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Our Product Design Team

Shane

Executive Vice President Product Development (Auckland, NZ)

A Maurice Paykel Scholarship recipient, Shane first joined Fisher & Paykel as a graduate in 2001. He left in 2004 to gain overseas experience in the UK and returned to our NZ–based Product Development team a couple of years later. He's had an exciting career since, involved in a variety of ground–breaking projects that led him to become Group Chief Engineer before taking up an exciting Vice President of Product role in Costa Mesa, California.

Today, Shane is Executive Vice President Product Development based at our East Tamaki Head Office and is as excited as ever about what the future holds at Fisher & Paykel. From his humble beginnings as a model maker for fridge prototypes, Shane's had the chance to immerse himself in industry–leading work in research and development. Every step of the way he has admired how strongly the spirit of innovation shines at Fisher & Paykel, with no idea a bad one.

Reflecting on his growth over the past 20 years, Shane says, Fisher & Paykel is full of opportunity. I could never have predicted where my career has ended up going – it's changed and grown so much, and I've had loads of learning along the way. There's so much to do here, you just have to stay open and say ‘yes’.

Geoff

Product Design Manager – Laundry (Auckland, NZ)

A fitter & turner by trade and motorcycle racer on the weekends, Geoff's first role under the Fisher & Paykel umbrella brought him to New Zealand from the UK in 2004. Later, as a Design Engineer he travelled to China to work on Front Loader washer products – a unique opportunity to conquer new challenges and refine his approach. Geoff recalls his time in China as being eye-opening, not only in exploring a new culture, but in understanding the vast scope of opportunity at Fisher & Paykel. It was while in China that Geoff decided he wanted to become a Chief Engineer; a goal he set and met swiftly, applying the same mindset he's used with bike racing over the years. For 17 years, he's taken on new challenges, gone into the pit and come out stronger.

Geoff sees Fisher & Paykel as a place where anybody can shine. Through sheer hard work and determination, he's enjoyed a variety of leadership roles his younger self never thought possible. This is very much a place where if you show capability, opportunities will come. Case in point, my career – my only qualification is as a Fitter & Turner. I've worked hard from the beginning, always given it my all, and opportunities have come as a result. I've said yes each time, and it just keeps getting better.

Alex

Product Development Engineer (Dunedin, NZ)

Alex joined Fisher & Paykel as a graduate in 2013, before leaving to experience more of the world. He returned to our Dunedin office three years later and joined the Cooking Systems Cavity team doing a bit of everything, from CAD design to prototyping and testing.

Alex has always been a creative person and enjoyed problem solving. Fisher & Paykel was somewhere I could freely express my ideas and really challenge myself. Having grown up in the countryside I always loved the outdoors, and the Dunedin site is a great place to be as the outdoors are so accessible. It's one of the few high–profile companies in the world where a good work/life balance can be achieved.

One of Alex's highlights during his time here was visiting Fisher & Paykel Mexico, one of our offshore manufacturing facilities, where he had the chance to get familiar with how our parts and products are built and assembled. “Fisher & Paykel not only fosters a friendly culture and promotes a healthy work–life balance but also invests in my personal development. During my time here, I've had the opportunity to participate in a range of courses such as speechcraft, TIG welding, plastics, and simulation, among others. If you're looking to expand your skill set, Fisher & Paykel is a great place to do so.”

Gangi

Product Development Functional Leader (Dunedin, NZ)

Gangi joined Fisher & Paykel in 2018 as Functional Leader for the Oven & Range Structures team, designing and developing cooking appliances. He then stepped into his current role as Functional Leader of the Customer Interfaces team where he develops customer interfaces on cooking appliances.

Drawn to Fisher & Paykel by the innovative design culture, Gangi loves that he's seen our human–centred brand ethos come to life in more than just product design, describing the culture as diverse and inclusive with a global mindset. Gangi resonates with all five of our core values, particularly Curious and Innovative. Our purpose and values speak to how we design and develop products with people in mind and the life lived around our products.

