"We treat all of our clients as individuals with their own working styles and needs. This enables us to pair you with the Consultant that best suits you, promoting a not only successful, but enjoyable engagement journey."
Piers Riley
Founder & New Business Lead
Piers is the Founder of Kiwi Bid Support and an experienced APMP qualified Bid Manager & Tender Writer.
As the Client Account Manager, Piers is your first point of contact. He plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive support to our clients and the consultancy team throughout each project engagement. This involves liaising closely with clients to understand their specific requirements and providing strategic advice.
Prior to founding Kiwi Bid Support, Piers worked with several large international law firms, construction companies, accountancy firms, technology companies and other professional service firms (cleaning, electricians, plumbers, etc). He has managed a wide range of small to large-scale bids with values ranging from $30,000 to $400m+ contracts.
Piers is often described by his clients as approachable and able to provide tailored advice specific to each client he partners with.
Qualifications
Association of Proposal Management Professionals
Business Management & Enterprise (BA Hons) De Montfort University, UK
Leadership Team Experience and Training
Tech Skills
GETS
MS Office
MS SharePoint
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
What You Didn't Know About Piers
Piers won the School Chess Championship at the age of 16 (it didn’t help him win any popularity awards).
Piers is a keen hockey player and was part of the team that won the Central Otago Hockey Division in 2023 and 2026.
Piers has finessed his ability to put his daughter to sleep when she is tired (or even overly tired, which is apparently a thing).