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Meet the team
CEO & FOUNDER
Craig Goldberg
Craig is responsible for several global innovations in business continuity and resilience, using his expertise to develop tailored solutions for organisations of all sizes across a range of industries.
Craig brings the customer to the centre of the journey, to show the value and benefits of a strong and robust program of work.
Over the past 20 years Craig has quickly climbed the corporate ladder through the use of business acumen and IT skills to bridge the gap between IT and business within organisations.
Craig adds value through assisting his clients to anticipate, respond and adapt to the demands and uncertainties of incidents and crises to protect the integrity of their business.
Head of Battleground UK & emea | Resilience CONSULTANT
Eli Goldberg
Eli brings a practitioner’s lens to risk and resilience, combining hands-on business continuity and crisis management experience with a software-led approach to helping organisations build effective operational resilience.
As Head of UK and EMEA, Eli leads the team and the growth of Battleground Live across the region, working with risk and resilience leaders to turn risk registers, BIAs, business continuity plans and exercise programs into connected, repeatable workflows for reporting and governance. He is known for cutting through “paper resilience”, focusing teams on what actually works under pressure, and designing pragmatic operating rhythms that improve oversight, accountability and speed of response.
Eli’s background spans regulated and high consequence environments including healthcare, logistics, financial services and government. A recipient of RMIA’s Risk Award in 2024, he specialises in translating complex resilience requirements into clear, decision-ready outputs for executives and boards, helping clients uplift capability across risk, business continuity and crisis management.
Partner | Technology & Resilience at Agilitas Advisory | Canada & USA
Rob Whitzman
Rob brings more than 30 years of technology, telecommunications, IT business continuity and disaster recovery experience, combining technical depth with a practical founder’s perspective for Battleground’s North American clients.
Rob helps organisations understand the technology, communications, vendor and operational dependencies that determine whether they can continue operating during disruption. He brings a practical founder-operator perspective to resilience, shaped by decades of experience advising clients on telecommunications, IT continuity, disaster recovery, vendor strategy and cost control. Rob is known for translating complex technical and commercial issues into clear, executive-ready decisions that improve preparedness, reduce operational exposure and strengthen resilience.
Director I Risk & Resilience
Paul Minter
Paul directly shaped regulatory standards and practices, including co-authoring Australian operational risk regulation (CPS 230). He integrated data-driven insights into APRA’s approach to non-financial risk, shifting the focus from design to operational effectiveness testing, and piloted natural language processing for non-financial risk analysis.
Paul’s career started in the Bank of England, implementing the very first days of Basel III operational risk capital. In between, Paul amassed a decade of experience as a non-financial risk specialist within the financial services industry, covering all three lines of defence.
Director | Operational Risk
Joe McDavitt
Joe helps our clients connect their resilience efforts with broader operational risk management goals. Joe has held senior consultancy and management roles across retail banking, financial services, energy and utilities.
With more than 20 years experience, Joe has led significant projects in risk transformation, GRC system implementation, AML/CTF capability uplift and controls transformation. His experience has given him clear insight in to what works, and what doesn’t, when you seek to uplift risk management capabilities and behaviours. Joe’s focus is working with our APRA regulated clients, with a specific focus on CPS 230.
As Global Head of Product, Joe leads the team that develops our resilience-first GRC platform – Battleground Live. He is the key product architect, leveraging years of experience and hours of interactions with those who manage risk. Joe works closely with our product, sales and technical teams to deliver our vision of the greatest GRC – one that helps organisations to better think practically about how risks can impact how they achieve their goals and better prepare for and respond to disruption.
Software Engineer
Prashanta P. Devkota
Prashanta is an exceptionally experienced and skilled developer known for creating innovative and robust software solutions to tackle complex business challenges.
With a deep understanding of technology and a keen focus on the future needs of Battleground clients, Prashanta meticulously translates business requirements into precise software algorithms. He continuously iterates and analyses these requirements until they are fully understood, ensuring that every aspect aligns with the client’s objectives.
Prashanta’s approach is thorough and detail-oriented. If necessary, he actively seeks further feedback to ensure complete clarity on the client’s needs, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas and solutions can flourish. This rigorous process allows him to perfectly align his work with client requirements, leveraging his technical expertise to build solutions that are both robust and easily scalable.
