Katie Cheffings

Katie Cheffings

Senior Account Manager 

A real team player, who always goes the extra mile for her teammates and customers, Katie looks after our commercial customers in Northland. She joined the Waitomo team in 2022, and has extensive experience in sales, and business development, but she’s right when she says, she’s a solutions specialist, finding ways to make doing business with Waitomo easy. Katie’s previous sector experience includes print, IT and finance.

When she’s not working, Katie is kept on her toes by her delightful young daughter. Juggling work with family life (“we’re raising a 6-year-old who’s going on 21”), Katie is proof that if you want something done well and fast, give it to a busy person! Katie also enjoys giving back to her community through service to the things that matter – including the Breast Cancer Society, the Heart Foundation, and many others.

 

Gautam Tambe
Gautam Tambe

Gautam Tambe

Account Manager

Gautam’s career began in India, where he worked for a range of companies and industries, before he moved to New Zealand. He has been a part of the Waitomo team for more than 10 years, and now looks after our Auckland commercial customers in the central city, east and west.

Married with a young daughter, outside work Gautam enjoys travelling and volunteering.

 

Kerri Gorrett
Kerri Gorrett

Kerri Gorrett

Account Manager

Kerri joined the Waitomo whānau in 2024, bringing with her a deep passion for supporting NZ businesses and almost two decades of experience in sales and account management. Kerri has built and nurtured her relationships with customers across diverse industries including telecommunications, media, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Most recently, Kerri worked as a Senior Relationship Manager at the EMA.

When she’s not looking after her customers, Kerri will be off looking for her newest adventure. You’ll find her on a bush walk, enjoying a live concert, or exploring a new culture – even better if it’s getting to visit a new country too.

Kerri is newly married to Kate, with two pups that keep them busy. Whenever possible, you’ll catch them both overseas in the UK catching up with Kate’s extended family.

 

Kerri Gorrett
Kerri Gorrett

Kerri Gorrett

Account Manager

Kerri joined the Waitomo whānau in 2024, bringing with her a deep passion for supporting NZ businesses and almost two decades of experience in sales and account management. Kerri has built and nurtured her relationships with customers across diverse industries including telecommunications, media, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Most recently, Kerri worked as a Senior Relationship Manager at the EMA.

When she’s not looking after her customers, Kerri will be off looking for her newest adventure. You’ll find her on a bush walk, enjoying a live concert, or exploring a new culture – even better if it’s getting to visit a new country too.

Kerri is newly married to Kate, with two pups that keep them busy. Whenever possible, you’ll catch them both overseas in the UK catching up with Kate’s extended family.

 

Judi Adams
Judi Adams

Judi Adams

Account Manager

Based in sunny Tauranga, Judi joined the Waitomo whānau in 2022, after many years working for New Zealand domestic and international freight companies, including Super Freight Transport, NZ Post and DHL Express. With more than 20 years’ experience in account management, business development and sales, Judi brings a wealth of knowledge to our regionally based superstar sales team and takes pride in looking after our customers in the “Bays”, from Coromandel to Hawke’s Bay.

When she’s not working, Judi enjoys spending time with her large whānau, including her amazing husband Kallum, five adult children and growing tribe of grandchildren. Feasts of amazing food are regularly enjoyed at the family get-togethers. Judi’s also a keen sportswoman, having represented Aotearoa in squash in her years and competed in rugby, waka ama and CrossFit. These days, she keeps fit going to the gym and doing CrossFit.

 

 

Dion Te Whetu
Dion Te Whetu

Dion Te Whetu

Account Manager

Dion joined the Waitomo whānau in 2023, after a career primarily in hospitality and related sectors, including 10 years as a professional chef. Dion has also worked in the bulk chemical and cleaning industries. 

When he’s not being a sales superstar, you’ll find Dion courtside, coaching and mentoring netball at the elite level. Skills developed in his professional and sporting careers makes Dion a best-in-class partner for our lower North Island commercial customers.

Dion is married to Caroline (CJ) and is Dad to his amazing son Ted. Outside of work, Dion spends time socialising with his friends and whānau and enjoys a bit of adventure riding dirt bikes.

 

Shane Constable

Shane Constable

Account Manager

Shane joined the Waitomo whānau in 2024 to look after our growing network and valued customers down south. After 18 years working in telecommunications with Telstra Clear and Vodafone, Shane honed his skills in sales, business development and management in roles at Clearvision Communications, Civtec, and P&F Global Ltd. Most recently, he’s also been on the tools learning building skills to support his house renovations. 

Shane’s big on the outdoors too, so you’ll catch him in the water driving his jet ski or boat, reeling in a feed from fishing in the sea, river, and lake, or beside the ocean. To wind down, his favourite way to end the day is with a movie and dining out.

Shane has been married to his wife Caren for 25 years, has three adult children – two girls and one boy – and enjoys family time on holiday or around the BBQ.

 

Stuart Jones
Stuart Jones

Stuart Jones

Account Manager

Stuart joined the Waitomo whānau in 2024 to help with the expansion of our customer’s fuel solutions and Waitomo network on the East Coast. He excels in sales and business development, so you’ll find Stuart working his magic to build and manage strong relationships in the local area. In his previous roles, Stuart worked as a Territory Manager for DKSH, George Weston Foods, and T&G Global Ltd in the Hawke’s Bay so he knows the area well.

Outside of work, he’ll be gearing up to go mountain biking or practising his swing on the golf course. Stuart is also on a mission to support with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and he’s doing his bit to mentor our tamariki and rangatahi in reaching their full potential.

Stuart is big on family, with his wife Sarah and their two daughters, Gala and Coco, being the most important role for him

 

Dion Te Whetu
Dion Te Whetu

Dion Te Whetu

Account Manager

Dion joined the Waitomo whānau in 2023, after a career primarily in hospitality and related sectors, including 10 years as a professional chef. Dion has also worked in the bulk chemical and cleaning industries. 

When he’s not being a sales superstar, you’ll find Dion courtside, coaching and mentoring netball at the elite level. Skills developed in his professional and sporting careers makes Dion a best-in-class partner for our lower North Island commercial customers.

Dion is married to Caroline (CJ) and is Dad to his amazing son Ted. Outside of work, Dion spends time socialising with his friends and whānau and enjoys a bit of adventure riding dirt bikes.