Theo Giesen

Director

Alex Giesen

Director

Marcel Giesen

Director

Kyle Skene

General Manager

Kyle joined the Giesen team in April 2009 in a newly created role of Sales Manager. Previous roles more recently have included Sales Management and National Key Account Management with Multi National Businesses.

Rhys Julian

Export Sales Manager

Over the last 10 years within the FMCG industry Rhys has worked for Coca-Cola in sales management, then most recently, with Beam Inc. where he managed their national retail customer base.

Rhys has recently joined the Giesen team in a new role focusing specifically on Europe, Asia, and Pacific Island markets.

Darran Allen

Operations Manager

Darran joined the team in January 2012 in the newly created role of Operations Manager, prior to this Darran was known to the company through his work as an external consultant.
Darran brings with him a wealth of knowledge of management and business improvement in businesses as diverse as Health care and Oil & Gas, both here in New Zealand but also Australia, China and the UK. His main skill set comes from automotive where he spent 13 years working for Toyota in the UK.

Wayne King

Production Manager

Wayne joined the team in February 2000 when the Giesen's were looking for a mechanical engineer to keep their bottling plant running.

Originally from Invercargill Wayne completed an engineering apprenticeship and gained advanced trade qualifications. He then went on to mechanical design draughting and obtained NZCE: Mechanical. He has also spent 5 years as a shift engineer responsible for an ammonia refrigeration plant.

Prior to Giesen Wayne's main work experience was within the meat industry. He had found the wine industry to be challenging and rewarding as a result of Giesen's continued growth. Whilst Wayne openly admits he is not a winemaker, he is sure that Andrew appreciates his input!

Grant Farrell

Quality Assurance Manager

Grant joined the team in 2002. He has a Bachelor of Science and Post Graduate Diploma in Wine and Viticulture. More recently, he has been studying Quality Management Theory and runs the quality control system for our bottling line.

Grant is also responsible for ensuring that the organisations quality, food safety and health and safety systems are maintained, functioning and compliant with current best practises.

Alice Weston

Graphic Designer

Dennis Jones

Company Accountant

Dennis joined Giesen in 2002. His main task is to manage the company’s resources in support of the continuing rapid growth of the business. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in UK, and worked there until 1982 when he got the travel bug, and spent the next 12 years in South Africa. He moved to New Zealand in 1995. A keen sportsman, he plays golf, tennis and soccer. He also enjoys tramping in the beautiful New Zealand National Parks.

Carol Wood, Julie Neilson and Sally Steele

Office Administration, Accounts, Exports etc.

Sally's main role is to take care of exports. Carol looks after office administration and accounts, and our domestic customers are looked after by Julie. These ladies all worked in the banking sector...funny how they've turned to wine!

Andrew Blake

Chief Winemaker

Andrew admits he doesn't have a favourite wine - he likes them all, which is helpful in his line of work. As Giesen's winemaker, Andrew shares the brothers' philosophy of producing a range of estate wines with consistency of character, from vintage to vintage.

According to Andrew, getting a consensus from the brothers is sometimes the hardest part of the job, but it is all part of the fun of working for what he describes as a great team.

Hamish Kempthorne

Assistant Winemaker

Hamish joined the Giesen winemaking team in 2011. After completing a music degree at Otago University he then went on to pursue his studies in viticulture and oenology at Lincoln University. Since graduating in 2001 he has focused his winemaking skills in wineries across New Zealand and Australia. He has a passion for producing quality cool climate aromatic varietals, Pinot Noir and of course Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc!

Anna Kingscote

Assistant Winemaker

Nick Winter

Viticulturalist

Justin Weaver

Vineyard Manager

Roscoe Johanson

Brand and Hospitality Manager

Roscoe is our Brand and Hospitality Manager, based at our new cellar door in Marlborough, New Zealand. Initially training in hotel management then concentrating on beverage sales and marketing, Roscoe has worked with a number of Iconic local and global beverage brands including Steinlager, Stella Artois, Remy Martin, Piper-Heidsieck, Jim Beam, ABSOLUT vodka and Macallan Whisky. Roscoe has lived in Sydney for the past 6 years, initially working for Maxxium NV and responsible for the Australasian and Pacific Island Travel Retail markets before joining Giesen in 2009 as our first Australian based employee.

