Waikato Business News | December 1, 2023

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Connect - Grow - Inspire - Represent 18 FEATURE DECEMBER 2023 2023 WAIKATO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AWARDS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR AWARD WINNERS AND FINALISTS SUPREME AWARD SPONSORED BY: Foster Construction Group INVIVO WINES BUSINESS GROWTH SPONSORED BY: Deloitte WINNER: Treadlite NZ FINALISTS: MS Civil Construction, Pure Lighting COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION SPONSORED BY: Montana Food & Events WINNER: South Waikato Investment Fund Trust (SWIFT) FINALISTS: Dive Zone Whitianga, Ninja Valley INTERNATIONAL TRADE SPONSORED BY: Skypoint Technologies WINNER: Invivo Wines FINALISTS: Helix Flight Manufacturing Machines, Manta5 Hydrofoil Bikes INNOVATION SPONSORED BY: Company-X WINNER: Emergency Consult FINALISTS: Flight Structures, Helix Flight Manufacturing Machines PEOPLE & CULTURE SPONSORED BY: Hamilton Airport WINNER: Ninja Valley FINALISTS: MS Civil Construction, Wyreframe MARKETING SPONSORED BY: Chow:Hill Architects WINNER: Pure Lighting FINALISTS: Hamilton Airport, Treadlite NZ MICRO BUSINESS SPONSORED BY: Sleepyhead WINNER: Wyreframe FINALISTS: Neuow Projects, CFO 4 U FOR PURPOSE SPONSORED BY: Trust Waikato WINNER: Central Kids Early Education FINALISTS: South Waikato Investment Fund Trust (SWIFT), Hospice Waikato SERVICE EXCELLENCE SPONSORED BY: Tompkins Wake WINNER: My Mortgage FINALISTS: Normans Transport, Safety Genius SUSTAINABILITY SPONSORED BY: Wintec | Te Pūkenga WINNER: NZ National Fieldays Society Inc FINALIST: Dive Zone Whitianga CEO OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY: The University of Waikato WINNER: Lisbeth Jacobs, Gallagher Animal Management EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY: Mitre 10 Mega Hamilton WINNER: Jenni Falconer - Emergency Consult FINALISTS: Adam Norman - Normans Transport, Carl Saywell - MS Civil Construction PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD SPONSORED BY: Air New Zealand WINNER: Central Kids Early Education Invivo wins Supreme business award, SMEs feature strongly Wine and spirits company Invivo Wines has been named the supreme winner at this year’s Waikato Business Awards, supported by Foster Construction Group. The company was named the supreme winner at a sold-out gala dinner at Claudelands tonight celebrating the strength of the Waikato business community. It also won the International Trade Award. Invivo was founded by friends Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron (Invivo’s winemaker). The Invivo vision is to produce the best of New Zealand wine and bring this to the world in an innovative and contemporary approach. Since then, the company has won more than 600 medals and trophies and has teamed up with celebrities Graham Norton and Sarah Jessica Parker to help market their wines and spirits. Headquartered in Te Kauwhata, Invivo has wine operations in New Zealand, Australia, Italy, France, Argentina and produces gin and vodka in Ireland. Judges said Invivo impressed through its bold approach to marketing, business development, funding, diversification strategies and collaborations with influencers. “The team understands the art of standing out in a crowded marketplace and this has clearly led to the positive results the company is delivering. For a winery that started in 2008 and saw its real expansion in 2016, delivering in excess of $20m revenue last year and being profitable Supreme Award Winner, Invivo Wines and Award Sponsor, Foster Construction Group 2023 WAIKATO C is a very commendable achievement, especially given the 700 plus wineries with much longer heritage in New Zealand. “Their success can be boiled down to two things: focusing on their customers’ needs and innovation.” Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO Don Good said it was heartening to see a raft of SMEs in this year’s line-up of finalists and taking out category awards. “This year’s business awards has exceeded our expectations,” Good said. “The increased number of entries and the impressive diversity of participants demonstrates the flourishing entrepreneurial spirit within our region. We had 77 entries – an increase of 11 entries from last year – and of those they were predominantly SMEs.” And of those 77 entries, there was widespread regional representation with entries from as far as Taupō, Whitianga and Te Kauwhata. Head judge Dr Heather Connolly of the University of Waikato’s Management School said there were record entries for the People & Culture and Innovation Awards. “Awards entries showcased the strength of the export community in the Waikato,” Dr Connolly said. “The Waikato Business Awards have once again proven their importance in recognising and celebrating business excellence in the region.” Gallagher Animal Management’s Lisbeth Jacobs won CEO of the Year while Emergency Consult’s Jenni Falconer won Emerging Leader of the Year. Good said it was clear to see that the region is thriving. “The Waikato is making a name for itself as an economic powerhouse in this country. We have a strong farming foundation, a booming tech industry, strong construction and manufacturing sectors, an uptick in tourism post-Covid, and an efficient and well-located logistics industry. Coupled with our proximity to Auckland opening up enhanced opportunities for trade and collaboration, it makes for a region that really is a terrific place to live, work and play.” THE 2024 WAIKATO BUSINESS AWARD ENTRIES OPEN IN APRIL FIND OUT MORE AT : waikatochamber.co.nz/business-awards PHOTOS: Barker Photography Lighting the way to sporting excellence in New Zealand, our solutions brighten your path to victory, ensuring your club shines with brilliance. 07 394 6112 | purelighting.co.nz
