Meet the Team

With more than 25 years' experience across sales, marketing, public relations, and Business Association management, Gary is passionate about supporting local businesses, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and driving initiatives that strengthen and grow the Wiri business community.

With a strong administration, accounts and customer service background, Diana is well placed to ensure our member database is kept current and that new businesses to the area are contacted and welcomed.

With a strong focus on clear, engaging communication, Michelle ensures businesses stay informed, connected, and up to date with the latest news, opportunities, and events within the Wiri community. She writes the quarterlyWiriLink magazine, coordinates events, oversees social media channels, and produces the weekly member emails.

I have contributed to every community I have lived or worked in, some of the roles I have held including Board of Trustee member at Ararimu School, President of Pukekohe Business association and Regional director of national board New Zealand Hot Rod association. I am active member of the National road Carrier Association, which is focussed on the transport network issues facing South Auckland. I'm keen to continue the focus on truck parking in Wiri and look forward to using my experience to make Wiri business district a great place to do business.

I bring over 15 years of corporate leadership experience across the banking, financial services, and telecommunications sectors, alongside hands-on small business ownership as Owner and Director of Clean Cars NZ Limited. I joined the Wiri Business Association Board to contribute my strategic and operational leadership capabilities and to support the local business community. I am passionate about collaboration and believe that by sharing knowledge and experience, we can strengthen individual businesses and the wider district. Through my role on the Board, I aim to increase member engagement within the Wiri Business District and foster stronger connections across its diverse industries. I am particularly focused on encouraging collaboration, learning, and referral opportunities that support sustainable growth for our members.

I have owned a business and building in the Wiri area since 2009 and have been involved with the Wiri Business Association because of that. Over the years I have attended several of the events and first aid courses that have been on offer and have found these useful for networking and gaining skills. I continue to encourage other businesses in the area to get involved and attend events/courses. Being on the Board is my way of giving back to the business community and I aim to offer insight into things the Association can do to help/assist businesses with issues that affect them.

I am passionate about our local area and know that many great people in the area feel the same way. I grew up, went to school, and live in the suburbs just next door. I have grandchildren growing up in the area, and I would like to know that I can make a difference in helping them grow up in a safe and clean environment. Now I am also working in the area I can see a great future for it after seeing what the WBA have already been doing. I want to give back to the community myself through being a board member. I am excited about the opportunity to work with other board members and make a difference.

I am a seasoned Independent Certified Cost & Management Accountant (USA & India) with over 30+ years' experience in Strategic Cost Management with Specialization in Activity Cost Analysis, internal controls, inventory management & Project Consulting for SME's. Remained Member of Global Board of Directors of prestigious Institute of Certified Management Accountants (IMA) USA (2012-14). Served as Director of a top B School & Visiting Faculty to eminent B-Schools in India. With my experience, I'd like to help businesses understand how the techniques of modern costing like Activity- Based analysis for improving the profitability, improve internal controls, and reduce financial and operational risks. Also, being a passionate management teacher wants to help promote entrepreneurship among youth to enable them to contribute to NZ economy as well as generate employment.