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Samantha  Stewart
General Manager

Samantha is very passionate about the electrical industry and its people. Having come from a long family lineage within the industry, Samantha is committed to delivering value to customers & suppliers alike. Adventurous and eager for new experiences, Samantha will take any opportunity to travel and learn about the world and the people in it.

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Scott  Freeman
Sales Manager

Scott has been in the electrical industry all his working career with roles within the electrical wholesale industry and with suppliers. He has been with ESC as National Sales Manager since 2017 and brings with him industry wide knowledge to support and mentor the sales team.

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Marcel  Van der Park
Commercial Manager

Marcel has worked in the electrical industry for over 40 years and brings a wealth of technical skill and experience to the company. With a specialist background in motor control and power distribution systems, Marcel manages the Suppliers, Products, Masterfile and Distribution.

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Rob  McKinnon
Channel Manager - Light Projects & Specification

Rob has significant experience within the electrical and lighting industry both in NZ and in the senior roles he has had in Germany and Asia over the last 20 years. He has a passion for lighting and is excited in leading our professional project and specification team in the promotion and delivery of high quality, innovative, and energy saving lighting technologies and solutions.

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Glenn  Stapleton
Emergency Lighting Product Manager

Glenn possesses extensive experience in Sales, Product, and Executive management, coupled with a background as an electrician. He has worked at Aotea electrical and gained valuable insights from his time at prominent end user sites such as Fortex and Glenbrook Steel mill.

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Rob  Ormsby
Ventilation and Commodity Product Manager

Rob has worked in the Electrical Industry for over 30 years. He has worked with Contractors, Wholesalers, and Suppliers all over NZ, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Rob specializes in Ventilation & Commodity Products and supports the Sales Team.

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Rudi  Delport
Product and Technical Manager

Rudi brings over 20 years of mechanical engineering experience and more than 30 years in quality assurance to our team. With 15 years in the New Zealand industry, his passion for R&D drives him to design and create innovative products, making him an invaluable asset.

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Rebekah  Clark
Marketing Manager

Rebekah brings several years of marketing experience to ESC, where her expertise is used to develop effective strategies, campaigns, and driving new product launches. With a passion for building strong brand identities, she consistently delivers impactful campaigns that resonate with target audiences.

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Amish  Sharma
Digital Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer

Amish is our versatile in-house digital marketer and graphic designer, bringing extensive expertise across a range of mediums. With a sharp eye for web development, product packaging, visual communication, and social media content creation, he thrives on solving challenges through creative innovation.

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Poppy  Callaghan
Supply Chain Coordinator

Poppy, a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s in Communications, brings fresh perspectives to her role as Supply Chain Coordinator. With her strong communication skills and attention to detail, she ensures smooth operations and efficient coordination within the supply chain process.

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Tarina  Fordham
Customer Experience & Masterfile Manager

Tarina began her career in ESC’s warehouse, advancing to customer service and now serving as Customer Experience and Masterfile Manager. She ensures seamless daily operations by managing complex data and reports, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining effective communication with suppliers and wholesalers.

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Tim  Scott
Customer Experience / Sales & Technical Support

Tim brings 10 years of experience in the electrical wholesale industry, where he has developed a strong passion for delivering excellent customer service. He is dedicated to understanding and addressing our customers' unique needs, always striving to find the best solutions for them.

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Leanne  Fox
Customer Experience / Internal Sales

Leanne has worked previously in inside sales and as a Sales Rep, mostly in the switchboard industry. After raising a family and a move to Hamilton from Auckland, she is glad to be back in the Industry and ensuring the customer is number 1 in Customer Experience.

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Rachael  Pease
Customer Experience / Sales & Project Support

Rachael comes to ESC after 17 years in the electrical wholesale industry. She has experience providing solutions around project support and project coordination ensuring customers have the best possible experience.

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Connor  Gotty
Auckland Sales Representative

With 6 years of experience as a qualified Electrician, Connor brings with him a vast knowledge and understanding of the electrical industry. His role as one of the Auckland Sales Rep exposes him to daily challenges, where he is able to utilise his previous experience on the tools to find the best solution.

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Gareth  King
Sales Representative - Auckland / Upper North Island

Gareth is a valuable addition to our team at ESC, embodying a fresh perspective. He possesses an exceptional foundational skill set derived from extensive years of experience in the customer service domain.

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Blair  Wackrow
Business Development Manager - Upper North Island

Blair has more than 10 years’ experience in national key accounts and sales management across hardware and FMCG, working in roles in Australia, the UK and New Zealand. His specialist area is across commodity products and tooling. He is very passionate about his customers and delivering the best service and results.

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Edward  Callaghan
Waikato Sales Representative

Edward has over 14 years of experience in the Electrical and Plumbing Industry, and has a specialty in Air Movement along with Tools & Commodity Products.

