About Us

A global leader in providing innovative weather information services, contributing to the bottom line of businesses and the wellbeing of millions of people around the world.

We are an international organization with over 300 employees, focused on delivering powerful weather intelligence to our clients worldwide.

Based in New Zealand, we operate as MetService and export our services globally as MetraWeather. Our team of world-class meteorologists and technologists is the foundation of our expertise and research.

We blend rigorous scientific methods with innovative product development to create cutting-edge weather solutions for our customers. Our goal is to redefine the weather industry and help our clients create wealth through informed decision-making.

Our History

Meet the team

Australia, New Zealand & Asia

Alex Zadnik

Business Manager for MetraWeather Australia

BSc majoring in Meteorology and Climate. University of Melbourne 2000
Master of Business Administration and Analytics Management, Melbourne Business School 2020
10+ years of operational weather forecasting and 10+ years of client account management, business development and sales experience.

Angelo Portelli

Sales Delivery & Account Manager

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physics), Curtin University 1990
30+ years marine forecasting and sales experience with WNI, OWS and MetraWeather

Gieanne Malimban

Sales Consultant, Philippines

Sales, Marketing and client account management expert with 9 years of experience. Skilled in creating and implementing sales and marketing strategies that drive revenue growth and customer retention.
The Philippine’s lead with MetraWeather services, forecasted to bring heavy showers of customer assistance (understanding their needs and providing them with tailored weather solutions) with warm smiles to partners and clients.

Lucy Batt

GM International Business │ Director

Lucy is responsible for delivering strategic initiatives across MetraWeather’s international markets.
As an experienced meteorologist and people leader, Lucy heads a team of passionate sales & consultancy staff who deliver best-in-class services to industries around the world.
Originally from the UK and now based in Sydney, Lucy gets to indulge her passion for weather in her day job and on weekends… whether that be on the beach or chasing a storm.
BSc, MSc, Dir. Vice Chair Australian Meteorological Service Providers Association (AMSPA)
Over 10 years with MetraWeather providing commercial weather solutions to international business.

Liz McLaughlin

Head of Client Data Service

BSc(Hons) Physics, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
Dip Applied Science Meteorology, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
36+ years at MetService in Meteorology and Client Data Services roles

Rebecca Boettger

Consultant Meteorologist

BSc (Hons) Mathematics
PGDip (Meteorology)
WMO Class 1 Meteorologist
15 years forecasting experience with MetraWeather and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology

David Berry

Consultant Meteorologist

- BSc (Geography & Geology)
- PGDip (Meteorology)
- Various military qualifications
A highly experienced, WMO BIP-M–compliant senior meteorologist with over 15 years of operational and strategic forecasting expertise, both civilian and defence.
Proven track record delivering high-quality weather intelligence, product development and management to government agencies, NGOs, and industry partners. Brings deep experience across short-term operational forecasting, long-range climate insights, and severe weather and natural hazard response. Specialized in defence, aviation, marine, and energy sectors, with a strong commitment to innovation, data-driven decision-making, and forward-looking strategy.

Tim Constable

Consultant Meteorologist

- BSc (Advanced Physics)
- BSc (Mathematics)
- GradDip (Operational Meteorology)
- WMO-Qualified Aerodrome Weather Observer
More than 15 years of weather forecasting experience in decision-support and is known for his affable, client-focused approach. He excels at translating complex meteorological patterns into simple, actionable insights for the energy market.

UK & Europe

Thomas Mould

UK Regional Manager

Thomas leads MetraWeather operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. An experienced Regional Manager with a strong background in operational meteorology and commercial account leadership, he graduated from the University of Reading in 2011 and began his career as a marine meteorologist in Aberdeen. He joined MetService in 2016 as a consultant meteorologist, supporting clients across the media, marine and retail sectors before expanding into account management in 2019.
Since his promotion to UK Regional Manager in 2024, Thomas has focused on strengthening regional partnerships, driving growth and delivering tailored forecasting solutions that support clients’ strategic and operational objectives, working closely with the UK-based meteorological consulting team.

