Auckland Office

*What are your responsibilities at Sumitomo?

My main responsibilities are the daily smooth operation of the Auckland Office supported by Sydney Head office across the Tasman Sea, and assisting both corporate service enquiries as well as sales opportunities in NZ from other SC offices.

*Please tell us about your current office.

The Auckland Office – though located in New Zealand- is a branch office of Sumitomo Australia. The office currently has two staff members, Sean Mcleod, Office Manager, and myself.           

 As on-going business, we support Summit Wool Spinners’ wool business (carpet yarn) and geothermal power generation plants supported by Tokyo’s Power EPC Dept., and exporting/importing processed foods, such as NZ Hops and carrot juice. Also we look after a wide range of enquiries for future business. 

With Cathy, Wool Dept. at Summit Wool Spinners, Oamaru NZ 2010 

*Please tell us about your future dreams.

By using my expertise of business knowledge through Sumitomo Australia, I would like to be a reliable mediator between Japan and NZ. In my personal life, I would like to run a small art-cinema at a small sea-side town and own a sustainable cottage with kitchen garden close-by. 

On the cliff of Natures Window, Kalbarri National Park, WA 2007