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Peter  Whitson
Lower North Island Sales Representative

Peter has been in the electrical industry for 10 years, split between wholesale, branch management and supply representative. Having completed the TechIES Lighting Certificate in 2019, he has a passion for lighting solutions, and has a good understanding of a wide range of products. He is always happy to assist in getting the right products for his customers and supporting the branch and contractors.

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Deryck  Syron
Christchurch / Upper South Island Sales Representative

Deryck, a qualified Industrial Electrician, brings with him over 25 years of Electrical Sales experience in a host of roles and markets right around NZ and Australia. He enjoys driving interest in new products and servicing the Wholesale/ Contractor sector.

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Hayley  Stevens
Christchurch / Lower South Sales Representative

Hayley comes with 12 years wholesale experience in the South Island before coming to ESC as a sales representative. She brings an open honest approach to sales and a wealth of product knowledge to help support both branch and contractor.

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Stephen  Collard
Product Specialist - Lighting

Stephen has worked in the Electrical Industry for over 25 years and with ESC for 15 of those. He has a wealth of knowledge on lighting in general and with emergency lighting and Stanilite being his specialty. He is also involved with industry groups, currently being the Treasurer of the IESANZ.

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Maurice  Davies
Emergency Lighting Design / Consultant

Maurice has come to Electrical Supply Corp with over 16 years of lighting experience from within the industry from general lighting to commercial lighting and emergency lighting. Being in the specification of luminaires as well as lighting design, Maurice can help with all your lighting support requirements.

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Emmet  McAteer
Business Development - Projects and Specification

With over 30 years of extensive experience in the lighting industry under his belt, Emmet has great insight into the industry and a lot to offer to ESC. He has a great rapport with his clients and is very passionate about customer service. Emmet is excited to tackle all challenges hurdled at him.

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Roger  Brechin
Business Development - Projects and Specification

Roger has been in the electrical industry for over 40 years and has a vast knowledge of lighting products. Roger has a keen eye for lighting, being able to provide solutions for our clients that go above and beyond their expectations.

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Aaron  Brown
Design & Sales Engineer

Aaron is an experienced Lighting Designer who has a passion for exceeding his client's expectations through thoughtful design, quality service and an eye for detail. Having been involved in many award winning projects Aaron has built a portfolio of work he can be very proud of.

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Sanna  Li
Lighting Designer / Technician

Sanna is a passionate and creative Electrical Engineer with demonstrated experience in the lighting and construction industry. Skilled in Lighting Design, Project Estimation, Project Management, Technical Support and Sales.

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Quintin  Voigt
Distribution Centre Manager

Quintin brings many years of experience in logistics and management, making him a key player in streamlining operations. His expertise ensures smooth coordination and efficient processes, contributing significantly to the success and growth of the team.

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Josiah  Fleming
Stock Control Coordinator

Josiah brings several years of stock coordination experience at ESC, where he excels in maintaining precise inventory control. His attention to detail and passion for accuracy ensure that stock management processes run smoothly, supporting efficient operations across the business.

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Ben  Sullivan
Inwards Goods Coordinator

Ben plays a crucial role in managing incoming stock and ensuring that inventory is processed efficiently. His attention to detail and organizational skills contribute to the smooth flow of goods, supporting seamless operations within the business.

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Rusi  Ratuki
Distribution Centre Team

Rusi has been a dedicated member of our distribution centre team for 9 years. His expertise in assembling ventilation packs ensures that every order meets our high-quality standards. His attention to detail and commitment make him an essential part of our operation.

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Shubham  Patel
Distribution Centre Team

Shubham has been a key part of our distribution center team for over four years. His focus on keeping operations running smoothly and his dedication to supporting the team ensures we maintain efficiency and deliver results every day.

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Gregan  Kearns
Distribution Centre Team

Gregan joined our team a year ago and has quickly become an essential part of our distribution operations. His commitment to accuracy and timely execution ensures our workflow remains seamless, helping us meet deadlines and deliver exceptional service.

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Brianna  Friis
Distribution Centre Team

Brianna has been a dedicated member of our distribution warehouse team for two years. With a keen eye for detail, she excels at ensuring every order is processed and dispatched on time, keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently.

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Rachel  Vuna
Distribution Centre Team

Rachel has been a dedicated warehouse packer with us for over 2 years. Her keen attention to detail and exceptional accuracy ensures every order is perfectly processed. She plays a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of efficiency and reliability.

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Kushal  Patel
Distribution Centre Team

Kushal joined the team as a temporary warehouse staff member, but his strong work ethic quickly stood out. As a result, he was offered a full-time position, where he continues to contribute to the team's success with dedication and reliability.

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Idea Services  Team
 

One of the departments that we are so proud of here at ESC is our Idea Services bulk packaging team. ESC has been a longtime supporter of Idea Services, and the work that they do. For over 20 years ESC has employed this group of outstanding people. They work hard ensuring that our jars of screws and fastenings are labelled, and have the correct quantities of product in them.