MEET THE TEAM

Upon completing his Quantity Surveying qualifications and a stint overseas managing a QS Practice, Bill returned to New Zealand and was eventually offered a Directorship in the Gartshore Group of Companies. For 35yrs Bill has managed the costing and financial functions of the businesses, and provides a governance role in today’s structure. Outside of his business interests, he spends (too much) time with his grandchildren, thoroughbred horse breeding, and developing commercial property. Bill has been involved in numerous industry related organisations, is a Justice of the Peace, and is on the Board of Directors for the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union.

Rob is the Managing Director of Gartshore Group. From sweeping the factory floor after school and weekends, Rob has progressed up through the ranks to Managing Director. After graduating as a Quantity Surveyor and obtaining a Master’s Degree Rob spent time working in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, before returning home and taking up a General Managers role with the Company serving his time prior to buying out his Uncle (Jim Gartshore) in late 2017. Outside of work Rob enjoys spending time with his young family and working on classic cars.

Cullum joined Gartshore Group in early 2018 as the Chief Financial Officer. After qualifying from Victoria University in Wellington, Cullum started his accounting career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Auckland. He spent twelve years working for a large engineering consultancy firm in Auckland where he progressed to General Manager of Finance. Prior to becoming an accountant, Cullum was a qualified mechanic working for Ford in Lower Hutt. In his spare time Cullum still finds time to work on cars but more importantly enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Adrian has over 20 years’ experience in senior leadership roles in the construction, manufacturing and the service industry, both in New Zealand and overseas. Adrian’s success is based on technical knowledge, attention to detail and an uncompromising concern for the achievement of the highest quality standards; exceeding our client’s expectations throughout the process. Client solutions is embedded in Adrian’s focus, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality. Outside of work Adrian is known to enjoy the odd game of golf.

Richard has had over 25 years’ experience in the joinery and fitout industry with over 17 of them at Gartshore’s. Richard served his time as a joinery apprentice in Christchurch before relocating to Tauranga and progressing his career to the position of Factory Manager. Richard demonstrates a high level of quality and initiative in understanding the advancement of new products and technology whilst still holding an appreciation for solid timber and veneers. When he is not working Richard loves spending time with his family, playing golf and fishing.

Alan has been a project manager for over 20 years. He has worked on a wide range of projects in the UK and NZ, including one-off shop fits, corporate roll outs and shopping centre refurbishments. Alan started out as a junior designer in London UK, having graduated with an interior design qualification. Alan moved to Auckland in 2003 and spends much of his spare time with his 3 kids, playing the bagpipes and woodcarving.

Daniel completed his carpentry apprenticeship with Gartshore’s in 2010 and gained his LBP certification that same year. Daniel then spent time overseas working in the construction and fitout industry as a foreman, upon his return Daniel has demonstrated a real drive for project management and problem solving, successfully progressing through to becoming a Project Manager and is currently completing a Diploma in Project Management. Away from work he enjoys spending time with his young family and assisting his wife training thoroughbreds’.

Troy has nearly 20 years of experience in all aspects of joinery and interior fitout. Starting his career in a joinery apprenticeship, Troy is now one of our Auckland based Project Managers with Gartshore. The majority of Troy’s career has been in the high end fit out of superyachts based in a variety of shipyards all over the world. His extensive experience in both managing and project managing, for a variety of different interior fit-out projects, allows him to efficiently deliver any sized project. Troy is a keen dirt bike rider and can be found out trail riding when he’s not relaxing with his family in sunny Warkworth.

Bill has forty years’ experience in the industry.

After gaining his formal Quantity Surveying qualifications and a stint managing Quantity Surveying offices overseas, he returned to New Zealand to take up a senior Quantity Surveying roll within the Gartshore Group.

He was offered a Directorship of the company in 1985. Bill manages the financial administration of the companies whilst maintaining an involvement in the estimating and contract negotiations.

Rob is the Director and General Manager for Gartshore Group and is based in Tauranga.
Rob has considerable experience within the construction industry.Upon graduating, Rob joined Fletcher Construction for several years, as a Quantity Surveyor/ Project manager. He then left for overseas and was appointed a Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager for some of the world’s most prestigious projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Jon is the South Island Project Manager and is based in Christchurch.
He has over 15 years’ experience within the construction industry where he has previously held positions of an LBP, on site competency assessor (Industry Training Organizations & local government) and Project Manager.
Jon will be responsible for project managing both retail and commercial projects throughout the South Island, where his focus will be on ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, to the highest standard and ultimately meeting client expectations.