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With a broad mix of business skills and experience our management are well placed to ensure your relationship with Datasouth will be both personally and professionally rewarding at every level. They are capably supported by a team of qualified individuals:
Gavin Bennett - Managing Director
Gavin started Datasouth in 1993, coming from a banking, finance and accounting background. His role includes ensuring alignment and overall strategic direction of the business. Gavin brings contractual and corporate governance skills to the business. His background enables him to provide focused and hands on guidance to the wider Datasouth Group. Gavin is based in Sydney and has a mandate to pursue the wider trans Tasman opportunities in the New Zealand and Australian marketplace.
gavin.bennett@datasouth.com.au
Craig Gerken - General Manager
Craig joined Datasouth in 2001, coming from a banking career. Reporting to the Managing Director, Craig provides management oversight and stewardship for the functions of the New Zealand and Australian operations. In addition, he retains responsibility for business and partner development and is directly involved in key project management assignments. Craig is tasked to ensure the quality of Datasouth's client service delivery.
Hayley Bryan – Sales Director
Hayley joined Datasouth in 2010 having an extensive history in ICT solution sales and business management. With an academic background in electronic engineering, Hayley has worked in multi-national companies in NZ and London, complemented by a decade as a Shareholder/Director of one of New Zealand's leading IT distributors. As Sales Director, Hayley ensures Datasouth's client engagement is founded on our premise - 'understand'. Hayley leads our sales team in consistently striving to fully comprehend individual business requirements, and shape innovative solutions to meet and exceed client expectation.
Jonn-Paul Lambie - Technical Services Manager
Jonn-Paul commenced with Datasouth in 1994, then traveled overseas working with a number of Fortune 500 companies. Upon returning to Datasouth he assumed the role for the management and delivery of all technical services to Datasouth clients. This includes the daily management of both the Engineering/Technical and Service teams to maximise the highest levels of client service. Jonn-Paul maintains close working relationship with our key partners, including Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Cisco and Citrix to ensure Datasouth remains at the forefront of innovation.
jonn-paul.lambie@datasouth.co.nz
Kim Nankivell – Manager Software Services
Kim joined Datasouth in 2009 after previous experience as Consulting Practice Manager and latterly South Island Regional Manager for both an Independent Software Vendor and Microsoft Business Solutions provider. Kim is responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of Datasouth’s Software Services business which includes Business Intelligence, .Net and bespoked development.
Helen Lucas - Operations Manager
Helen joined Datasouth in 2007. Helen has previously worked in senior operational/administration roles within both logistics and manufacturing sectors. Helen is responsible for the management of all Financial and Operational areas of Datasouth. Specifically Helen is involved in the ongoing enhancement and development of Datasouth's SAP financial/CRM software and improvement of internal processes and procedures.
