Dave Greenberg
Dave Greenberg is a crisis management speaker, trainer, and trusted advisor to high-pressure organisations across Australia and New Zealand.
Dave grew up in New York City and helped save a life for the first time, performing CPR on a stranger, when he was only 13 years old.
He arrived in New Zealand for a one year IT contract, in 1990 and never left.
Over 25 years, Dave flew on 4,000 missions as a crewman on the Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter. He responded to everything from natural disasters and mass-casualty incidents to remote rescues and high-profile emergencies. His frontline insights — forged in life-or-death moments — shape how businesses prepare, respond and recover when things go wrong.
In 2020, Dave was appointed as a National COVID-19 Response Manager by the New Zealand Ministry of Health, working directly with senior government officials, including the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Today, Dave speaks to audiences in high-pressure sectors ranging from utilities and transport to construction, real estate and finance — helping organisations bridge the gap between their plans and real-world performance.
Dave is the creator of the BRACE, TRUSTED and SIZE-UP frameworks – all designed to help teams stay composed and effective under pressure. His talks draw on real events, delivered with energy, empathy, and zero fluff.
Known for making crisis leadership relatable and actionable, Dave’s clients value his ability to speak the language of both boardrooms and boots-on-the-ground teams.
Whether you’re managing a property, leading a sales team, or running a multi-office agency, Dave will challenge assumptions, spark critical thinking, and equips audiences with the tools and confidence to lead in their toughest moments.
Let’s chat about how I can assist your organisation to be better prepared, before your next worst day strikes!
Let's Have A Chat, Before Your Next Worst Day!
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Emergency Response is my story – it takes you along on my adventures, starting back in New York City and then on to some of the dramatic rescues I helped complete as a crew member on a rescue helicopter in New Zealand.
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