Working with passionate colleagues to develop emerging cooking products with market differentiating Visual Brand Language is Gangi's highlight of working at Fisher & Paykel, and to anyone considering a career here he says, it's a Great opportunity to be part of a wonderful culture. Bring your passion and unleash your potential.

Renu

Senior Manager Product Development (Thailand)

Renu joined Fisher & Paykel at the start of 2023 to build and lead a new Product Development team based at our manufacturing site in Thailand. She saw a chance to step into a pivotal leadership role, working on innovative projects and collaborating with talented teams across Thailand and New Zealand, to support the expansion of our global business.

Renu's onboarding process included a stint in New Zealand, giving her the chance to deeply understand how our values and purpose shape the organisational culture. At Fisher & Paykel, creativity and innovation are deeply woven into our ways of working. It is this ethos that emphasises our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where every voice is valued and trusted. As Renu puts it, Fisher & Paykel places a strong emphasis on the human–centred approach to product design and development, which involves placing the needs and experiences of customers at the forefront of their product development process.

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Jim

Product Development Engineer (Auckland, NZ)

During his four and a half years at Fisher & Paykel, Jim has had the privilege of working alongside true experts in their field, giving him opportunities to overcome design challenges and foster personal growth. He spends his time creating design solutions for our refrigeration products and has had the opportunity to take on leadership roles developing key features for new products.

Jim was drawn to Fisher & Paykel because he knew the brand, he was familiar with the way we work, and he felt a connection to our values – specifically Curiosity and Innovation. A strong advocate for sustainability, he appreciates being part of a company that prioritises this at the heart of our goals. He can see first–hand how our brand's commitment to sustainability impacts the decisions we make about the next generation of products. This helps him develop as an engineer and maximise his strengths.

Zoey

General Manager of Product Line – Cooking (Auckland, NZ)

Zoey began her career at Fisher & Paykel as an intern in 2007. She worked as an Electronics Engineer for six years before working her way up to Group Chief Engineer in 2018. In November 2019, she made the move from Dunedin to Auckland taking on the role of General Manager – Cooking Product Line.

In every role Zoey has had over the past 14 years at Fisher & Paykel, she's been blown away by the opportunities and mentorship offerings, as well as the 'family feel' culture at the company. Generous is her favourite company value, as it's one she's seen embodied time and time again. Zoey feels she's on a continuous learning journey at Fisher & Paykel and credits the generosity of time from peers and mentors for empowering her to constantly learn and progress. Zoey was 27 when she became Chief Engineer, our youngest ever at the time – an achievement she's especially proud of within a male–dominated industry.

Excited about the future at Fisher & Paykel, Zoey says, “Not a lot of companies are truly global – being under the Haier umbrella but headquartered in New Zealand is unique and opens up opportunities not just here but abroad. Ours is a culture where people thrive.”

Katrina

Executive Vice President Product Lines and Marketing (Auckland, NZ)

Immersed in design–led roles her entire career, Katrina joined Fisher & Paykel as a Global Product Manager in 2018 and quickly progressed to General Manager – Refrigeration Product Line and in 2022 to Executive Vice President Product Lines and Marketing. An active member of our employee–led Gender Inclusion and Diversity network, Katrina loves that there is a strong and consistent company–wide belief in our Purpose & Values. It's never about personal agenda. Everything here is team–based, and everyone is super generous with their time. We're actively encouraged to seek out others' guidance and insight – it's such a great way to learn.

Katrina's role touches a broad spectrum, end–to–end from smart product development and design to communications and marketing. Driven by commercial success in the long term, Katrina loves that her leadership role still allows her to work hands–on with our products, spending a lot of time with Engineers to figure out what's likely to work and when. Involved in numerous projects, a typical day for her involves lots of talking, listening, and shaping the direction of future product development.

