BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Grey Ormsby
Grey is the son of Waitomo founder, Desmond Ormsby, and the former General Manager and Chairman of Waitomo. For many years, Grey has been a kaumatua of Waitomo – a person of mana who upholds the values of honesty and integrity. Being a kaumatua, Grey continues to share, teach and guide the Waitomo Team to ensure the mana of Waitomo is maintained.
Jimmy Ormsby
Jimmy is the Managing Director and owner of Waitomo. Grandson to founder Desmond Ormsby, Jimmy joined Waitomo in 2003 after returning to New Zealand from the UK. Jimmy became a Director of Waitomo in 2009 and was appointed Managing Director in 2016.
Brent Goldsack
Brent is our Chairman and is an independent Director. He retired as a Managing Partner at PwC when he was elected to the Board of Fonterra Co-operative Group in 2017. Brent was a Partner for 12 years, working with PwC and in private equity in New Zealand, Moscow, London and New York. Brent is also an independent director of Rabobank New Zealand, Canterbury Grasslands, the Michael Hill International Violin Competition and a number of private companies.
Rob Mandeno
Rob is an independent Director. Rob has a background in investment banking, holding senior management roles at Deutsche Bank. With his banking days behind him, Rob is now busy as CEO of a technology start-up, as well as managing his farming interests in the King Country. Rob is also a Trustee for St Paul’s Collegiate School.
Paul Rea
Paul is an independent Director. Born and educated in the Deep South, Paul joined Mobil in Dunedin and had a 35-year career there, retiring in 2010. His work took him to parts of Asia, Middle East and USA, mostly in leadership roles in the fuels marketing division. He’s currently chairman of Port Otago Ltd and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chalmers Properties Ltd. Coincidentally, during his time in Mobil Oil New Zealand in the early 90’s, Paul was an early chairman of the Waitomo Petroleum joint venture with Mobil.
Mario Vulinovich
Mario is an experienced business leader and entrepreneur who’s active in the New Zealand investment community. Formerly Country Chairman and Regional GM for Shell, Mario has extensive governance and strategic experience and has served on many boards. Not only has he held significant corporate roles locally and internationally, he has also developed many businesses. In addition to his advisory group and coaching roles, he currently continues to be closely involved with his own businesses.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Jimmy Ormsby
Managing Director
M: 027 471 5995
Jimmy is the Managing Director and owner of Waitomo. Grandson to founder Desmond Ormsby, Jimmy joined Waitomo in 2003 after returning to New Zealand from the UK. Jimmy became a Director of Waitomo in 2009 and was appointed Managing Director in 2016.
Simon Parham
Chief Operating Officer
M: 027 280 8918
Simon is our Chief Operating Officer. He joined the Waitomo team after almost 16 years at Mobil, where he held various roles in convenience retail, pricing, operations and fuels marketing.
Pearce Watson
Chief Financial Officer
M: 021 779 855
Pearce grew up on a farm near Matamata and started his career as a relationship manager in banking. He’s also spent time as a financial markets trader with Fonterra. Prior to joining Waitomo, Pearce worked for a corporate dairy farming entity, finishing as General Manager of their South Island operations.
Greta Shirley
Marketing and Communications Manager
M: 021 758 458
Greta is our Marketing and Communications Manager. Prior to joining the Waitomo team, Greta spent 20 years working in various media and communications roles, here in New Zealand and the UK.
Alastair Wilson
National Sales Manager
M: 027 203 8049
Alastair is our National Sales Manager, joining Waitomo in June 2021. Alastair brings 17 years’ experience to the team, having held leadership roles in Mobil and BP in New Zealand and Australia. He’s worked across a various areas of the fuel business, including convenience retail, commercial and managing independent dealer relationships.
Karel Oosthuysen
Health and Safety Manager
M: 027 577 9986
Karel is our Health and Safety Manager. He joined Waitomo in 2010, having worked in the oil industry in South Africa for 22 years. Karel was our Sales manager for 10 years, before taking the reins in health and safety – an area he is very passionate about.
Greg Price
Fleet Manager
M: 021 571 167
Greg is our Fleet Manager, and is responsible for our drivers who service our Fuel Stops, farm trade and commercial customers. Prior to joining the Waitomo team, Greg spent 15 years working in various courier, air freight and highly-regulated FMCG and B2B organisations, here in New Zealand and Australia.
Phill Cole
Mini-Tanker Manager
M: 027 475 7083
Phill is the Manager for Waitomo’s Mini-Tanker division, and the division’s longest-serving employee. From time to time, you also might spot him driving a mini-tanker when needed to ensure we meet our customers’ needs.
Paul Easton
Fuel Stop Development Manager
M: 021 804 891
Paul is our Fuel Stop Manager. With our rapidly expanding Fuel Stop network, which now stretches from Paihia to Dunedin, Paul is kept very busy. Our pipeline of new sites for 2020 includes Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Manawatu, Wellington, and further sites in the South Island.
Steve Sharpe
Asset Manager
M: 021 968 451
Steve is our Asset Manager, and is responsible for managing Waitomo’s asset portfolio to ensure all our fuel and oil storage solutions are compliant and well-maintained. Steve’s experience in the oil industry spans more than 20 years.
Peter Matheson
Finance Manager
M: 021 684 084
Peter is our Finance Manager. A chartered accountant, Peter joined the Waitomo team after holding a variety of roles in various industries, here in New Zealand and overseas.
SALES TEAM
Gautam Tambe
M: 021 240 6245
Account Manager – Central Auckland
Steve Bain
M: 021 903 712
Account Manager – South Auckland
Greg McIntyre
M: 021 528 609
Account Manager – Manawatu and Wellington
Brent Myers
M: 027 475 4614
Senior Account Manager – Waikato and Christchurch
Grahame Howell
M: 027 490 3603
Account Manager – King Country
Tom Roach
M: 027 685 7233
Account Manager – Bay of Plenty