safety, our evolution continues towards transforming how people perceive health and safety.

We’re proudly privately owned. This means we retain the power to invest heavily in product development, people, and processes, so we can deliver exceptional solutions. In our eyes, safety has the power to completely transform teams—and the industry is full of untapped potential.

The best way to change the world? Find unstoppable people, ready for the challenge, and support them as best we can.

Our leaders

The faces behind the name

We’re a tight-knit team of software engineers, developers, marketers, and more, who all work together to create beautiful software. We believe in thinking differently and working tirelessly with clients to create curated solutions that work.

Dr. Manuel Seidel

Chief Executive Officer

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Dr. Helene Seidel-Sterzik

Chief Operations Officer

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Yann Teboul

Chief Customer Officer

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Stacey McGoldrick

Chief Sales Officer

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Louise Donnelly-Davey

Chief Marketing Officer

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Daniel Alexander

Chief Strategy and Product Officer

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Raphael Dos Santos

Chief Technology Officer

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From the Heart: Our Company Values

Hold respect.

Respect is our currency. We hold space for people, our place, and our planet. We build strong, trust-based relationships that leave people happier.

Promote excellence.

Craft tomorrow’s success stories. Excellence is a labour of love that embraces all challenges as part of the journey.

Celebrate diversity; be inclusive.

Everyone has a seat at our table. Diversity and inclusion are both actions. They’re part of who we are.

Be visionary.

We’re not afraid to challenge the status quo in our bold quest to change the face of health and safety.

Have fun!

We’re experts in the art of balancing work and play. We might be out there changing the game, but we can also have a laugh along the way.

What do healthy working environments look like?

Call us new-fangled, but we believe that creating genuine, supportive workplaces—both remotely and in-person—is the foundation required to successfully champion our people.

Our culture is sincere, cheerful, and supportive. We know that setting our people up to operate in a positive working environment helps them do their best, getting us one step closer to our mission.

In the same vein, we look at our people as individuals, not just cogs in the machine.

Whether you’re a student juggling your degree with work, a busy parent balancing school drop-off and pick-up, or even a musical theatre aficionado with rehearsals to attend, we understand that our lives aren’t just work—and work should really fit our lives instead.

Flexibility isn’t a perk reserved for the select few; it’s ingrained in our culture. And no, this isn’t about being radical—it’s about matching our actions to our words and keeping the focus firmly on our people, to support them best.

We humbly hope that our culture not only supports our people but can inspire and engage other organisations to match us! That’s part of our journey towards healthier workplaces for all.

Are you in?

We’re always on the lookout for unstoppable humans ready to join us in changing the world of safety.

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Our software propels leading companies to new dimensions

What our clients say about us

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"ecoPortal makes the whole process easier. That's the bottom line. It makes the process of managing safety and wellbeing in the business a whole lot easier."

Claudia Raui, GM Operations, Nexus Logistics

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"The board loves ecoPortal too. Having access to the real-time data makes a huge difference."

Karen Fifield, CEO, Wellington Zoo

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"With ecoPortal, engagement from the team on the ground is amazing. Being able to identify, cross-register concerns and engage with other sites to make sure that these commonalities aren't affecting them, is unbelievably helpful."

Matthew Snowden, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor, Foodstuffs