Sara

General Manager Marketing (Auckland, NZ)

Born and raised in Spain, Sara has called New Zealand home for the last ten years. So, when an opportunity arose to join an iconic New Zealand based brand operating on a global scale, Sara jumped at the chance. As General Manager Marketing for New Zealand, Sara is responsible for strategic planning and execution of marketing strategies for Fisher & Paykel and the Haier brand in the New Zealand market. Sara and her team work with both B2C and B2B customers, deploying tactics to attract, engage, convert, and retain the audience.

Sara says that the Auckland Fisher & Paykel Experience Centre brings to life our human–centred philosophy, proudly celebrating New Zealand while delivering on our promise to enhance the lives of our customers. She resonates closely with our 'Trusted' value; always delivering on her promises and committing deeply to do what she says she will do. This is her first role at Fisher & Paykel, and she loves the challenge, and opportunities for growth and development that she sees in the business.

Riki

Area Manager (Christchurch, NZ)

Riki joined Fisher & Paykel seven years ago with a desire to advance his sales career. He says it's a privilege to be able to take world–class products and market them in New Zealand where they are designed. During his time here, Riki has represented the Haier brand as well as Fisher & Paykel.

Riki supports our customers around the South Island by facilitating product and sales training, as well as planning and executing in–store display experiences. He's also the first line of support for day–to–day business queries from his customer base. He sees opportunities to bring to life the statement 'creating' moments of delight' in our customers as well as users of our products. Being a problem solver at heart, Riki aligns closely with our values of Curiosity and Innovation, which are brought to life in his interactions with our customers.

Being a human–centered business, Riki appreciates the culture at Fisher & Paykel, the opportunity he has had to give back to his community and being able to find a balance between his role and spending quality time with his family.

Briana

Design Development Manager (New York City, USA)

A stalwart of the kitchen and bathroom industry, Briana joined Fisher & Paykel in 2016 as a Product Specialist, she became the NYC Experience Centre Manager in 2017 and moved into her current role as Design Development Manager in mid–2021. Excited by the vastness of her territory and its growth opportunities, Briana believes that Fisher & Paykel has something different to offer, starting with good design. She loves hosting design events and making lasting connections among the community of architects and specifiers she works with.

Describing her experience at Fisher & Paykel so far, she says, The brand is cool, the people are great, and we're growing fast. I really value the ability to be my authentic self, something that has been fostered by leadership. We are all encouraged to be ourselves, to make impactful decisions within our functional groups, and to be open and honest. Our culture is a huge part of what makes Fisher & Paykel such a great place to work.

Barbara

Design Development Manager (New York City, USA)

Based in New York City, Barbara fills her day engaging with designers, architects and developers who are looking to specify products for their projects. She works remotely but loves that we have a showroom within walking distance of her apartment, showcasing our ‘absolutely beautiful’ products.

Of our five values, Barbara most closely connects with Curious, Trusted and Generous. Curious speaks to who she is as a person – always asking questions to better understand a situation or person – and Trusted and Generous are core to how she nurtures relationships. Barbara enjoys deep diving into projects, understanding the who, what and why to create innovative, sustainable solutions, and is particularly proud to do so alongside our incredible Marketing team.

Relationship building is a core aspect of Barbara's role, and her favourite. As she describes, Our culture here in North America is truly fantastic. We are such a cohesive team, all so helpful and inclusive with each other. Between leadership, culture, and true joy in what she does, Barbara says, I seriously wake up each and every day wanting to give the best of me!

Isabella

Builder Development Manager (Auckland, NZ)

With a Bachelor of Food Science and a Bachelor of International Business, Isabella was destined to join Fisher & Paykel. Growing up with the brand she had an eye on our business and was waiting for the right opportunity to come along. Isabella joined us three years ago, starting off in a Customer Success position and later moving into her current role as a Business Development Manager operating in the group home building sector.

Isabella’s time is split between the office in Auckland, working from home and out visiting customers across the North Island of New Zealand. She partners with her customers to provide the right appliance solutions for new home builds. Moving from a Customer Success role into her current position has allowed Isabella to understand the full customer journey. She loves that at Fisher & Paykel, we pride ourselves on being human–centered and can see how this influences not only our design thinking, but the way we support our customers and the trust we put in our people.