DECEMBER 2023 FEATURE 19 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AWARDS CEO of the Year Lisbeth Jacobs CEO of the Year, Lisbeth Jacobs and Award Sponsor, Professor Neil Quigley, University of Waikato 10 Years Judging Service Award, Dick Breukink When Lisbeth Jacobs joined Gallagher in April 2021, Covid-19 made some aspects of her role as the Global General Manager of Animal Management a bit tricky. “It wasn’t easy to see people offshore. In New Zealand, we were free to move around but it was quite some time before I managed to get a spot in MIQ which meant I could hop on a plane and see my teams in the US and Europe. But we were used to using Teams, so we made do. But nothing beats face to face.” Today, Lisbeth is Gallagher’s Animal Management chief executive and was named CEO of the Year at the Waikato Business Awards, supported by Foster Construction, on November 17. “For me, the team nominating me is the greatest honour. This award is theirs too. We make decisions together, we build our strategy together, we debate and challenge, and share a desire to drive the business forward sustainably while keeping it real. “This award is also acknowledgement that we’re building on the success of those who came before me: Sir William Gallagher, [Board chair] Steve Tucker and [Group CEO] Kahl Betham. As Gallagher celebrates 85 years, being entrusted with a part of its legacy is a privilege.” Judges said: “Lisbeth is an inspiring and talented leader and CEO. She demonstrated extensive knowledge of Gallagher Animal Management and had a clear passion for the business, its future, and her team. People are at the heart of Lisbeth’s approach to leadership. She is a humble and impactful leader who has used her experience to build a strong team and to set a clear vision and strategy for the business, empowering and supporting her team to set them up for success. The impact of Lisbeth’s approach to her role as CEO is demonstrated by the nomination from her team for these awards, and from the business results achieved since she started in April 2021. The future of this leading locally founded global company is in safe hands.” Lisbeth previously held senior leadership roles at New Zealand-based and international companies including Fletcher Building, UniServices, The Icehouse, and global company Bekaert in Belgium and China. She is currently an independent director of Goodnature and BRANZ and member of the Steering Committee of the Agritech Industry Transformation Plan (ITP). Lisbeth holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Auckland, a M.Sc. Engineering from KULeuven (Belgium) and completed the General Management Programme at INSEAD (Paris). At Gallagher, Lisbeth leads the Animal Management business with offices in New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, and Chile, joint ventures in Europe and South Africa, and long-standing distribution partners in Latin America and Japan. The essence of the business is to deliver smarter, fit-for-purpose solutions that make animal and land management more sustainable, profitable, and productive. Kahl Betham said he’s grateful that Lisbeth is investing her time and career with Gallagher. “Not only has Lisbeth added an impressive level of strategic acumen, customer focus, and energy that is propelling us forward faster than ever, she’s also demonstrated that she’s an extraordinary people-focused leader who is committed to developing and caring for people along the way. “Lisbeth leads by focusing on global mega-trends that we are best positioned to add value to, setting clear expectations and supporting people to get there, and relentlessly putting our customers at the centre of everything we do.” Premium products made from recycled rubber. At Treadlite, we lead the way in tyre recycling, driving towards a greener, more sustainable future. As the sole tyre recycling plant in New Zealand processing end-of-life rubber-based products, we’re dedicated to making a significant impact on the environment and communities, driving towards a greener, more sustainable future. Based in Cambridge, our Head Office is the hub of innovation and excellence in the recycling industry. Our facilities utilise cutting-edge technology to transform used tyres into valuable raw materials. Through our innovative approach, we actively promote a full circular eco concept, ensuring that every part of the recycling process contributes to a cleaner and more efficient recycling loop. With depots in Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Taranaki, Gisborne & Waikato, we’re accessible across New Zealand, providing tyre recycling services. We take pride in working with innovative ideas and companies that share our vision of a fully circular economy. Premium products produced from recycled rubber; • Granules – used for roading, playgrounds, artificial sportsfields & gym flooring • Equestrian arena mix 2023 WAIKATO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AWARDS BUSINESS GROWTH AWARD WINNER SALES TRACY SMITH E: sales@treadlite.com P: 021 928 231 TYRE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL E: accounts@treadlite.com P: 0800 430 800
Page 1 and 2: DECEMBER 2023 Our winners keep comi
Page 3 and 4: DECEMBER 2023 Briefs… Dyet to lea
Page 5 and 6: DECEMBER 2023 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS
Page 9 and 10: DECEMBER 2023 The Company-X lifers
Page 17: DECEMBER 2023 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS
Page 21 and 22: DECEMBER 2023 FEATURE 21 OF COMMERC
Page 23 and 24: DECEMBER 2023 FEATURE 23 CONGRATULA
Page 25 and 26: DECEMBER 2023 FEATURE 25 Celebratin
Page 31 and 32: DECEMBER 2023 Out and about… WAIK

Waikato Business News | December 1, 2023

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?