Victoria Lewis & Lonnie Pomeroy

Cellar Door Hosts

Victoria & Lonnie look after visitors to our new Cellar Door in Marlborough. As Cellar Door Manager, Victoria is responsible for keeping things running smoothly and ensuring that our guests have the best possible experience when they visit. Victoria, who is originally from the UK, joined Giesen with 12 years experience in the Marlborough wine industry. Lonnie has recently moved over from Nelson. She has been involved in hospitality and as a cellar door host for some years. She divides her time between the Giesen Cellar Door and local trade sales.

Erin Kelly

New Zealand Sales Manager

Erin has been with Giesen since July 2009. Prior to joining Erin had worked for Montana Wines and more recently had been selling Giesen Wines for the previous 5 years with Beam Global Wines and Spirits. Erin is excited to continue working with the Giesen brand.

Adam Cording

Key Account Manager / Wellington

Adam joins Giesen Wines with a background in retail liquor and grocery. Prior to joining Giesen, Adam had worked with other iconic New Zealand companies such as Villa Maria and Montana Wines. Adam joined in July 2009 as a key part of the New Zealand sales team based in Wellington. 

Jocelyn Anderson

Key Account Manager / South Island

Jocelyn brings to Giesen a wealth of knowledge of the liquor industry throughout the South Island and a true passion and energy for wine. Her previous roles include working for Constellation NZ, Vintage Wines & Spirits and Burleigh Trading. Jocelyn joined the Giesen sales team in August 2011.

Zoe Lynn

Key Account Manager / Central North Island

Zoe joined Giesen Wines in February 2011 as a Key Account Manager based in Hamilton. Zoe has previously worked for Pernod Ricard with experience in grocery and on premise. Giesen are pleased to have Zoe join the team with her bubbly and energetic approach.

Tim Hipkiss

Key Account Manager / Auckland

Tim brings to Giesen a strong background in retail management and previous liquor industry experience. His past roles include working for South Corp and Interwine. Tim joined the Giesen team in February 2011.

Emma Glynn

Key Account Manager / Auckland

Barry Rodwell

General Manager Sales, Australia

Barry joined the Giesen Wines team in December 2011. He has been involved in the Australian Wine market for over 20 years and has held senior management roles with the Hardy Wine company, BRL Hardy pty Ltd and most recently Constellation Wines Australia.

Barry has extensive management experience with the independent trade and both National Chains in Australia and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team which will contribute to grow Giesen Wines in Australia.

Daniel Chorley

Market Manager / Queensland, Australia

Daniel has had vast experience when it comes to wine, in the early days Daniel worked in the Matua Valley Vineyards and studied Horticultural Science. From there Daniel spent time in the wine retail business in the United Kingdom at Majestic Wines where he gained his WSET Higher Certificate. Upon returning to New Zealand, Daniel worked as a Account Manager for Burleigh Trading Company where he sold Giesen Wine before moving to Mills Reef Winery as a Key Account Manager. On moving to Queensland, Daniel took up a role with Pernod Ricard in On Premise. 

Amanda Strawbridge

Market Manager / South and West Australia

Amanda’s passion for wine began working in fine dining restaurants and wine bars whilst finishing her University Degree in Adelaide.

She has spent the last 9 years selling premium wine in the Australian Market with brands such as Bollinger, Henschke, Petaluma, Pikes, Paul Jaboulet, St Hallet and Stonier. Amanda has developed close relationships within the wine industry and is proud to be part of the Giesen business and its future.

Matt Bindel

Business Development Manager / North America

Matt’s experience in wine is varied, he has spent time with retail liquor in the United Kingdom with Majestic Wines and in New Zealand. In terms of sales and account management Matt has spent time in the last decade with Morton Estate Wines, Maxxium New Zealand and Pernod Ricard. Matt joined Giesen in July 2009 and has recently relocated to the United States in a new role to spread the Giesen Wines message.

Doug Brown

Business Development Manager / UK, Ireland

Doug has worked extensively in UK wine and spirits market and has gained the WSET higher certificate in 1997 and most recently was Sales Manager for Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates in UK and Ireland. He has also worked with Rosemount Estate Wines, Pommery Champagne, Glenfiddich, Campari and San Pedro Wines of Chile. His experience covers all aspects of the retail trade and working with distributors in the European markets. Doug will be UK based.