Experience

Chubb New Zealand (Fire & Security)
• New Zealand
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• National Key Account Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Present


Valspar Paint (NZ) Limited

• National Trade Paint Centre Manager

  • Nov 2007 - Apr 2018

  Developed distribution footprint for company owned stores to promote trade channel growth including securing premises, lease negotiation and tenancy fit-out. Developed in store accessory ranging and promotional activity. Key team member in tendering / negotiating paint supply to MBIE for Canterbury EQC residential remedial work post 2011 earthquakes. Estimated paint value NZ$90M, Valspar one of 3 accredited suppliers. Developed distribution footprint for company owned stores to promote trade channel growth including securing premises, lease negotiation and tenancy fit-out. Developed in store accessory ranging and promotional activity. Key team member in tendering / negotiating paint supply to MBIE for Canterbury EQC residential remedial work post 2011 earthquakes. Estimated paint value NZ$90M, Valspar one of 3 accredited suppliers.



Wattyl Paint New Zealand Ltd. (now Valspar Paint)

• National Key Account Manager

  • Nov 2005 - Nov 2007

  Responsible for key accounts - Mitre 10 Group (MEGA, M10, Hammer Hardware), Colourplus independent paint channel. Developed promotional activity across accounts to drive sales. Responsible for key accounts - Mitre 10 Group (MEGA, M10, Hammer Hardware), Colourplus independent paint channel. Developed promotional activity across accounts to drive sales.



Fire Control Services Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

• General Manager

  • May 2005 - Nov 2005

  Managed day to day operational activity of installation and service divisions, 10 staff. Marketed FCS services to architects, specifiers, construction companies to source, tender and negotiate new business. Managed day to day operational activity of installation and service divisions, 10 staff. Marketed FCS services to architects, specifiers, construction companies to source, tender and negotiate new business.



Ampac New Zealand Ltd.

• Sales & Marketing NZ

  • Jun 2003 - May 2005

  Market Ampac Fire Protection systems to architects/specifiers, consulting engineers, construction companies, NZFS and end users. Increased national brand awareness through promotional activity including presentations, trade show displays. Engineered product systems for customers to specification compliance and assisted with programming and commissioning. Market Ampac Fire Protection systems to architects/specifiers, consulting engineers, construction companies, NZFS and end users. Increased national brand awareness through promotional activity including presentations, trade show displays. Engineered product systems for customers to specification compliance and assisted with programming and commissioning.



Guardall New Zealand Ltd.

• Manager Fire Division

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2003

  Managed day to day operational activity of Guardall Fire division. Developed strategic relationships with architects / specifiers, consulting engineers, construction companies to source, tender and negotiate new business. Managed day to day operational activity of Guardall Fire division. Developed strategic relationships with architects / specifiers, consulting engineers, construction companies to source, tender and negotiate new business.



Ziton New Zealand Ltd.

• Director

  • 1996 - 2001

  Successful start up of NZ operations for Ziton Fire Detection and Evacuation Systems. Developed new fire alarm products for NZ market (NZ2020 & ZP5 FAPs) Developed strategic relationships with architects/specifiers, consulting engineers, construction companies, installers, end users to ensure successful completion of projects. Projects include Auckland International Airport upgrade, Whangarei & Tauranga base hospitals, Southern Cross Hospital (Gilles Ave), Auckland City Library, Rydges Hotel, Heritage Hotel, Planet Hollywood Cinema complex, North harbour Stadium. Ensure regulatory compliance of equipment to government and local authority legislation. Show less



Argus Fire Protection Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Alarms Contract manager

  • 1994 - 1996

  Developed strategic relationships with key stakeholders including consulting engineers, specifiers, construction companies, end-users and contract installers. Sourced, tendered & negotiated new work including Auckland International Airport upgrade electronic fore & evacuation systems, Whangarei Base Hospital upgrade fire, evacuation & nurse call systems. Managed alarm installations end to end to service handover. Developed strategic relationships with key stakeholders including consulting engineers, specifiers, construction companies, end-users and contract installers. Sourced, tendered & negotiated new work including Auckland International Airport upgrade electronic fore & evacuation systems, Whangarei Base Hospital upgrade fire, evacuation & nurse call systems. Managed alarm installations end to end to service handover.



Fire Fighting Enterprises

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wellington Region Contracts Manager

  • 1986 - 1994

  Developed strategic relationships with key stakeholders including consulting engineers, specifiers, construction companies, end-users and contract installers. Secured major fire and security projects including National Mutual (9 building network), Wellington Civic Centre (5 building network), Park Royal Hotel, 111 The Terrace. Sourced, tendered & negotiated new work for both Fire Protection and Access Control / CCTV / Intrusion Detection. Managed installations end to end to service handover. Show less