With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Prashanta consistently delivers high-quality solutions that empower organisations to thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Manager | Risk & Resilience
Damian Connell
Damian brings two decades of industry experience to Battleground clients, with in-depth expertise across FMCG, logistics, retail, and telecommunications.
He is particularly skilled in delivering operational resilience and risk intelligence in a government business enterprise (GBE) environment, instilling confidence in his clients.
Damian believes that organisational resilience isn’t just about recovery; it’s about bouncing back stronger. Damian emphasises creating an environment where challenges and adversity serve as stepping stones to greater success and transformation, empowering organisations to thrive in the face of change.
With a commitment to excellence and a passion for empowering businesses, Damian is dedicated to helping organisations achieve lasting resilience.
Manager | Risk & Resilience
Robin van Bergen
Robin brings over 25 years of international senior IT/Technology experience to the team, combined with IT Risk, Security and CPS230 implementation experience.
Originally from the Netherlands, Robin has held senior management technology and consultancy roles in financial services, the publishing and education sector, including disaster recovery, resilient systems and operational risk management responsibilities (‘putting out virtual fires’). He has recently led the CPS230 implementation for a customer owned bank.
Colloquially described as ‘Mr Fixit’, Robin assists in fixing problems with analysis, technology and/or process change, both operationally and through strategic digital transformation processes.
As a trusted advisor at/to the C-Suite, he works across organisational levels with different stakeholders and diverse teams of experts, translating ‘tech talk’ to plain language and leading the teams to success. In his spare time, he also puts out real fires as volunteer firefighter with the NSW Rural Fire Service, as well as enjoys outdoor activities, both on land and in/under water as scuba diver.
Director | Risk & Resilience
Peter Duffy
Peter brings 30 years of experience in relation to risk, crisis and issues management, assurance, governance and associated practices that are fundamental to sound decision making in a successful and resilient organisation.
As Director of Enterprise Risk Services for Battleground Group Peter delivers outcomes that are reflective of his experience based belief that effective risk management is vital in both protecting and enhancing business impact and value.
Peter has most recently led the Enterprise Risk Function for the CSIRO, Australia’s National Science Agency. In that role he developed and enhanced CSIRO’s Risk Framework to support increased risk maturity and risk aware decision making at all levels of the organisation.
In addition, Peter was responsible for business continuity, crisis and issues management and has taken a leading role in both the development of continuity and crisis frameworks and the application of those frameworks through significant crisis events.
Peter is regularly invited to present at risk conferences on the challenge of effectively factoring risk into organisational decision making to both protect and enhance business value.
CTO
Ray Kleijngeld
An all-round IT professional, Ray brings 30 years of IT industry expertise to Battleground’s back-end. Responsible for leading Battleground’s technology team, with analytical skills and broad, in-depth IT knowledge.
Ray is solution orientated and masters different technologies and frameworks with ease.
An avid cyclist, Ray is based in Melbourne and enjoys the vibrant culture and buzz of the city, right on his doorstep in Southbank.
Financial Controller
Dina Kraemer
Dina is the company’s financial controller and office manager, bringing experience from a diverse range of workplaces to Battleground. Working with our support team, Dina manages the operations of the business.
SALES DIRECTOR
Mark Caton
Mark is a passionate, commercially savvy sales leader who partners with enterprise-level teams to turn governance, risk, and compliance goals into measurable outcomes.
He brings a pragmatic, consultative style to his engagements and excels at building long-term customer value across regulated industries.
CEO & FOUNDER
Craig Goldberg
Craig is responsible for several global innovations in business continuity and resilience, using his expertise to develop tailored solutions for organisations of all sizes across a range of industries.
Craig brings the customer to the centre of the journey, to show the value and benefits of a strong and robust program of work.
Over the past 20 years Craig has quickly climbed the corporate ladder through the use of business acumen and IT skills to bridge the gap between IT and business within organisations.
Craig adds value through assisting his clients to anticipate, respond and adapt to the demands and uncertainties of incidents and crises to protect the integrity of their business.
Head of Battleground UK & EMEA | Resilience Consultant
Eli Goldberg
Eli brings a practitioner’s lens to risk and resilience, combining hands-on business continuity and crisis management experience with a software-led approach to helping organisations build effective operational resilience.
