Our people

Tim Norton

Founder & CEO

Tim is a new media entrepreneur and community builder with a unique mix of web, film, marketing, technology, design and finance experience developed from starting and growing businesses over the last 10 years. Tim leads 90 Seconds with a vision for creating cool video stories that people love, instead of ads to get results. Tim has directed over 200 videos/short films, regularly interviews top entrepreneurs & government ministers and has designed every aspect of 90 Seconds from a fresh perspective. In the past, Tim co-founded a web design business that continues to design hundreds of results based web sites for businesses, online business products and a business community and is currently co-founder of UK/Europe based cycle to work business Challenge for Change (50,000 users), Online Money Management tool heaps! (33,000 users & JV with Kiwibank) and Trustee of the Sustainability Trust which has insulated over 7000 NZ homes. Tim loves nature, being a flexible fit ninja and can generally be found bouncing around enjoying life!

Contact Tim for: Media, Strategic & International
Phone: 021 463 331
Email: tim@90seconds.tv

David Insull

Business Development Director

Dave is an entrepreneurial business developer passionate about growing businesses using the best online marketing products that get results. In previous lives Dave has put high conversion websites into over 50 New Zealand businesses, is a qualified lawyer, and runs long distances just for fun including 150 kilometers over 3 days in a row.

Contact Dave for Sales
Free Call: 0800 90 SECS
Mobile: 027 561 9297
Email dave@90seconds.tv

Steve Guinness

Business Development Consultant

Steve is a marketing focused entrepreneur who loves getting PR and getting great businesses seen and heard. Steve has started and run several small businesses, so knows what works for growing businesses that want marketing results that work!

Phone: 027 231 7343
Email: steve@90seconds.tv

Thomas Stokell

Managing Director, United Kingdom

Thomas is an entrepreneur with a passion for ideas, creative marketing and developing and growing businesses. As a social marketer by trade his focus is finding effective ways of influencing and changing people’s behaviour and perceptions. Outside of the office Thomas enjoys playing the piano, taking photos and enjoying the outdoors. He is also a shameless promoter of New Zealand wine and would like you to know that Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc is quite delicious.

Phone: 07984 309 265
Email: thomas@90seconds.tv

Nick Erskine-Shaw

Business Development Manager, United Kingdom

Nick is passionate about giving more people access to great videos that effectively promote their business. He has a real drive to get our great product – online videos that people love – integrated into the UK market.
Nick is the man to talk to if you are interested in getting video working for your business. He’ll work with you to understand your objectives and come up with a project and pricing plan that works for you.
Outside of work, Nick loves to catch-up with friends and family over a pint (or two), watch sport and he even attempts to play golf, cricket and squash.

Oliver Purches

Producer / Director, United Kingdom

Oliver has Produced and Directed a variety of corporate, viral and short films, and is used to working to tight deadlines. He also runs various Film/TV networking nights in Bristol and has strong links with the Encounters Film Festival.

Phone: 07972 228 069
Email: oliver@90seconds.tv

Lisa-marie Lombardi

Executive Assistant, United Kingdom

Lisa is a recent University Graduate and looking for the next challenge, she grasped the opportunity to work for a dynamic and fast growing business. Lisa works behind the scenes to keep the 90 Seconds operation running smoothly and with her enthusiasm and winning smile she helps out colleagues and clients alike.

Dan Gardner

Camera / Editor, United Kingdom

Dan has spent the last three years studying Media Practice at UWE and working as a freelance camera operator/editor. Dan enjoys creating exciting and innovative videos that help companies effectively communicate their beliefs and values to their customers. Dan is currently resisting spending any money on additional camera equipment as he’s saving for his upcoming wedding!

Tom Watts