Movers & Shakers

Grace Removals Group has appointed Brent Fitzsimons as national corporate development manager, heading the corporate services department in New Zealand. Fitzsimons is responsible for developing partnerships with the business community. Previously with Crown Relocations, he has eight years' experience in the relocations industry.

Opus International Consultants has appointed Mark Hoyle as a senior engineer in its Environmental Division. Hoyle arrives from working in local authorities, most recently at North Shore City Council.

Steve Nisbet has joined Eagle Technology Group as business solutions business manager in Auckland. Nisbet joins the firm from Computer Brokers where he was national sales manager.

David Long has joined infrastructure maintenance company Transfield Services as alliance support manager for the Toll Rail contract. Long is responsible for delivering the operational support components of the outsource services provided to Toll Rail. The chartered engineer spent 17 years in the New Zealand Air Force.

McDonald's Restaurants has appointed Grainne Troute as country manager. Troute started with the company 12 years ago, setting up its HR department and then becoming the company's executive vice president.

Kingsley Gainsford has joined Donington in Auckland as career transition consultant.

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