Scott Cornwall

Scott has a passion for the strategic application of technology and innovation.
He is driven to get things done with strong execution and a proven background and track record for innovation in several of New Zealand’s top technology companies.
Co-founder and Executive Co-Director for airport consulting company xplane Ltd.Core Expertise
• Airport Passenger Processing Technology - CUPPS and CUSS
• Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) Design and Analysis
• Research and analytics
• Automation software systems and IT infrastructure
• 3D Simulation and Emulation software
• Industrial software product development

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Kate Cornwall

After a successful career in corporate business, with change management and project management qualifications, Kate made a change to operating her own glass art practice.
Kate works extensively promoting glass art in New Zealand, running Glass Art In NZ, an organisation that focuses on collaboration and connecting glass and artists across New Zealand. Kate regularly organises glass art exhibitions, including the largest glass art exhibition in NZ history.
Kate has represented the United Nations 2022 International Year of Glass NZ working group, worked on the Executive Committee for the NZ Society of Glass Artists (NZSAG), as part of the team organizing the 2019 Colab Conference and as the Editor for the NZSAG magazine.

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xplane

Passenger and baggage handling technology consultancy

Role:
Scott - Executive Co-Director

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Red Hot Glass

Glass Art and Glass Industry Trade Supplier

Role:
Scott - Director
Kate - Artist, Creative Director

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GAINZ (Glass Art In NZ)

Community and networking. Promoter and exhibitor for NZ Glass Art

Role:
Scott - Director
Kate - Creative Director

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Kate Cornwall Glass

Glass Artist

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ScanStuff

Digital document scanning service

Role:
Scott - Director
Kate - Operational Manager

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Carrot Junction Records

Independent Music Label

Role:
Scott - Director

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xplane

2015-now

Currently using innovation experience to improve aviation and drive towards Smart Airports

Glidepath Automated Bag Drop

2011-2015

Responsible for the development of the Glidepath Automated Bag Drop, a collaboration with YVR (Vancouver Airport). The first ABD in the world to successfully use camera technology for high performance bag tag reading.

Sym3 3D SCADA and Simulation

2006-2010

Building on the earlier products of Scenic SCADA and Virtual Airport, drove the development and commercialisation of Sym3 as a general purpose 3D simulation, emulation and SCADA software product. Achieved the NZ Exporter of the Year award for BCS Group.

Virtual Airport Emulator

2003-2007

Responsible for the development and commercialisation of Virtual Airport, one of the first 3D simulation and emulation software products built specifically for baggage handling systems.

Scenic SCADA

2002-2009

Responsible for the development and commercialisation of the Scenic low cost SCADA software, based on the OPC protocol.

VBox Photo Kiosk

2001-2005

Responsible for the development of the Viko VBox photo kiosk, driving market change as the photo processing industry transitioned away from wet processing. Established a number 2 position in the local market behind Fujifilm kiosks.

Airflow HLC for baggage handling systems

2000-2010

Responsible for the development and commercialisation of the Airflow High Level Control software for airport baggage systems, establishing the dominant position in the Australasian market. Managed the product over a ten year period from the original Airflow 2000 version to the re-design as Airflow G5 in 2010.

OPC Interface for PLC

1998

Pioneered the development of one of the first commercially available OPC software interfaces for a PLC based on the newly established OPC protocol for open communications.

State Machine Based PLC

1996

Responsible for the software development of the award-winning Fisher & Paykel PSC Grasp development environment and PLC operating system, for the newly developed PSC3 state machine based PLC.

PC Based Control System

1987

Developed a PC based control system for an Auckland based stainless steel silo manufacturer, well before PCs became established as an alternative to PLCs.

Scott has a passion for the strategic application of technology and innovation.
He is driven to get things done with strong execution and a proven background and track record for innovation in several of New Zealand’s top technology companies, including:
- Co-founder and Executive Co-Director for xplane, leading airport industry consultancy.
- Executive team member that grew BCS Group (now Daifuku) to become one of New Zealand’s top 20 ranked technology companies and 2010 NZ Exporter of the Year.
- Co-founded Sym3 (formerly Sentech Software) and managed this company for 10 years, creating industrial software products and services, and gaining 90% share in our key market. Achieved many international wins with high value software projects.
- Software Development Manager for a world leading industrial automation product family at Fisher & PaykelCore Expertise
• Airport Passenger Processing Technology – CUPPS/CUTE, CUSS Kiosks and ABDs, eGates, Biometrics
• Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) Design and Analysis
• BHS High Level Control (HLC) systems, SCADA and IT infrastructure
• 3D Simulation and Emulation software
• Industrial software product development

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• Business History
• Innovation Track Record

Before establishing her full time creative practice, Kate built a successful career in the finance sector, managing projects and corporate change. She earned formal project management and change management qualifications and led complex organisational initiatives.
Kate’s leadership extends beyond Aotearoa. In 2022, she served as an official New Zealand representative for the United Nations International Year of Glass (IYOG). Acting as a conduit between New Zealand and the UN, Kate coordinated national participation, reported on events across the motu, and chaired monthly meetings for participating artists. She also received UN funding for an exhibition celebrating glass during the International Year of Glass, further strengthening New Zealand’s presence within the global glass community.
Alongside her studio work, Kate has contributed significantly to the glass arts sector in Aotearoa. As Editor and committee member of the New Zealand Society of Artists in Glass (NZSAG), she was part of the organising team for the 2019 NZSAG–Ausglass Joint Conference in Whanganui. This major Trans-Tasman event received substantial Creative New Zealand funding, reflecting its national importance and ambition. As part of the pre-conference preparation, Kate travelled to Murano, Italy — one of the world’s most significant centres for glassmaking — to build international partnerships and strengthen global connections for the event.
During her time with NZSAG, Kate also used her technical expertise to rebuild the organisation’s website after it was shut down due to a hacking incident. She restored functionality, rebuilt the platform, and personally hosted the website for four years, ensuring continuity for members and maintaining a vital communication channel for the sector.
Kate is the driving force behind the nationally successful Glass Art in NZ (GAINZ). Focused on providing community, fostering conversations, and increasing public awareness of glass within the New Zealand arts landscape, GAINZ has become a vital platform for connection and visibility. Through GAINZ, Kate has helped connect hundreds of artists, increased national visibility for glass, and created new opportunities for both emerging and established makers.
As part of organising national exhibitions, Kate secured Creative Communities funding from Auckland Council Creative Communities NZ for Focus on Glass 2022, which became the largest glass exhibition in the country, showcasing over 200 individual works by New Zealand glass artists and attracting significant public engagement. She also received Creative Communities funding from the Matamata Piako District Council to present a travelling exhibition, 5 Women in Glass, expanding opportunities for artists to share their work with new audiences. Kate’s leadership during the Covid 19 period — when exhibition opportunities were scarce — demonstrated both initiative and deep commitment to supporting the glass community. She continues to run GAINZ and remains passionate about strengthening and advocating for the NZ glass sector.
Kate is also the Creative Director of Red Hot Glass, supplying wholesale glass art to gift galleries across Aotearoa and providing trade products to the wider New Zealand art community. This role reflects her strong commercial understanding of the arts sector, her ability to manage production and distribution, and her commitment to supporting the creative ecosystem.

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