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The catalyst for Humanihut came from my experience in 1999-2000 in East Timor, where I was deployed as a Military Observer to the UN Transitional Authority that was controlling the repatriation of refugees from West to East Timor. During this period, I witnessed approximately 3,500 people per day being repatriated in columns of open trucks across a border that was just a Bailey bridge and a customs’ hut.
My time in East Timor was where the Humanihut seed was planted, but it was not until 2013-14 that the concept really developed, this time via another humanitarian crisis as tens of thousands of refugees of the Syrian War crossed into Jordan and Lebanon. It was the news footage of people being housed in tents and sheds with dirt floors, that triggered me to start to consider in greater detail the need for a superior form of temporary accommodation; something that could be rapidly deployed to provide shelter, comfort, cleanliness, security, and dignity for people in need.
I look forward to demonstrating the flexibility of the Humanihut Field Infrastructure System to you.

Neale Sutton

Group Managing Director

Meet Our Leadership Team

Kevin Scarce

Board Chair
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Neale Sutton

Group Managing Director
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Stephen Dubrich

Chief Operating Officer
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Glenn Powell

Chief Technical Officer
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Tim Pickford

Chief Sales Officer

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Jodi Graf

General Manager Corporate Services
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Brad Erickson

General Manager Field Operations
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Brendan Tucker

Regional Manager Humanihut UK
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Ben Jensen

Regional Manager Humanihut KSA
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Our Values

Collaboration is our culture.

We achieve more through collaboration and leveraging the collective genius.

Accountability drives us.

We keep promises and accept full responsibility for our decisions, actions, and results. Customer interactions are delivered with care and diligence. We are driven to develop environmentally sustainable solutions.

Respect is our compass.

We aim to deliver honesty and integrity in every interaction and recognise that the thoughts, feelings, and backgrounds of others are as important as our own. We support and care for the communities we work and live in.

Excellence every day.

This is the rule not the exception. We embrace new ways of thinking and doing, and attention to detail is at the forefront of all we do.

Striving for improvement is our passion.

Innovation sparks creativity and growth and we push past the status quo with new and progressive ideas. Our client’s needs are at the centre of our product and service development.

Our Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Humanihut conforms with the Quality Management System standard ISO 9001:2015

ISO 45001:2018

Humanihut conforms to the Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard ISO 45001:2018

ISO 14001:2015

Humanihut conforms to the Environmental Management System standard ISO 14001:2015

Service Commitments

  • The Humanihut System uses innovative technology which is unrivalled by other alternatives.
  • We deliver a personalised service experience that involves building relationships with our customers.
  • Humanihut is committed to world-class design and manufacturing processes.
  • As a business, Humanihut cares about the environment, and we passionately believe in protecting the environment and using renewable services, energy and materials where possible.
  • We want to hear from our customers; the more we understand about your requirements, the better we are able to adapt a solution to suit your needs.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Humanihut recognises that its operations have a broader economic, environmental and social impact. Humanihut incorporates sustainable development and manufacturing processes in its business model. We aim to positively impact social, economic and environmental factors through the following commitments.

Environment Friendly

We aim to use materials and manufacturing processes that have the least detrimental impact on the environment.

Ethical Labour

We ensure that our partners follow ethical labour practices.

Competent Staff

Our staff have a broad base of design and construction experience, and volunteer and military service.

Legally Conducted

All Humanihut business is conducted transparently and legally.

Environmental Commitment

  • The Humanihut Field Infrastructure System (HFIS) has minimal environmental impact; with all essential services being above ground. When the HFIS of any size is disestablished and re-deployed, there is only minor, temporary environmental impact that is easily repaired.
  • Humanihut products are manufactured using energy-efficient materials to reduce cooling and heating costs when established, and are sourced to ensure minimal environmental impact.
  • The HFIS has a lifespan of 20 years, much longer than alternative accommodation solutions, and is designed to be re-deployed as often as required throughout its lifespan.
  • As a business, Humanihut cares about the environment, and we passionately believe in protecting the environment and using renewable services, energy and materials where possible.
  • The high-performance insulation used in the Humanihut System maximises energy savings.
  • Our commitment to reducing/re-using/recycling, and our adherence to international environmental and quality standards, all contribute to a smaller global footprint.
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Kevin Scarce

Board Chair
Rear Admiral the Honourable Kevin Scarce AC CSC RAN (Rtd) was born in Adelaide and educated at Elizabeth East Primary School and Elizabeth High School.
He served in the Royal Australian Navy from 1968, retiring in 2004. His appointments included service on HMAS Sydney during the Vietnam War, postings in Washington and London, Commanding Officer of HMAS Cerberus and Flag appointments as Naval Training and Naval Support Commander.
Kevin also specialised in military logistics and procurement, rising to the rank of Rear Admiral and Head of Maritime Systems at the Defence Materiel Organisation. As head of the South Australian Defence Unit, he led a government team that contributed to ASC winning the contract to build air warfare destroyers for the Australian Defence Force.
On 8th August 2007, Kevin was sworn in as the 34th Governor of South Australia, serving more than seven years in the role.
Kevin joined the Board of Humanihut in the role of Chair in 2017.
Kevin was awarded: the Conspicuous Service Cross in 1994 and was appointed an Officer in the Military Division of the Order of Australia in 2004, the Knight of Grace in the Venerable Order of Saint John in 2007 and a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2008.