She is proud that Curious is one of our core values as it sits nicely with her inquisitive nature and feeds her creativity.

Sally

Sustainability Business Partner (Auckland, NZ)

Like many Kiwis, Sally says Fisher & Paykel was a large part of her childhood growing up in New Zealand. So, when an opportunity came up to contribute to our legacy from a sustainability perspective, she knew she had to put her hand up.

The focus of her role as Sustainability Business Partner is on providing knowledge, insights and data to decision makers to help with strategic decisions that have a sustainability impact. Sally works some days at home and some in the office, and describes this as the perfect mix – providing her with collaboration and connectivity while also giving her time to focus and save on travel time, so she can do more of the other things she loves.

Sally finds our culture generous and empathetic. She says that people go out of their way to share knowledge, time and stories, but they’re also inherently curious and focused on making a meaningful impact on each other and the lives of our customers. She’s motivated by the legacy of the business, and the opportunity she has to contribute to it. Her team has a deliberate focus on culture change and creating a movement with our people, never losing sight of the human–centred philosophy that has helped us get to where we are.

OLGA

Leadership & Capability Partner (Auckland, NZ)

When Olga joined Fisher & Paykel in 2015 as part of the Global Sales Support team, she knew she could contribute to the business with her passion for people's development and the culture of learning. Over the next few years, she's progressed from a Retail Sales Coordinator to a Sales Desk Support Coordinator before taking on a Sales Process Advisor role.

Through her roles here, Olga has led various initiatives, including the development of the Onboarding process and training resources, as well as facilitating training sessions across the Sales Support team.

With the continuous support from her leader, Olga started some work with the Global Organisational Development Team. A few months later she was approached about a new Learning Advisor role within that team, which she accepted.

Now, a couple of years and another role change later, Olga continues to play an integral part in growth and development of our people at Fisher & Paykel globally, including developing and embedding the mentorship and leadership programmes, to foster the learning culture and lift the collective capability of our people across the business.

Sarah

General Manager Digital (Auckland, NZ)

Sarah returned to New Zealand after spending 18 years working in London’s fashion industry and joined Fisher & Paykel as General Manager Digital in 2019. Appliances are a very different ball game to Fashion, but the world of Digital is where Sarah’s expertise lies and she was thrilled to find a local opportunity that still played on a global scale, while affording great work/life balance.

Sarah is excited to be a part of the Fisher & Paykel story as we grow and adapt to an increasingly digitised world. Our core values Trusted and Generous resonate closely with her, and she sees these played out at work every day. There's a real mindset of stewardship, constant questioning and curiosity, and a willingness to help that I haven't seen elsewhere. It was a big deal starting in a new industry and I felt like I was starting from scratch in many ways. People here are so generous with their time – it really eased the transition, and as time has gone on, I've continued to learn so much. I love too that we have such a flexible approach to working, and view productivity in terms of outcomes achieved rather than time spent at a desk.

Megan

General Manager Product Line – Connected Ecosystems (Auckland, NZ)

Growing up not far from our Auckland offices, Megan, like many New Zealanders, was aware of Fisher & Paykel's heritage and history before she joined us in mid–2021. As the General Manager of our Connected Ecosystem product line, Megan is leading our business in leveraging the internet of things to connect our physical products with the digital world. She does this with a deep focus on our customers, purpose, and design principles to determine the experiences that are truly human–centered. She says that the opportunity to draw on her own experience in the international tech sector and digitally connect with customers through familiar products is part of what motivated her to join us.

Being in a global role at Fisher & Paykel, Megan appreciates the flexibility to work from home or in the office, as and when it suits best. This gives her time to dedicate to her family and moonlight as a course facilitator on the Stanford Graduate School of Business Design Thinking program. Whilst she loves being able to interact with our products hands–on at our East Tamaki Design Centre, she appreciates that a virtual office gives her the space to do her best work.

