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We have an enthusiastic team at Hawkins Watts New Zealand. Every person makes a huge contribution to the success of our business, and each brings a unique skill set and personality to our business.

Ruby-lee Ruby-lee Walker | Customer Services
Ruby joins the Hawkins Watts New Zealand Customer Service Team and will play a key role in ensuring that Hawkins Watts customers always receive a high quality customer experience. Ruby has previously worked in similar roles for other organisations, and is half way through a university degree.



Judy Judy Mains | Procurement and Logistics Manager
Judy is our Logistics Manager and oversees shipping logistics, stock levels and supplier pricing negotiations. She joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2003. Previously, Judy was employed for a number of years with Pfizer Group.



Debbie Debbie Julian | Accounts and Finance
Debbie joined our team in 2004. She looks after the accounting side of the company and is responsible for foreign exchange dealings, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Previously Debbie worked in finance and debt collection.



Natalie Natalie Statham | Purchasing & Logistics
Natalie is Hawkins Watts New Zealand’s longest servicing employee, first joining us in 1996. She is responsible for the placement of orders, shipping and logistics for designated suppliers, as well as stock management and operations.



Filicity Felicity Ruiters | Purchasing & Logistics
Felicity is responsible for orders and logistics for designated suppliers. She coordinates all incoming orders from the placement of the order with our supply partners and oversees their transport through to our warehouse. She also manages stocks and insurance claims. Felicity has been with Hawkins Watts New Zealand since 2004.



Caine Caine Mangakahia | Logistics, Health & Safety
Caine joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2007, with over 13 years experience in logistics and warehousing. He is currently working on operations and warehousing projects, and is our Health & Safety Co-ordinator.



Scott Scott Hawkins | General Manager
Scott returned to Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2009, after 5 years of experience gained working for a multi-national investment bank in London. Prior to leaving for London, Scott worked in both law and corporate taxation. Scott has a Bachelor of Commerce and Law, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the University of Otago.
Scott is responsible for ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the business and will particularly be responsible for financial, legal and administrative matters of the Hawkins Watts group.



Alan Alan Bulmer | Strategic Sales Manager
Alan holds a B.Tech (Food Technology) and Dip. Business Studies (Marketing) from Massey University and joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2001. Alan has expertise in most ingredient categories, especially hydrocolloids and is the key contact for FMC BioPolymer (Carrageenan, Alginate, MCC), and our consolidated Colour Portfolios. Alan’s role as Strategic Sales Manager is to coordinate the proactive activities of our sales team. He is a professional member of IFT and was made a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (FNZIFST) in 2006.



Stuart Stuart Jones | Business Development Manager
Stuart joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2007 after 15 years working in FMCG manufacturing. He has a thorough grounding in manufacturing, research and development, sales and marketing and supply chain logistics. Stuart's specialty area is processed meat products and he is a member of the FMC BioPolymer Asia-Pacific meat team. Stuart is also responsible for our supply partnerships with LBG Sicilia, Jost Chemical, Lionel Hitchen and Emerald Performance Materials.



Sandra Sandra Murray | Business Development Manager
Sandra holds a B.HSc. (Food Science) from Otago University and has worked in the food ingredients industry for almost 20 years. Sandra is recognised as one of New Zealand’s experts in dairy applications, especially frozen desserts and hydrocolloids. Sandra joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2001 and manages our partnerships with ADM Cocoa, FKO, Palsgaard and Herbstreith & Fox. Sandra was made a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (FNZIFST) in 2009.



Janet Janet Donovan | Business Development Manager
Janet joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2010 from the starch industry, having previously worked in food packaging. Janet holds a B.Tech (Food Technology) degree from Massey University, as well as a Diploma in Business Studies (Information Technology), and has vast experience in starch & hydrocolloid applications. Janet is responsible for the management of the Symrise flavour range, as well as CNI (Gum Acacia) and ADM Xanthan.



Graeme Graeme Nealie | Business Development Manager
Graeme graduated from AIT with a NZCS in chemistry and has over 35 years experience with food ingredients and personal care products. He joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2007 following the acquisition of the food ingredient division of Robert Importers. Graeme has a wealth of experience in the flavours and aromatics area, having worked closely with suppliers such as Lionel Hitchen (Essential Oils) Ltd for many years. In addition to his sales responsibilities, Graeme looks after our repack facility. He is also a professional member of NZIFST.



Natasha Natasha Sabatier | Marketing Manager
Natasha joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2004 and managed the Symrise Flavour portfolio for 5 ½ years. She is now responsible for Marketing for Hawkins Watts New Zealand. She holds a National Diploma in Food Technology from South Africa and worked in R&D in South Africa, and in technical sales in the United Kingdom before moving to New Zealand. Natasha is a professional member of NZIFST.



Fiona Fiona Genders | Senior Food Technologist, Quality and Technical Service
Fiona has a Bachelor of Technology (Food Technology) degree from Massey University and has extensive technical experience from a wide range of food industries. She joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2011 and is responsible for product development and technical support from our Auckland test kitchen.



Valerie Valerie Wong | Quality Assurance Manager, Quality and Technical Service
Valerie has a Bachelor Of Technology (Food Technology) degree from Massey university and joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2011. Valerie is responsible for the management of our HACCP-based food safety program and answering enquiries from customers concerning Quality or Technical issues. Prior to joining Hawkins Watts New Zealand, Valerie worked in the baking, beverage and ingredients areas.



Eva Eva Lee | Documentation, Quality and Technical Service
Eva has a BSc in Food Technology and joined Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2007, in our quality and technical support team. In 2011 Eva decided to return to University and now works part-time for Hawkins Watts New Zealand, handling product and quality documentation.



Veronika Veronika Rajosova | Commercial Projects Manager
Veronika was appointed to manage special projects for Hawkins Watts New Zealand in 2010. She holds a PhD in Management and Economics with a focus on Corporate Social Responsibility practices within the European Union and Australasia. Veronika brings experience in Business Analysis and System Design gained in a variety of corporate environments. Aside from managing key commercial projects, she also generates and provides valuable business analysis information to the management of the business.



Peter Peter Hawkins | Managing Director
Peter established Hawkins Watts New Zealand in November 1992, having previously been with Pfizer for 25 years. Peter’s primary focus is HR, meeting customers with the sales team and personal contact with major supply partners.
In recognition of his services to the NZ Food Industry, Peter was made a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (FNZIFST) in 2003.



Paul Paul Harrison | Food Technologist
Paul has been with Hawkins Watts New Zealand since 1994. He holds a B.Technology degree in Food Technology and is responsible for Quality and Technical service across the Hawkins Watts group. In recognition of his services to the NZ Food Industry, Paul was made a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (FNZIFST) in 2003.


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Hawkins Watts New Zealand,
43 Maurice Road,
PO Box 12-347, Penrose,
Auckland 1642,
NEW ZEALAND.

P    +64 9 622 2720
F    +64 9 622 2725
E    sales@hawkinswatts.com
W   www.hawkinswatts.com

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Hawkins Watts New Zealand,
43 Maurice Road,
PO Box 12-347, Penrose,
Auckland 1642,
NEW ZEALAND.

P    +64 9 622 2720
F    +64 9 622 2725
E    sales@hawkinswatts.com
W   www.hawkinswatts.com
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