About Us

Brandex is one of the most respected sports Wholesalers in New Zealand with over 30 years of importing and distribution experience.  Through strong management, long term relationships with world class brands have been maintained and strengthened.  With one of the leading outdoor sales teams in New Zealand backed up by a first class customer services team, Brandex is full of staff who are dedicated and passionate about the outdoors and the products we represent.


Meet The Brandex Team


   

Leanne Hobbs  
Finance & Adminstration Director

Leanne joined Brandex in 1997.  As a keen sports woman involved in a number of different sports, it was a fantastic opportunity to work in an industry she was extremely passionate about. Leanne knows every aspect of the business inside out and finds the variety and great team to be extremely rewarding.  In her spare time she follows a rigourous fitness regime.

        

David Watt
Outdoor Director

David has an extensive background in Marketing & Management. Outdoor Sports are David's passion and he has participated in Multisport & Adventure Racing for years. He is also a very keen golfer. David joined the Brandex management team in 2006 and oversees all aspects of the business related to the outdoor brands.

 

   
       
   

Ian Bright
Snowsports Director
 

Ian has been involved in the ski industry since 1994. Raised in Austria, snow has been in Ian's blood all his life. In 1998 Ian joined the Brandex team spending 8 years as a ski sales rep before joining the Management Team in 2006. Ian oversees all aspects of the business pertinent to winter sports brands.

     

Kevin Hoyle
North Island Outdoor Account Manager

Kevin is one of Brandex's most accomplished sales reps. Kevin has been in sales for numerous years and has been with Brandex since 2005. Kevin is highly respected in the industry and is constantly praised by his customers and peers for his in-depth product knowledge.

 

   
       
   

Lisa Nicholl
South Island Outdoor Account Manager

Lisa has an extensive background in sales, and has been with Brandex since 2007. Lisa is a very accomplished athlete and enjoys spending her time competing in ultra marathons. Lisa's product knowledge comes first hand as she spends most weekends in the mountains using the products she promotes.

     

Cam McKay
Winter Product Account Manager

Cam has just joined the team for Winter 2011. He has come from a retail background, having worked at Gordons Outdoors in Wellington. For the past few NZ summers, Cam has been waist deep in Japan's infamous powder as a Cat Skiing guide.

 

   
       
   

Anna Bright
Operations Manager

Anna is  Ian's other half who came to help Brandex out in 2008 and is still here. Anna loves the industry –it's filled with good people, all doing what they love, and she now can't imagaine working anywhere else.

     

Debbie Powell
Customer Services

Debbie joined the Brandex team at the beginning of 2010. Following a career in secretarial and sales Debbie is enjoying the fast paced job challenge within Customer Services. Outside of work Debbie enjoys family life and travel.



   
       
   

Michael James
Warehouse Manager


Michael started with Brandex the day after the February Christchurch earthquake.... he arrived to a very shaken warehouse! If not at work, Michael can be found on the Golf course.

     
                                                      

 
 

Cara Beauvais
Customer Services

Cara came onboard In July 2011 - bang in the middle of winter craziness. Cara's hobbies include fishing, motorcross, horse riding and partying (possibly partying being the most enjoyed hobby.....??)


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