Claire Darbinyan

Consultant Meteorologist

- BSc (hons) Earth Science, University of Glasgow (2005)
- MSc Applied Meteorology, University of Reading (2012)
- WMO Class 1 Meteorologist
Claire joined MetraWeather in 2018 as a consultant meteorologist, providing weather forecasts and briefings to our customers across the retail, media, and marine sectors.

Kirsty McCabe

Account Manager

Kirsty is an experienced account manager with a strong background in science and client engagement. She studied Geophysics at the University of Edinburgh, completed an internship at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and began her career as a research scientist at the University of Oxford.
Over the past two decades, she has partnered with leading organisations such as ITV, Channel 5, The Weather Channel UK, Sky News and the Royal Meteorological Society, building long-term client relationships, driving business growth, and delivering tailored solutions to meet strategic objectives.

Martin Kantor

Customer Engineer

Martin is a Customer Engineer for WeatherscapeXT and has been supporting MetraWeather clients for more than 20 years. He holds an MA and HDip in the Psychology of Colour in Art, Industrial Design and Technology.
Over an eight-year period, Martin worked across Bangkok, Dubai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Manila, helping broadcasters successfully deploy and integrate their Weatherscape XT platforms. He is now based in the UK, where he supports clients across the European region.

Matt Hugo

Consultant Meteorologist

Matt is a Consultant and Operational Meteorologist with Weather Commerce/MetraWeather, having joined the business in 2007. He began his studies with an Advanced GNVQ in Science before completing a degree in Environmental Science at Manchester Metropolitan University (2003), and furthered his education with additional studies in mathematics, physics and earth sciences during a year in Canada (2004–2005).
With nearly a decade of professional forecasting experience, Matt has developed particular expertise in synoptic meteorology, tropical systems, medium- and long-range forecasting, and severe weather prediction. A Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society (FRMetS) for over 10 years, he has recently been awarded Registered Meteorologist (RMet) status and serves on the Royal Meteorological Society’s Meetings Committee, reflecting his continued contribution to the profession.

Steff Gaulter

Business Development Manager

Steff is Business Development Manager at MetraWeather, bringing a strong background in broadcast meteorology and media leadership. She trained with the UK Met Office before working with the BBC, Sky News and Channel 5, and later establishing and leading the Weather Department at Al Jazeera English in Doha.
At Al Jazeera, she founded and grew a high-performing international team, overseeing recruitment, strategy and operational standards across broadcast and digital platforms. Since returning to the UK in 2019, Steff has held leadership and capability-building roles and was awarded Chartered Manager status by the Chartered Management Institute. Now at MetraWeather, she combines her industry insight, strategic leadership and technical expertise to drive commercial growth and help media partners enhance their weather graphics and storytelling capabilities.

Steve Sanders

Consultant Meteorologist

- Sc (Hons) Geography, University of Birmingham 2006
- MSc Applied Meteorology, University of Birmingham 2007
Steve has been with MetraWeather since 2009 and has enjoyed commercial weather forecasting in the retail, energy, and media sectors, including a two year secondment as UK forecaster for the energy trading floor of a major European energy company

Becca Maddams

Office & Account Manager

- BA (Hons) in Marketing from University of Hertfordshire
Becca is an Office and Account management professional with 18 years of experience at MetraWeather. She has a strong background in coordinating office operations and administrative tasks, and is experienced in customer relations and maintaining long-term client relationships. With nearly a decade of professional forecasting experience, Matt has developed particular expertise in synoptic meteorology, tropical systems, medium- and long-range forecasting, and severe weather prediction. A Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society (FRMetS) for over 10 years, he has recently been awarded Registered Meteorologist (RMet) status and serves on the Royal Meteorological Society’s Meetings Committee, reflecting his continued contribution to the profession.