With apples making up almost half our business, we have a branch office in the apple-growing region of Hastings. This gives us convenient access to the growers and packhouses and helps strengthen relationships there.
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DARREN DRURY
Director / Apple Category Manager
Darren joined Delica in 2002 after running his own produce export company NZ Exports, becoming a shareholder in 2004.
Out of work interests include sports, music, reading and family. (He's really an honorary member of the Hastings team as he lives and works in Christchurch.)
PRODUCTS: New Zealand Enza apples and pears
CONTACT: darren@delicaglobal.com or phone: +64 27 576 7770
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TOM KEEFE
Export Manager
Tom has been in the produce industry for almost 20 years, beginning as an apple-picker then moving through the ranks gaining knowledge and experience throughout the entire supply chain. He enjoys working with growers at the coalface and would like to further develop a strong relationship with a committed customer base. Tom lives in the apple-growing region of Hawkes Bay with his wife and three children.
PRODUCTS: New Zealand apples and pears, cherries, apricots
CONTACT: tom@delicaglobal.com or phone: +64 27 533 0048 |
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MARGARET JAMES
General Accounts & Office Manager
Marg started with Delica Apples in the beginning of 2004 doing documentation. She is currently doing general administration and accounts work for apple exports.
Outside office hours, Marg leads a very active life and enjoys traveling to far-flung corners of the world whenever possible.
CONTACT: marg@delicaglobal.com or phone: +64 6 872 6647 |
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RICHARD BROWN
Financial Controller
Richard has been with Delica since early 2004 and works from our Hastings office in New Zealand. He is married and has two children; Danika and Andrew. Outside of work Richard enjoys watching and participating in sport and has recently started playing soccer again after having not played for fifteen years or so.
CONTACT: richard@delicaglobal.com or phone: +64 6 872 6642 |
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STEPHANIE BROWN
Accounts Assistant
Steph has been an employee at Delica since 2008. She brought her skills and experiences to the Delica team from her previous position as an administration controller at Evenden Road Packhouse, which is now an ENZA-owned operation. Steph came into Delica employed as the documentation assistant for apples, working her way up to the documentation coordinator and is currently furthering her knowledge as an accounts assistant. When not at work Steph enjoys being a doting aunty, skiing and plans to one day venture off and travel abroad.
CONTACT: stephanie@delicaglobal.com or phone: +64 6 872 6643
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CAROLYN GERKEN
Export Documentation Coordinator
Carolyn started with Delica in 2009 and has proven to be a great addition to the documentation team. She looks after documentation for all seafreight from New Zealand. Carolyn enjoys the outdoors including camping, mountain biking and tramping with her family
CONTACT: carolyn@delicaglobal.com or phone: +64 6 872 6641 |
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MARIE BRAID
Export Documentation Assistant
One of our newest team members, joining in early 2011. Marie has been in the apple industry for the past five years however, formally at ENZA, so brings a lot of experience with her to the job. She is also married with five children - which MUST keep her busy.
CONTACT: marie@delicaglobal.com or phone: +64 6 872 6646 |
