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About Us

Veresco was founded to address a critical gap in the market: the need for integrated governance, risk, and compliance expertise delivered with the agility and personal touch of a boutique consultancy.

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Our Story

Established by Dan Ussher, a recognised authority in governance, risk, and compliance, Veresco brings together specialists from across the GRC spectrum to deliver holistic solutions that address the interconnected nature of modern compliance challenges. Our team has extensive experience working with organisations of all sizes, from fast-growing startups to established enterprises, across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. This diverse background gives us unique insight into the practical implementation of compliance frameworks in different contexts and industries.

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Our Approach

At Veresco, we believe that effective compliance should be:

  • Integrated

    Addressing multiple frameworks through a unified approach

  • Pragmatic

    Focused on real-world outcomes, not theoretical perfection

  • Value-Creating

    Transforming compliance from a cost into a competitive advantage

  • Sustainable

    Building capabilities that continue to deliver value over time

This philosophy underpins everything we do, from our proprietary framework that maps overlapping controls across different standards to our hands-on implementation support that ensures compliance becomes embedded in your organisation's DNA.

Our Team

Veresco brings together experts with deep domain knowledge across information security, financial compliance, ESG, and third-party risk management. Our consultants have backgrounds in both large consulting firms and specialist boutiques, giving them a unique perspective on delivering high-quality solutions without unnecessary complexity or cost. Led by founder Dan Ussher, our team combines technical expertise with practical business acumen, ensuring that our advice is always contextual, actionable, and aligned with your strategic objectives.

  • Dan Ussher, founder of Veresco

    Dan Ussher

    Founder & CEO, Head of Revenue, Sales & Marketing

  • Daintree Peters, Veresco

    Daintree Peters

    Co-Founder & Head of Product Development

  • Geoff Hetherington, Veresco

    Geoff Hetherington

    GM, Operations, Advisory Board Chair

  • Martin Blake, Veresco

    Martin Blake

    GM, Environmental & Social Governance (ESG), Advisory Board Chair

  • Adam Hoskins, Veresco

    Adam Hoskins

    CFO

  • Shelley Breen, Veresco

    Shelley Breen

    GM, Marketing

  • Roger Dedrick, Veresco

    Roger Dedrick

    Technology & Cyber Security

Our Values

Discover how we simplify complex regulatory landscapes into actionable strategies for your business.

  • Integrity

    We provide honest, independent advice focused on your best interests

  • Excellence

    We deliver exceptional quality in everything we do

  • Pragmatism

    We focus on practical solutions that achieve real-world results

  • Partnership

    We work collaboratively with you to build lasting capabilities

  • Innovation

    We continuously evolve our approach to address emerging challenges