Neale Sutton

Group Managing Director
Neale Sutton is the founder and Group Managing Director of Humanihut.
Neale was educated at Melbourne High School after which he graduated as a 2nd lieutenant into the Australian Army and after a lengthy 37-years of service, retired at the rank of Colonel. In 1999 Neale was deployed to East Timor with the Australian Army and later the United Nations. During this deployment Neale was involved in the repatriation of refugees from West Timor (Indonesia) back into East Timor at the conclusion of the conflict. It was the hope reflected on the faces of individuals and families as they prepared to return to their homes and communities, which quickly turned to overwhelming disappointment once the magnitude of destruction was realised, that was the catalyst for him wanting to find a better way for displaced persons, whether it be by way of disaster or conflict, to be sheltered with dignity.
Neale visited 52 countries as an advisor for Minelab International on the eradication of mines and unexploded ordnance and has held various executive level positions in government. Neale holds a Master of Professional Management.

Stephen Dubrich

Chief Operating Officer
Stephen has a broad range of experience, ranging from corporate governance, policy and strategy, program and project management and management accounting.
As the CEO of a medium sized civil construction company, Stephen has ledarange of business reforms and change initiatives, including growth strategies and overall year-on-year financial growth.
Having spent almost 20 years working across multiple state government portfolios, Stephen has a strong passion for communities, the environment,regional industries and delivering sustainable change. During this time, he hasheld a number of roles, including tenure on a number of departmental governance committees, including Audit and Risk, People and Culture, and Policy Governance.
He is particularly proud of being able to support the development and implementation of the $265 million South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program, designed to build strong and sustainable irrigation communities, and helped to secure water resources needed for a healthy environment and a prosperous state.

Glenn Powell

Chief Technical Officer
Glenn’s broad range of experiences include an early trade qualification, managing a family business, and leading commercial organisations, all of which provide him with a balanced and skilled approach to manufacturing and design. Glenn’s studies in Mechanical Engineering align with his keen interest to develop and improve product design, material and components, and manufacturing processes, and he is often working on multiple draft prototype solutions. Glenn implemented the first rapid prototyping equipment in Australia at the South Australian Centre for Manufacturing and most recently led Lietzke Australia’s growth with the introduction of new designs and manufacturing techniques.

Tim Pickford

Chief Sales Officer
Tim brings over 40 years of expertise in defence and commercial capability development and delivery, spearheading major defence bids and driving strategic growth. He has held senior executive business development roles with Hanwha Defence Australia and Rheinmetall Defence Australia and New Zealand, where he played a pivotal role in expanding APAC operations and implementing high-impact business development strategies.
Tim’s military career of 27 years included the post of Assistant Chief of Staff to the multinational forces in Iraq. Tim led a critical working group tasked with planning the constitutional referendum and Iraqi elections, shaping the region’s political landscape. In recognition of his service and leadership, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Tim also holds a Master of Defence Studies.

Jodi Graf

General Manager Corporate Services
Jodi has extensive experience managing teams, leading change reforms, and establishing corporate governance structures across a variety of sectors in including banking, health care, and education.

Having most recently spent over 15 years in government in a variety of roles which included state listing and events coordinator and case manager appeals, she played a key role in the case management and administration of all appellate work for the Federal Court of Australia.

Jodi also held the appointment of Admiralty Marshal and undertook arrests both at berth and at sea, managing these matters to resolution.

 

Brad Erickson

General Manager Field Operations
With a background in community services and youth work, combined with over 25 years of experience in the Country Fire Authority, and his role as a senior officer in the Australian Army Cadet Corps, Brad has exceptional experience in the leadership of professional teams in an environment of competing priorities. With qualifications in community service, leadership, training, logistics and safety, including fire safety, Brad is highly experienced in working with tradespersons, sub-contractors, and a range of suppliers to achieve an outstanding outcome. Brad mentored the South Australian State Emergency Services in the deployment of the Humanihut Field Infrastructure System on Kangaroo Island during the Black Summer Bushfires of 2019/2020, led the deployment of the Humanihut System in support of the South Australian Government Covid-19 indigenous quarantine facilities in remote areas of South Australia, and the emergency responder’s accommodation camp in support of the New South Wales Regional Fires Service during the devastating flooding events of 2022.

Brendan Tucker

Regional Manager Humanihut UK
Brendan is an accomplished professional with 25 years of experience in retail management, excelling in diverse roles centred around customer service, sales strategy development, and change management and his expertise has been pivotal in building successful businesses across the UK. Brendan has a proven track record of leading teams, implementing training programs that enhance productivity and morale, and launching promotional campaigns that greatly enhance customer traffic and drive growth in comparable sales.

Transitioning into Logistics Management, Brendan has successfully overseen supply chain organisations, reducing costs through the adoption of efficient and lean controls. He has also led cultural change in underperforming areas, using his personal experience to motivate, develop, and performance-manage colleagues, thereby inspiring operational excellence across multi-site teams.

Brendan has managed and operated in various designated territories, including Wales, the West Country, and from Dorset to Berkshire. Outside of work, he is a lifelong supporter of the West Country’s favourite football team, Bristol Rovers, celebrating every victory and commiserating every near miss with the passion of a true fan.

Ben Jensen

Regional Manager Humanihut KSA
Ben began his career in the construction industry by completing a structural landscape apprenticeship. With over a decade of experience, he progressed to the role of project manager for a Tier 1 builder, where he gained expertise across various disciplines of commercial construction.
He has successfully managed large-scale new build and fit-out projects valued between $5M and $68M, including the largest fit-out project in Brisbane, Australia. Ben’s extensive experience encompasses quality control, environmental management, and project programming and implementation. His hands-on approach, combined with a foundational understanding of construction methodologies, enables him to deliver genuine value to clients.
Currently based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ben is committed to fostering strong connections within the community. To deepen his understanding and respect for the local culture, he is beginning Arabic language classes, recognising the importance of effective communication and building relationships.