People in Business: Appointments
Simpson Grierson has appointed Sheena Sarkarmarketing director. Ms Sarkar has worked as a business development and marketing professional and dispute resolution solicitor. Before joining the firm, she worked with White & Case in its Paris office for seven years, after four years in London at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in business development and legal roles.
Colonial First Estate Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) has appointed Angus McNaughtonmanaging director of CFSGAM Property. Mr McNaughton was previously head of wholesale property funds at CFSGAM. He has had 17 years with the company.
Susan Patersonhas been appointed deputy chairwoman at Abano Healthcare Group. Ms Paterson has been a director of Abano since 2005 and is chairwoman of the remuneration committee. She is a member of the Electricity Authority and chairwoman of Airways Corporation of NZ and of Theta System.
Stephen Morris has been appointed general manager at Wellington’s Avida Mediterranean Bar and Restaurant. Mr Morris’ has worked for Boulcott Street Bistro and Johnston Streets and most recently worked as general manager of Shed 5 on Wellington’s waterfront.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has appointed Vanessa Mooredirector of sales, CWT Australia and New Zealand. Ms Moore joined CWT in March 2002 as business development manager before being promoted to of director of sales in 2006. Ms Moore has twice won the CWT Australia’s Salesperson of the Year Award.
Momentum Brands, the spirit and liquor division of Independent Liquor, has appointed Joseph Sneenational key account manager. Mr Snee previously worked at Lion Nathan where he held roles between 2006 and 2011, as a sales executive in both the Hawke’s Bay and Auckland as well as being a business development executive.
Impact Project Management has appointed two project managers. Jon Dolanwill oversee the creation of Christ-church City Council’s design and implementation plan for the city centre re-build. Previously, he worked on the Capital District Infrastructure Project based in Abu Dhabi. Matt Freeman has work experience including public private partnerships in the healthcare and law and order sectors.
Fastway Couriers has appointedChristine Guymarketing manager. Ms Guy has more than 15 years’ experience as a marketing manager across a range of companies and industries, including seven years with Australia Post.
Tim Beck has been appointed Independent Liquor marketing manager bourbon. His experience includes being marketing manager at Fonterra Brands NZ. Ilse Wolfe has been appointed marketing manager vodka. Previously she was partner marketing manager at Microsoft. Jason Naylorhas been appointed trade marketing manager beer. Previously, he was with Hancock’s Wine and Spirits. Glen McCrackenhas been appointed trade marketing manager RTDs and spirits and comes from Frucor Beverages where he was national account manager for Progressive Enterprises.
H2R Consulting has appointed Sheryl Greensenior consultant. Ms Green has recruitment experience in Auckland. She has business experience in holding senior general manager, human resources, sales and operations positions.