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The HWL Team
We have an enthusiastic team at Hawkins Watts. Every person
makes a huge contribution to the success of our business,
and each brings a unique skill set and personality to our
business.
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Jessica Brown |
Customer Services
Jessica joined Hawkins Watts Ltd in 2007,
after completing her studies at Manukau Institute of
Technology. She coordinates current and forward orders
for dispatch from our warehouse to customers around
New Zealand. If you have an inquiry about an order,
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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 Ltd in 2003. Previously, Judy was employed for a number of years with Pfizer Group. |
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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
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Natalie Statham |
Purchasing & Logistics
Natalie is Hawkins Watts Ltd’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. |
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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 Ltd since 2004. |
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Caine Mangakahia |
Logistics, Health & Safety
Caine
joined Hawkins Watts Ltd 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. |
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Scott Hawkins |
General Manager
Scott returned to Hawkins Watts Limited 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. |
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Alan Bulmer |
Strategic Sales Manager
Alan holds a B.Tech (Food Technology) and Dip. Business Studies (Marketing)
from Massey University and joined Hawkins Watts Ltd 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. |
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Stuart Jones |
Business Development Manager
Stuart joined
Hawkins Watts 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. |
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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 Ltd 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. |
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Janet Donovan |
Business Development Manager
Janet joined Hawkins Watts Ltd 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. |
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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
Ltd 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. |
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Natasha Sabatier |
Marketing Manager
Natasha joined Hawkins Watts in 2004 and
managed the Symrise Flavour portfolio for 5 ½ years.
She is now responsible for Marketing for Hawkins Watts
Ltd. 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. |
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Eva Lee |
Quality and Technical Service
Eva has a B.Sc in Food Technology and joined Hawkins Watts Ltd in 2007,
heading up our quality and technical support team. She manages our product
development program (where her expertise is in dairy systems) and is also
responsible for ensuring that our Food Safety and quality systems continue
to meet industry and customer requirements. Eva also speaks Cantonese and
Mandarin. |
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Anabelle Boret |
Quality and Technical Service
Anabelle has a MSc in Food Science from Nantes, France and joined HWL in
October 2007. Anabelle is developing concept samples in our test kitchen
and is also coordinating quality related issues with our warehouse, customers
and suppliers. Anabelle also speaks German. |
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Veronika Rajosova |
Projects Manager
Veronika was appointed to manage special projects for Hawkins Watts Ltd
in 2010. She has a Masters in Economics from the Czech Republic and is
currently completing her PhD in Management and Economics, focused on Corporate
Social Responsibility. Prior to joining Hawkins Watts, Veronika
worked on various IT projects and system implementations. She has also
lectured on Holistic Management at Tomas Bata University, Zlin. |
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Peter Hawkins |
Managing Director
Peter
established Hawkins Watts Ltd 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. |
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Paul Harrison |
Director
Paul is a shareholder of HWL and has been with the company since 1994. He holds a B.Technology degree in Food Technology from Massey University.
Paul is responsible for Quality and Technical service, acquisitions & growth for the Hawkins Watts group as well as being the main NZ contact for Hawkins Watts Australia.
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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