EMBROIDME - Key Persons


Ang Rowson

Job Titles:
  • Sales and Production Consultant
Ang is our Sales and Production Consultant here at EmbroidMe Rotorua, which means she is everywhere! She is often the first person to greet you in the showroom and help with customer enquiries and sales. She also works in our production department producing all of our digital printing and heat pressed orders. Outside of EmbroidMe Ang can be found at one of our amazing local lakes enjoying a swim - normally with a dog in tow.

Anne Corey

Job Titles:
  • Sales and Account Manager
Anne will look after all your company signage, uniform and merchandise/promotional product needs. From sourcing garments, design, pricing and keeping you in the loop on production and turnaround time, she'll be eager to help!

Caroline Dickie

Job Titles:
  • Production Manager
Caroline is our tech here at EmbroidMe Taupo. She pumps out all the embroidery, heat pressing and Direct-to-Garment printing. Best believe she does a darn good job of it too!

Darren Clout

Job Titles:
  • Embroidery Machinist
Darren is our Embroidery Machinist here at EmbroidMe Rotorua - but he is better known by his other name "Stitch". With over a decades experience of producing your logos on your branded apparel you couldn't be in safer hands. Your logo will always be looking its best and standing out helping your business get noticed. Stitch also likes to think he is an expert at sports (well watches a lot of the Black Caps, All Blacks and the Warriors) and takes on the odd marathon or two! When he doesn't have the embroidery machine humming away he can be found in the Whakarewarewa forest enjoying a walk, or on the stage or behind the scenes at the Rotorua Musical Theatre putting on a successful show.

Gaye Bell

Job Titles:
  • Manager
Gaye is the Manager at EmbroidMe Rotorua and oversees the day to day sales, operations and production scheduling. With a background in graphic design she has an eye for detail and colour. When it comes to your design she will get it right every time and offer the best branding solution - and it will always be service with a smile!!! When Gaye isn't at EmbroidMe she can be found enjoying time outdoors, playing golf, fishing or mucking around in the vege garden.

Georgie Simpson

Job Titles:
  • Production Assistant
Georgie assists in the production crew, working alongside Caroline to smash out high quality embroidery, direct-to-garment printing and heat pressing for all our clients.

Holly Allen

Job Titles:
  • Client Account Specialist
Holly will welcome you as you enter our pristine showroom, assisting you with the best Speedy Signs and EmbroidMe solution, with you every step of the way. Previously working around the globe in customer service and sales, Holly will make sure you leave with a smile and wanting to give us that 5-star review.

Jo Renton

Job Titles:
  • Director

Joel Ogotau

Job Titles:
  • Sales & Production Assistant
Joel is our Sales & Production Assistant here at EmbroidMe Newmarket and wears many hats. He is often the first person to greet you in the showroom and help with customer enquiries and sales. He also works in our production department producing all of our digital printing and heat pressed orders. Joel comes from a retail background and enjoys the hands on varied role here at EmbroidMe.

Malia Faafoi

Job Titles:
  • Embroidery Machinist
Malia is our machinist here at EmbroidMe Newmarket. She has a passion for sewing and making clothing items for her family and church members. This was the perfect stepping stone into running our 4 head Tajima Embroidery machine.

Mandy Shoebridge - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Mandy is one of the owners of EmbroidMe Rotorua and oversees the day to day management of both Rotorua and Newmarket EmbroidMe locations. What Mandy loves most is creating an exceptional customer experience. You can be assured that she is supporting the entire team in many ways behind the scenes to make sure that happens for all of our customers. When it comes to uniforms and promotional products she knows her stuff, so you are in safe hands with expert advice! When Mandy isn't at EmbroidMe she is playing "Dance Mum" for her talented teenage daughters, or can be found in the Whakarewarewa forest sneaking in a mountain bike ride.

Matt Lee - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
Matt is one of the owners of Speedy Signs Taupo, and the company's Chief Operating Officer. Overseeing day-to-day operations, he wears many hats. His particular focus is looking after clients, with sales and technical information throughout the design, planning and installation process.

Nikita Gillard

Job Titles:
  • Manager
Nikita is the Manager at EmbroidMe Newmarket and oversees the day to day sales, operations and production scheduling. With a background in sales and photography she has an eye for detail and design. Perfection is what you can expect with dealing with Nikita - she will always go the extra mile. When it comes to your design she will know what can and can't be achieved and offer the best branding solution to bring your logo to life. When Nikita isn't at EmbroidMe she can be found outdoors enjoying what our lovely country has to offer - snowboarding in winter and surfing in summer.

Rob Renton

Job Titles:
  • Director

Steve Smith

Job Titles:
  • Director

Virginia Smith

Job Titles:
  • Director