Declan

Technical & Training Manager, Customer Experience (Ireland)

Based in Dublin, Declan has been the Technical & Training Manager for our Ireland Customer Experience team since 2011. His role involves resolving ongoing issues for customers, providing service training for a team of 28 and ensuring we have parts on-hand to cover service callouts. Being a smaller operation, Declan also provides cover for the warehouse, putting his forklift license to good use over holidays and helping the team out when they need a hand.

More than a decade on from joining, Declan still feels excited about his future at Fisher & Paykel. Continued development of me personally, and technically with new appliances means the role never feels old, and Declan thrives on the diversity and challenge of working for a global brand that has continued to grow and evolve throughout his time. When I first started, it was very warm and family–oriented. We're more driven now towards achieving Premium Service – I can feel my contribution in the work I'm doing.

A true family man, Declan also loves that he can balance work with home. The job/life balance is as good as it gets. This is the longest time I've spent working with one company, and hopefully will see me through to retirement.

Latasha

Trade Partner Support Manager (Los Angeles, USA)

Latasha first joined Fisher & Paykel as a Sales Administrator in 2006. She worked her way through various roles from Sales Support Supervisor to Sales Operations Supervisor, before stepping into her current position as Trade Partner Support Manager in 2020. Providing a priority service for key customers in the North America market, Latasha fields a variety of inquiries every day from requests for parts, service claims to installation and specification queries.

Originally drawn by our global presence and beautiful products, Latasha loves our fun and relaxed culture, and that she gets to be a part of creating a service that grows our business every day. I enjoy my colleagues and the flexibility as life happens. It shows just how much the company cares and supports their people. With all the efforts to ensure our employees are safe and healthy, physically and mentally with our ‹new normal›, it really shows how human–centred we are as a company.

”For anyone looking to grow in a company that is fun, has a great culture, invests in their employees and has amazing products, Fisher & Paykel is the place to be.“

Lucy

Service Technician (Auckland, NZ)

Lucy joined Fisher & Paykel in Auckland to complete an apprenticeship as a Service Technician. Once completed, Lucy will have an exciting role going into customers' homes to provide support and maintenance when needed. She considers herself fortunate to see how our products enrich the life lived around appliances within each home, and to have the opportunity to bring our purpose and values to life with our customers.

The apprentice program gives Lucy deep knowledge of the design and workings of our products, gained through a mix of self–paced learning, broad exposure to different teams, all supported by leaders and colleagues who are guiding her along the journey.

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Executives

Daniel Witten-Hannah

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Mr Witten-Hannah was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in December 2019 and has been a Director of Fisher & Paykel Appliances since August 2018.

Mr Witten-Hannah joined Fisher & Paykel Appliances in 1995 and has extensive experience in various leadership and senior executive positions within the company, including Executive VP Product Development, Executive VP Marketing & Digital and, Chief Operating Officer.

During secondment to the United Kingdom, Mr Witten-Hannah oversaw the development and implementation of Fisher & Paykel's UK and Ireland business strategy to provide an integrated consumer experience as the business expanded into the European market.

Mr Witten-Hannah holds a BE (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Auckland University.

Ben Normoyle

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

An experienced senior leader with more than 12 years' expertise in the appliances sector, Ben joined Fisher & Paykel Appliances in 2014 as General Manager of Retail Sales in Australia, before transitioning to the role of Chief Operating Officer Australia.

In his role as Chief Commercial Officer, Ben is responsible for the overall commercial operations of Fisher & Paykel, including sales conversion and performance for the key strategic markets of USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Ben is skilled in customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement, as well as the development of effective go to market strategies that draw on the expertise across a wide range of business functions.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Organisational Behaviour from the University of Melbourne, and a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business from Monash University.

Michael Boersen

Chief Financial Officer

Michael was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Fisher & Paykel Appliances in October 2020, following a 30 year career in CFO and CEO roles across a diverse range of industry sectors.

