Sugar International Recruitment has announced the appointment of Phil Gray as the northern regional sales manager for Villa Maria Estate Winery. He brings more than 10 years of sales and account management experience within the wine industry to this role. Prior to joining Villa Maria Estate, he was
the northern regional sales manager for Nobilo Wine Group.
Frederika Walls has been promoted to the role of general manager of Alexander Communications, with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the company. Walls joined Alexander Communications in 2006 and most recently held the position of account director.
Insolvency specialist Graham McKenzie has returned to Bell Gully after serving as a member of the 32nd America's Cup International Jury based in Valencia, Spain. He returns as a consultant to the firm where he spent 24 years as a partner.
Ejaaz Dean has been appointed executive manager table games. Ejaaz has more than 20 years experience in the casino industry, having previously held key management positions at Burswood Casino in Perth, Star City in Sydney and Crown Casino in Melbourne.
The Child Cancer Foundation has appointed former director of human resources for Vodafone New Zealand, Neil Porteous to the role of chief executive officer. Prior to joining the Child Cancer Foundation, Mr Porteous held a variety of senior leadership roles within Vodafone New Zealand including HR Director.
NZ furniture manufacturer Criterion has promoted Chris Pickering to the position of group marketing manager, based in Auckland. Pickering, who joined Criterion in 2004 as NZ sales manager, was previously NZ sales & marketing manager, with his role growing to include managing sales to the USA.
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