Profile

An accomplished and enthusiastic industrial design and strategic design specialist with significant and diverse experience in the design, development and evaluation of whitegoods, consumer electronics and consumer products within manufacturing and consultancy environments.

Involved at a strategic level focusing on the development of products and product related services which reflect brand values while meeting market and commercial requirements. Passionate about design and the design process and its role within business environments.

Professional exposure in South Korea, Taiwan, India, Europe, Hong Kong, North America and Australasia. Companies worked for include brands such as Samsung Electronics, Whirlpool, General Electric, Navman, Humanware, Navico, Lowrance, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Fisher and Paykel Appliances, Esselte, Dymo, and Carlton Luggage.

Communicates well at all levels and is able to form strong working relationships with a wide range of people and cultures. He is motivated to contribute the knowledge and experience gained during his professional career as a designer and manager to achieve business success for New Zealand industry.