Michael has a proven track record in change management, strategic guidance and delivery of sustainable financial outcomes through long-term planning in C-suite roles for NZ Post, Yellow, Radius Heath Group, Mainzeal, and Auckland District Health Board among others.

As an accounting professional, Michael brings many years of strong financial experience and business development expertise to Fisher & Paykel Appliances.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Auckland University and is a Chartered Accountant.

Katrina Glenday

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Product Lines & Marketing

A transformational leader with broad ranging expertise in marketing, retail and eCommerce, Katrina was appointed to the Fisher & Paykel Appliances Executive Team in 2022 as Executive Vice President – FPA Product Lines.

Prior to joining Fisher & Paykel in 2018, Katrina has built a storied career in leadership roles for a number of premium global brands. She brings a deep understanding of product strategy and strong commercial acumen to the Executive Team.

Now as Executive Vice President of FPA Product Lines and Marketing, Katrina is responsible for the global strategic leadership of Fisher & Paykel's Home Appliance Product Lines to deliver profitable growth in the premium appliance market and delivering premium brand customer experiences across our marketing touch points.

Katrina holds a Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) from Auckland University.

Kane Alward

Executive Vice President Carbon Zero Transition and Research & Development

Kane was appointed Executive Vice President Carbon Zero Transition and Research & Development in June 2023. Prior to this Kane was Executive Vice President Product Development leading the Fisher & Paykel Appliances Global Product Develpment teams based in New Zealand and China.

Throughout his career at Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Kane has held a variety of Product Development Senior Leadership roles. As Chief Engineer Laundry and Refrigeration and General Manager Product Development Kane has worked closely with the Haier Group to develop and maximise new technology and synergies between our two companies.

Before joining Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Kane also worked in a number of senior product development roles in New Zealand.

Kane holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (First Class Hons.) from the University of Canterbury and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business from the University of Auckland.

Mark Elmore

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DESIGN & BRAND

With a career spanning more than 35 years in design and product development at Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Mark leads a design team that takes our human-centred design and premium end-to-end brand experience to a global audience.

Mark is responsible for all aspects of design across the organisation, including spatial, industrial design, and global brand, ensuring our unique design philosophy is reflected globally across every brand touchpoint.

Awarded the John Britten Black Pin by the Design Institute of New Zealand for significant achievement in the field of New Zealand design, both nationally and internationally, Mark's contribution to Fisher & Paykel's visual brand language and design aesthetic is considerable.

Mark is a graduate of the Massey University College of Creative Arts, and was inducted into the Massey University College of Creative Arts Hall of Fame, for contribution to New Zealand's economy and identity through design.

SHANE REHM

Executive Vice President Product Development

Following more than two decades at Fisher & Paykel in a range of senior leadership roles, Shane was appointed to the Executive Team in 2023 as Executive Vice President for Product Development.

Shane joined Fisher & Paykel as a Product Development Engineer, working his way to the position of Group Chief Engineer. In 2018, Shane was appointed to the position of VP of Product in Costa Mesa, California, before returning to New Zealand as General Manager for DCS Outdoor & HVAC, and General Manager for Cooking Product Development.

Shane has been involved in the development of several of Fisher & Paykel's flagship appliances, most notably leading the ground up development of the Columns refrigeration platform which was key in accelerating the brand's drive into the luxury premium appliance segment globally. His deep product knowledge and ability to translate complex customer insights into innovative design solutions are at the heart of our product design.

Shane holds a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) from the University of Auckland.

RUDI KHOURY

Chief Digital Officer

Rudi joined Fisher & Paykel Appliances in February 2009 as a Financial Controller, before assuming his current role on Fisher & Paykel's Executive Team in August 2019.

As Chief Digital Officer, Rudi is responsible for accelerating our understanding and adoption of technological advances, leading a business unit dedicated to driving our end–to–end digital transformation forward. Prior to this he was Executive Vice President of Marketing & Digital Transformation.

Throughout his career at Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Rudi has held a variety of senior leadership roles, including as Regional CFO Australia, General Manager of Customer Experience, and General Manager of Sales Operations.

