STACK - Key Persons
Yearning for a change in geographic location, adventure, culture, and people; New Zealand has since been a base for me to explore all of the above and more, since the year of the big C! From South Africa, hungry for growth and development there was no better place than STACK to harness all that. My downtime can be anything from hiking trails of the beautiful Aotearoa, to searching for the most beautiful landscapes around and creating beautiful memories every step of the way.
Having been in the interior design industry for over 20 years, I have gathered a lot of experience from workplace and retail to hospitality. Originally from South Africa where I worked on local as well as international projects including Hotels in Kenya, Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi to name few. Being more on the technical side I enjoy finding solutions to translate the concept into construction drawings while ensuring it complies with all regulations and, most importantly, that our clients are satisfied with the result. I immigrated to NZ a few years ago and now joined the fantastic team at STACK. I'm husband to a lovely wife and proud father of a daughter.
After graduating from the University of Iowa (USA), I moved to the UK where I started out as a kitchen fitter. I then moved back to South Africa in 2005 where I started my own Kitchen and Shopfitting company. I was awarded the opportunity to move to New Zealand in 2017 where I have been running retail and commercial fit out projects of various sizes. I was very fortunate to join STACK as a Senior Project Manager in January 2022. When I am away from work, I am a husband to my beautiful wife Candice and father to two very busy boys, Eben and Liam.
Job Titles:
- Director Project Delivery
What gets me out of bed in the morning? My passion for what I do here at STACK, working with an awesome and talented team of professionals delivering successful outcomes for our clients. When I'm not in the office I love to spend time out on the water and hang out with the family and dog.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
I'm fortunate to have been working with and supporting designers for over 13 years. I started out in the industry in Melbourne in 2009 and have worked across the Marketing/Comms/BD functions of design firms since then. Working with the talented and passionate team at STACK is a highlight. I grew up in Nelson, studied in Wellington, and lived in Melbourne for over 10 years before returning to Auckland at the end of 2019. I'm the proud uncle to three nephews!
I have been part of the STACK journey for the last 25 years and still get excited about creating new workspaces for people. My mantra to our team (or one of my mantras) is it is about people, people, people. We take them on a journey, and I love being part of that journey. It is also about our own people, and I love working with the team and watching them grow. Outside of work you will find me in the water, on the water or in my garden. Life is good.
A designer, architect, and creator. My passion for design and architecture came from my early years growing up building and putting things together. After studying architecture in NZ, I was fortunate to work on the first trail blazing workplace for ASB at C:Drive. Heading overseas, I worked in London for leading commercial designer Perkins Wills (pringle Brandon) at the cutting edge of workplace design. Returning to NZ, I found my new home at STACK where the fresh perspective and creative design responses resonated. I now lead the design team as Design Director - driven to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. When I'm not working or on the sporting side-lines watching my kids or ferrying them around, the great outdoors including running and hiking is a passion and I still find time to run around the sports field myself.
My family immigrated to NZ when I was 8 years old. It's at that time that I found and fell in love with the game of tennis. A scholarship to the US led to 6 years of studying and competing in two polar opposite US states, Montana and Alabama. Post-graduation, I began my design career with Friedmutter Group in Las Vegas where I was lucky enough to work on hospitality projects, most notably the Palms Casino Renovation. I returned to Auckland in 2018 and have since been a proud member of the hardworking and passionate team at STACK.
I have been a designer in the commercial interiors industry for longer than I'm willing to admit, with extensive experience in all aspect of the design process. You could say it's in my blood. And the same could be said of my time at STACK. I worked on contract for the founding directors from STACK's inception (whenever I wasn't busy on mum duties) until 2008 when I made the big leap of coming back into the office….and I haven't looked back. I work with a dynamic, motivated, fun-loving team, that are passionate about good design, and delivering clients an interior they can be proud of.
As the son of a builder and architect I've always had a love for designing and building things. Seven years working in architecture in London exposed me to some pretty large building projects but the last 10+ years working with commercial interiors has given me a greater opportunity to push design boundaries and keep things fresh. I love to see how good design can alter human behaviours and culture for the better. With three budding young designers living at home (my kids) having fun designing really never stops for me.
Born in South Africa, with a love/hate relationship with coffee and the gym. Always keen for a dinner party and will never say no to a Sunday afternoon nap. Lover of all things design and have an ever increasing collection of plants.
I knew I wanted to be an interior designer ever since I was a kid. I was born in Canada and have since lived in Tauranga, Whangarei and Christchurch before moving to Wellington to study Interior Architecture. Since 2016 I've been living in Auckland and designing commercial interiors. I love the fast-paced nature of interior design and how no two days are the same, working on projects from the initial concept right through to seeing it come to life. When I'm not in the office I love going to the beach in summer or cuddling up with a good book in winter.
"For someone who wears a lot of black he sure does have a colourful personality". From a young age, I had a passion for building things, so much so that my backpack from kindergarten would be filled with blocks. So here we are, from blocks to design. Beyond design my other interests include cooking and hosting dinner parties for family and friends. With a side of hockey in the weekends. In my spare time I work on my side projects including photography, graphic and visual design.
Details, details, details. Having worked for STACK on and off since 1999 as a technician, my passion is solving problems and helping to make the designer's vision a reality. I lived and worked in Montréal, Québec, for 10 years, where I practised my French, learned imperial measurements and how to cope with seven months of winter. I love gardening and using power tools! I have a city garden as well as a rural piece of land, so these hobbies get plenty of attention. My latest toy is a ride-on mower.
I have worked in the construction industry for more than 15 years and I particularly love fitout projects. I am very ambitious, striving to do more and grow each day. Outside the workplace I like camping, fishing, and spending time with my wife Candice and children Janke and Juwan.