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Our Management Team


  • CRAIG EVANS

    General Manager Supply Chain
    With Mainfreight since 1986

    Craig is responsible for our 22 warehousing operations throughout New Zealand and Australia and plays an integral role in the development of our supply chain strategies and relationships.

  • MARK NEWMAN

    National Manager Transport New Zealand
    With Mainfreight since 1990

    Marks responsibilities include the Domestic Freight Forwarding operations in New Zealand, consisting of Mainfreight Transport, Daily Freight and Chemcouriers. Mark began his career with us loading freight and is one of our first Graduates.

  • TOM DONAHUE

    President, Mainfreight International Inc, USA
    With Mainfreight since 2006

    Tom joined Mainfreight during 2006 and heads up our newly established freight forwarder/customs broker in the USA, Mainfreight International Inc. Tom has had many years' experience in the freight forwarding business in a variety of roles; his last role as VP of seafreight.

  • KEVIN DRINKWATER

    Chief Information Officer
    With Mainfreight since 1986

    Kevin's portfolio covers all our IT solutions throughout our operations worldwide, including the development and application of new technology ensuring our technological competitive advantage continues and that these solutions add more value to our customer relationships and operating efficiencies.

  • CHRISTINE MEYER

    Group Human Resources and Training Manager
    With Mainfreight since 1994

    Christine's responsibilities include our training regimes, Training Academy, and graduate recruitment programmes. Her role also includes the management and development of Human Resources across the Group.

  • BRYAN CURTIS

    National Manager Owens Transport
    With Mainfreight since 1980

    Responsible for the Owens Transport business in New Zealand. Bryan is one of our "originals" and has had a variety of positions including operational, sales and branch management roles in New Zealand and Australia.

  • TIM WILLIAMS

    Chief Financial Officer
    With Mainfreight since 1994

    Tim joined Mainfreight through the acquisition of Daily Freightways in 1994 and since 1995 he has been responsible for the Group's financial affairs. This includes, in conjunction with the Managing Director, relationships with our Auditors, Tax Advisors, Brokers, Analysts, Bankers, and the NZX.

  • JOHN HEPWORTH

    International Manager
    With Mainfreight since 1998

    John manages our International businesses in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the USA and our Asian interests. John's role also includes the identification and development of our international product in regions we have yet to establish ourselves in. John joined Mainfreight through our acquisition of his business, ISS Express Lines, in 1998.

  • MICHAEL LOFARO

    National Manager Mainfreight International Australia
    With Mainfreight since 1998

    Michael manages Mainfreight International's operations throughout Australia. He joined Mainfreight through the acquisition of ISS Express Lines of which he was a shareholder.

  • STEVEN NOBLE

    National Manager Mainfreight Logistics Australia
    With Mainfreight since 1994

    Steven has the responsibility of our 10 Logistics (warehousing) facilities throughout Australia. Steven has been with Mainfreight in a variety of roles and has previous experience in International Forwarding and Logistics.

  • RODD MORGAN

    National Manager Mainfreight Distribution Australia
    With Mainfreight since 2003

    Rodd's responsibilities cover the transport operations of Mainfreight Distribution throughout Australia. Rodd has had 10 years experience in the Australian Transport industry, including leadership roles in Sales and Operations.

  • GREG HOWARD

    CEO, CaroTrans Inc, USA
    With Mainfreight since 1999

    Greg is a Bostonian and has spent most of his working life with CaroTrans. Greg spent two years in New Zealand as National Manager for Mainfreight International and has also had roles in a number of European countries while working for CaroTrans.

  • DAVID SHIAU

    Managing Director Mainfreight Express, Asia

    David has a relationship with our business which dates back to 1985, as a partner and friend. David's responsibilities are the management and Directorship of our operations in Hong Kong, South China, Shanghei, and North China.

  • JON GUNDY

    National Manager Mainfreight International
    With Mainfreight since 2004

    Responsible for the Mainfreight International business in New Zealand, and the Coolair operations, Jon joined Mainfreight through the acquisition of Owens, where he held Operational and Sales Management roles within various Owens divisions over the last eight years.

  • CARL HOWARD-SMITH

    General Counsel Mainfreight Group
    With Mainfreight since 1978

    Mainfreight's lawyer since its commencement in 1978, board member since 1983 and General Counsel. Carl plays an active and daily role with the executive management team across all divisions.

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