About Us

KYNTARI brings together frontline fire-safety operations, intelligent technology and workforce capability to create a more connected approach to compliance, risk and performance.

Built on Frontline Experience. Designed for the Future of Fire Safety.

KYNTARI is a fire safety and fire intelligence business combining frontline fire protection services, intelligent technology and workforce training in one connected model.

Built on 15 years of frontline fire-safety delivery and more than 100 years of combined industry, technology and commercial experience, we understand the realities of fire inspection, testing, maintenance and compliance where fragmented, reactive approaches leave organisations exposed.

KYNTARI connects field operations, asset and compliance information, and workforce capability through one fire intelligence ecosystem — helping organisations understand their compliance position, identify risk earlier and make better decisions across the assets they protect.

Why KYNTARI?

KYNTARI connects frontline fire protection services, operational intelligence and workforce capability to help organisations strengthen compliance, reduce risk and make better decisions across the fire-safety lifecycle.

Operational Experience
Built on 15 years of frontline fire-safety delivery and real-world operational knowledge.
Earlier Risk Visibility
Connected asset, inspection and defect information helps identify recurring issues and emerging risk sooner.
Stronger Compliance
Clearer visibility across obligations, inspections, defects and actions supports better assurance and control.
Better Asset Planning
Improved asset and condition information supports maintenance prioritisation, budgeting and future capital planning.
Reduced Reactive Exposure
Earlier intervention can help reduce avoidable failures, unplanned work, disruption and costly reactive responses.
Stronger Workforce
Training, technician development and operational guidance improve capability and consistency in the field.

The Team Building the Future of Fire Safety

KYNTARI brings together deep fire-safety experience with technology, growth, finance and international market expertise. Our leadership team is focused on building a scalable fire intelligence business grounded in real operational delivery.

Know Where You Stand.
Know What to Do Next.

KYNTARI helps you understand your compliance position, identify risk earlier and make better decisions about maintenance, capital planning and fire-safety performance.

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Christian McGuire

Chairman

Biography

Christian McGuire is Founder and Chair of KYNTARI, bringing more than 20 years of executive and industry experience across fire safety, compliance, operations and corporate development. His career has been defined by building commercially disciplined organisations, developing enduring enterprise relationships and contributing to the advancement of fire safety standards and industry practice.

Christian has held senior positions across the FPAA, FPAS and Queensland fire industry committees, with involvement spanning fire systems, licensing, compliance and technical standards. At KYNTARI, he provides strategic leadership across corporate direction, industry engagement and the continued development of the company’s Fire Intelligence capabilities across Australia and international markets.

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Ben Masnfield

CEO

Biography

Ben Mansfield is a senior growth and transformation executive with more than 20 years of experience leading organisations, technology platforms and major programs across Australia and international markets. His career spans technology, financial services, infrastructure, resources and government, combining executive leadership with corporate strategy, capital formation, commercial performance and complex transformation.

Ben has led significant organisational growth, global expansion and enterprise transformation programs for organisations including Clear Dynamics, Australian Unity and BHP. As Chief Executive Officer of KYNTARI, he is responsible for corporate performance, strategic execution, commercial governance and the leadership of the company’s domestic and international operations.
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Holly Bannatyne

Chief of Staff

Biography

Holly Bannatyne is Chief of Staff at KYNTARI, supporting the Office of the Founder and Chief Executive Officer across corporate governance, executive operations and strategic execution. Working across the executive leadership team, she provides coordination and oversight of corporate priorities, executive decision-making processes, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional initiatives.

Holly plays a key role in maintaining alignment between the Board, executive leadership and key external stakeholders, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into disciplined execution across the organisation. Her remit includes executive governance, corporate communications, investor and strategic partner engagement, organisational coordination and oversight of priority initiatives supporting KYNTARI’s operations across Australia and international markets.

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Geoffrey Schuhkraft

Executive Director – Middle East

Biography

Geoffrey Schuhkraft is an internationally experienced strategic advisor and business leader with more than 40 years of experience across Australia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. At KYNTARI, he provides executive leadership across international strategy, sovereign and institutional engagement, strategic partnerships and Middle East market development.

Geoffrey has held senior Middle East advisory roles with the City of Gold Coast and Trade and Investment Queensland, supporting government, trade and investment initiatives throughout the GCC. His extensive network across government, enterprise and investment communities strengthens KYNTARI’s international relationships, strategic positioning and engagement with major institutional stakeholders.

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David Griffith

CTO

Biography

David Griffith is Chief Technology Officer of KYNTARI, bringing more than 23 years of enterprise technology experience across private and government sectors. A senior technology executive and Founder and Managing Director of OneZero, he combines deep expertise across data architecture, cloud, artificial intelligence and enterprise systems with extensive experience delivering technology within complex and regulated environments.

David has held senior technology and data leadership positions across Atturra, Kidsoft, G8 Education and QSuper Group and holds a Master of Data Science from James Cook University. At KYNTARI, he is responsible for technology strategy, architecture, governance and delivery, ensuring the company’s technology environment supports enterprise performance, security and international operations.

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Rich Rowe

Chief Growth Officer

Biography

Rich Rowe is a global enterprise growth executive with more than 20 years of experience across corporate strategy, go-to-market, marketing and revenue growth throughout Australia, the UK, US, Middle East and Asia. He previously served as Group Digital Director at Michael Page International, supporting operations across more than 34 countries.

Rich is also Co-Founder and Director of Eloquent, a strategic B2B marketing and growth advisory firm. At KYNTARI, he leads corporate positioning, market strategy and commercial growth, aligning brand, customer engagement and business development to strengthen enterprise relationships and support the company’s international market presence.