Rudi holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting & eCommerce, Masters of Business Administration and is a Certified Practicing Accountant.

Andrew Cooke

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Quality & Production Engineering

Andrew joined the Fisher & Paykel Executive team in 2013 following a career in the business spanning more than 25 years.

Previous positions within the company include manufacturing support roles in Australia and New Zealand, followed by a move to Information Technology in 1997 and appointment to the position of Vice President Information Technology in 2002. In 2009 he assumed responsibility for our global supply chain with his appointment as Vice President Supply Chain Management.

Andrew has a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) from the University of Auckland.

Duncan Brown

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT PEOPLE & CAPABILITY

Duncan joined Fisher & Paykel Appliances in October 2019 as Executive Vice President People & Capability.

Prior to joining Fisher & Paykel Appliance Duncan has worked for a number of multinational companies including Fletcher Building and Deloitte. He has extensive international experience in senior leadership roles across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, Asia and North America. In these roles Duncan has partnered with leaders to drive cultural transformation and business performance through the leadership of commercially driven people strategies and initiatives.

Duncan holds a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Waikato.

Thomas Fenst

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT SUPPLY CHAIN, PROCUREMENT AND MANUFACTURING

Thomas joined Fisher & Paykel Appliances in February 2016 as Global Supply Planning Manager. In August 2018 Thomas was appointed to the Executive team heading up supply chain and procurement.

Thomas has more than 20 years' experience in supply chain management that includes global distribution, sourcing and planning. Prior to joining Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Thomas held various senior leadership positions in Europe and China with global medical device companies. His responsibilities have included the implementation of global planning systems and processes, the establishment and organisational redesign of global supply chain functions and the optimization of distribution and manufacturing networks.

Thomas holds a Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management from Copenhagen Business School.

Matt Orr

Chief Operating Officer, Fisher & Paykel Home Solutions

With over a decade working across varied senior and executive roles at Fisher & Paykel, Matt Orr brings a wealth of experience to his position as Chief Operating Officer of Fisher & Paykel Home Solutions.

Matt's career began in corporate finance and investment banking, before joining Fisher & Paykel where he has been an integral member of our Executive team. Within this leadership group, Matt has served as Group Chief Financial Officer, and Executive Vice President with remits relating to supply chain, logistics and procurement, group strategy and planning, investor relations, and corporate communications.

As COO for Home Solutions, Matt leads the establishment and growth of our newest business unit, from strategy development and team structure, through to go-to-market planning and partnership.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours), Finance & Accounting (Combined) from the University of Otago.

ROY LIU

Executive Vice President HAIER LIAISON

Having previously spent six years with Fisher & Paykel in our head office in Auckland, Roy Liu returned to Fisher & Paykel and the Executive team in 2022, following several years in senior roles within the Haier Group.

Roy joined Haier in 2006, holding senior roles in sales, marketing, supply chain, product management and synergy operation in Southeast Asia, Australasia, and the USA. His significant expertise and knowledge of our industry continue to be an asset to Fisher & Paykel as Executive Vice President.

Roy holds a Bachelor of Management Studies from the Tianjin University.

REBECCA HOLBROOK

GENERAL COUNSEL

Rebecca joined Fisher & Paykel Appliances as General Counsel in 2004. While at the company, she has been President of the Corporate Lawyers Association of New Zealand and a member of the Intellectual Property Committee of the International Bar Association.

Early in her career, she worked for top tier law firms in New Zealand and Australia, before becoming General Counsel of Australian Associated Press. Her career has focused on international corporate projects, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property. She has played a prominent role in many corporate transactions including the acquisitions of DCS, Inc. (USA), Elba Spa (Italy) and Maytag Mexico and the divestment of PML NZ in 2017. She has also been involved in a number of significant international intellectual property licencing transactions.

Rebecca holds Bachelor of Arts and LLB (Hons) degrees from the University of Auckland.

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Mr Daniel Witten-Hannah

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Mr Michael Boersen

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Mr Roy Liu

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