Meet the team
Sam Wright
General Manager
Sam first started with DGM in March, 1998 and after a stint overseas came back to DGM as the General Manager in 2011. Sam brings a wealth of knowledge to the DGM team.
Paislee Adams
Business Manager - Training and bio-bottle
Paislee joined the team in 2011 after completing a BBS and BRS in Hawkes Bay. She’s responsible for the DGM Training Business Unit and Bio-bottle Business Unit.
Ethan Stewart
Business Manager - Operations
Ethan has been with the company since 2008 – his wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry provides the key skills required to manage the Operations Business Unit.
Ryan Watson
Operations Supervisor
Having gained significant knowledge and experience since joining the team in 2014, Ryan has recently been promoed to Operations Supervisor.
Russell Hay
Contract Trainer
You’ll see Russell in the classroom more than in the office, but he knows the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations like the back of his hand. Read more about Russell here.
Touzelle Batkin
Trainer
Touzelle facilitates a variety of courses including the DGH course, IMDG course, IATA Dangerous Goods course, Infectious Substances course and RACA course.
Kimberley Brown
Customer Services and Sales Executive
Most of our clients will know Kim as she heads door-to-door to say hello (sometimes with donuts in hand). If you’d like a product sample give her a call and she’ll stop by.
Barbara Howarth
Training Administrator
Barbara joined DGM mid-2017 and quickly became an invaluable part of the Training department. If you’re interested in booking an onsite course she’s the one you want to call.
Shelly Giesen
Dangerous Goods Specialist
Shelly’s interest with dangerous goods started back at the New Zealand Defence Force. You’ll see her out and about on the road with Thomas.
Thomas Richards
Dangerous Goods Specialist
Thomas may be the newest member of the DGM team but he’s quickly getting up to speed with the help of Ryan and Shelly. You’ll see him out on the road daily.
John Bambrough
Warehouse Operator
John’s quickly become a key part of the inventory team and keeps us all in line with stock usage. With a background in the army he has a key eye for detail.
Alina George
Training Administrator and Reception
Alina has previous experience in administration roles across a number of industries and has a background in the biotechnolgy field through her studies and work experience.