As Head of UK and EMEA, Eli leads the team and the growth of Battleground Live across the region, working with risk and resilience leaders to turn risk registers, BIAs, business continuity plans and exercise programs into connected, repeatable workflows for reporting and governance. He is known for cutting through “paper resilience”, focusing teams on what actually works under pressure, and designing pragmatic operating rhythms that improve oversight, accountability and speed of response.
Eli’s background spans regulated and high consequence environments including healthcare, logistics, financial services and government. A recipient of RMIA’s Risk Award in 2024, he specialises in translating complex resilience requirements into clear, decision-ready outputs for executives and boards, helping clients uplift capability across risk, business continuity and crisis management.
DIRECTOR I RISK & RESILIENCE
Paul Minter
Paul brings a wealth of expertise in non-financial risk management, grounded in practical experience and a deep understanding of regulatory expectations including 7 years in the Bank of England and 5 years leading APRA’s risk transformation team.
Paul directly shaped regulatory standards and practices, including co-authoring Australian operational risk regulation (CPS 230). He integrated data-driven insights into APRA’s approach to non-financial risk, shifting the focus from design to operational effectiveness testing, and piloted natural language processing for non-financial risk analysis.
Paul’s career started in the Bank of England, implementing the very first days of Basel III operational risk capital. In between, Paul amassed a decade of experience as a non-financial risk specialist within the financial services industry, covering all three lines of defence.
Director | Operational Risk
Joe McDavitt
Joe helps our clients connect their resilience efforts with broader operational risk management goals. Joe has held senior consultancy and management roles across retail banking, financial services, energy and utilities.
With more than 20 years experience, Joe has led significant projects in risk transformation, GRC system implementation, AML/CTF capability uplift and controls transformation. His experience has given him clear insight in to what works, and what doesn’t, when you seek to uplift risk management capabilities and behaviours. Joe’s focus is working with our APRA regulated clients, with a specific focus on CPS 230.
As Global Head of Product, Joe leads the team that develops our resilience-first GRC platform – Battleground Live. He is the key product architect, leveraging years of experience and hours of interactions with those who manage risk. Joe works closely with our product, sales and technical teams to deliver our vision of the greatest GRC – one that helps organisations to better think practically about how risks can impact how they achieve their goals and better prepare for and respond to disruption.
CTO
Ray Kleijngeld
An all-round IT professional, Ray brings 30 years of IT industry expertise to Battleground’s back-end. Responsible for leading Battleground’s technology team, with analytical skills and broad, in-depth IT knowledge.
Ray is solution orientated and masters different technologies and frameworks with ease.
An avid cyclist, Ray is based in Melbourne and enjoys the vibrant culture and buzz of the city, right on his doorstep in Southbank.
Financial Controller
Dina Kraemer
Dina is the company’s financial controller and office manager, bringing experience from a diverse range of workplaces to Battleground. Working with our support team, Dina manages the operations of the business.
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Our Battleground team
Ray Kleijngeld
CTO
Luke Smailes
Director | Risk Strategy & Technology
Georgina Stevenson
Manager | Risk & Resilience
Damian Connell
Manager | Risk & Resilience
Craig Goldberg
CEO & Founder
Peter Duffy
Director | Risk & Resilience
Jake Schwarz
Consultant
Eli Goldberg
Head of Battleground UK | Resilience Consultant
Michael K. Adonteng
Head of Sales | UK
Joe McDavitt
Director | Operational Risk
Approachable, easy-going, understanding of business dynamics/politics, etc. Always calm and collected and doesn't apply the pressure which I appreciate. Craig is a great sounding board and always happy to jump onto a call for some insights and to bounce ideas.
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FAQs
Yes, being a web based application it can be used anywhere there is web connectivity.
Yes, Battleground can be tailored to your organisation’s specific needs. Battleground can work seamlessly with your exisiting systems and software.
None. Battleground is a fully web and mobile based solution. All data management and system administration is done on any web browser.
The mobile application (Battleground Response) is compatible with iOS and Android and available on the App Stores.
Battleground can be used for your BIAs, all of your BCM plan development, management and conducting of testing as well as incident management.
Our pricing is designed around the size of your organisation and the modules chosen. Please contact us to discuss the specific pricing for your needs.
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