About Us

A global leader in providing innovative weather information services, contributing to the bottom line of businesses and the wellbeing of millions of people around the world.

We are an international organization with over 300 employees, focused on delivering powerful weather intelligence to our clients worldwide.

Based in New Zealand, we operate as MetService and export our services globally as MetraWeather. Our team of world-class meteorologists and technologists is the foundation of our expertise and research.

We blend rigorous scientific methods with innovative product development to create cutting-edge weather solutions for our customers. Our goal is to redefine the weather industry and help our clients create wealth through informed decision-making.

Our History

Meet the team

Alex Zadnik

Business Manager for MetraWeather Australia

BSc majoring in Meteorology and Climate. University of Melbourne 2000
Master of Business Administration and Analytics Management, Melbourne Business School 2020
10+ years of operational weather forecasting and 10+ years of client account management, business development and sales experience.

Angelo Portelli

Sales Delivery & Account Manager

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physics), Curtin University 1990
30+ years marine forecasting and sales experience with WNI, OWS and MetraWeather

Gieanne Malimban

Sales Consultant, Philippines

Sales, Marketing and client account management expert with 9 years of experience. Skilled in creating and implementing sales and marketing strategies that drive revenue growth and customer retention.
The Philippine’s lead with MetraWeather services, forecasted to bring heavy showers of customer assistance (understanding their needs and providing them with tailored weather solutions) with warm smiles to partners and clients.

Graeme Brittain

Meteorological Consultant

BSc (Hons) Meteorology and Oceanography – University of East Anglia, UK.
5+ years of forecasting experience

Katarina Kovacevic

Meteorological Consultant

BSc and a Post Grad Dip in Maths from the University of Melbourne.
10 years experience as a weather forecast for BoM, 18 months at MetraWeather

Lucy Batt

GM International Business │ Director

Lucy is responsible for delivering strategic initiatives across MetraWeather’s international markets.
As an experienced meteorologist and people leader, Lucy heads a team of passionate sales & consultancy staff who deliver best-in-class services to industries around the world.
Originally from the UK and now based in Sydney, Lucy gets to indulge her passion for weather in her day job and on weekends… whether that be on the beach or chasing a storm.
BSc, MSc, Dir. Vice Chair Australian Meteorological Service Providers Association (AMSPA)
Over 10 years with MetraWeather providing commercial weather solutions to international business.

Liz McLaughlin

Head of Client Data Service

BSc(Hons) Physics, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
Dip Applied Science Meteorology, Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
36+ years at MetService in Meteorology and Client Data Services roles

Mohammed Nabi

Meteorological Consultant Team Lead

BSc (Mathematics/Physics)
PGDip (Mathematics)
PGDip (Meteorology)
WMO Class 1 Meteorologist
Deep Learning/AI Specialisation (DeepLearning.AI)
10+ years forecasting experience with MetraWeather/MetService and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology