Stephen Furness

Business Development Manager

As a highly experienced commercial B2B specialist, Stephens extensive skillset includes; solution sales, client relationship management, account management, and negotiation. He spent 4 years with Telecom (now Spark) and is proficient in the telco and software fields, mostly in the GPS fleet management and bespoke mobile application software space.

Stephen’s ability to identify solutions early on in the sales process, address customer needs to ensure extensive operational savings and improved efficiency, maintain and further build effective relationships, results in win / win situations for his clients.

He has broad ranging industry experience, from healthcare, technology, transport and construction.

In his spare time Stephen indulges in socialising, travel, biking, motor racing, and skateboarding with ‘his little brat’ so endearingly termed.

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Shane Hobson

Business Development Manager, Waikato

In a nutshell, Shane’s commercial nous lies in representing rapidly growing technology companies within New Zealand and Australia in a BDM capacity. His experience within telecommunications and related fields is extensive and diverse, and his ability to think “outside the box” makes him an exceptionally valuable IT networking expert.

His role as Chair of the Web Access Waikato Trust combines his passion for accessible and affordable broadband options with the work he does commercially.

Shane also enjoys hobby farming in his spare time.

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Craig Fawcett

Commercial Manager- South Island

Craig brings a wealth of technology consulting knowledge, industry experience and  customer credibility to the table.

He has spent the last two decades acting in various technology roles helping clients make sense of their networks, infrastructure and platforms at all levels of their IT Stack.

His role within Solarix is to manage the day to day operations of our Christchurch based team, manage key customer relationships and to drive new business growth across the region.

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Todd Sutton

Sales Manager

Todd Sutton joins the Solarix team bringing a wealth of experience in local and international networks. He has a high proficiency in Solution Design for Ethernet, SDH, Optical Transport and IP Networks and will use these skills to further develop and strengthen Solarix’s growing National and International network presence.

Todd is Solarix’s Customer Facing contact for the new Solarix / TaiTokerau Fibre Network partnership. His existing relationship with all of the New Zealand and Australian networks will be instrumental as we develop the northern network and open the digital gateway to the north.

“I’m excited about working with an independent and New Zealand owned wholesale network provider. We have the ability to create innovative and flexible solutions for our customers where many of the larger incumbents struggle.”

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Ricard Kelly

Chief Technologist

Ricard’s attention to detail, thorough knowledge base, and high-level technical capability has led him to the role of Chief Technologist for Solarix. Ricard’s specialty areas include: Networks, Cisco, Juniper, Internet work, Voice, Security, complex solution design, and forensic investigation.

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Carolyne Gebbie

Operations Manager

Carolyne is passionate about optimisation of processes that support the smooth running of the Solarix business, which in turn, support Partners and Clients alike to achieve best value results. Her experience and significant industry knowledge stems from being immersed in leading ICT companies within New Zealand.

Carolyne is meticulous, and makes things happen! Managing a team of dedicated solution specialists, she is responsible for delivering agreed solutions for Clients and Channel Partners on time and on budget.

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David Ferrington

Pre-Sales Architect

David is a highly regarded, extremely competent technology specialist. His great technical skills, knowhow, attitude and personality keep him up to speed on all matters technology. He innovates and thinks laterally. David has a reputation for providing robust, cost effective, and secure solutions.

He thrives on challenges and working through complex issues, and is driven towards ensuring correct implementation of policies and procedures to optimise systems and solutions whilst maintaining system integrity and availability.

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Simon Spence

Sales Director & Partner

Simon, who is a major shareholder and director in the company, leads our Sales and Consultancy team, injecting an enormous amount of value into our sales channel across Australia and New Zealand. Simon believes demonstrating trust and loyalty are paramount in dealings with both customers and Channel Partners, as is the very realistic and pragmatic approach to the Solarix Solutions repertoire.

“I believe in utilising the engineering capability of our company. The key is in engaging customers and partners to create the best solution and all agree on the desired outcomes. We deliver according to project plan timeframes and then Q&A to ensure what was promised has been provided.”

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Flemming Rasmussen

Managing Director & Partner – MBA, B.Com, MInstD

Flemming is the Managing Director and Partner of all entities of the Solarix Group, and a major shareholder. He has instilled process, structure, and business discipline since joining the company in late 2010.

This has transformed Solarix and created a platform on from which we, as a company, are rapidly expanding by delivering robust, cost effective solutions to our Clients and Channel Partners via an industry leading Core Network Infrastructure. Flemming oversees all commercial, financial, and legal aspects of what we do.

“… delivering REAL time, business critical services to our Clients and Channel Partners on a Carrier Grade 1st World IP Network, excites us.”

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Rudi Hefer

Director, Product Development and Marketing

Rudi is accountable for our product development,  marketing and heads up our Strategic Channel Partnerships.

He has two decades of experience in the ICT market with a distinct ability to articulate complex technology concepts into business specific outcomes and objectives. His passion, flair and desire to succeed, coupled with with my strong work ethic and proven track record in over-achievement all contribute to his versatility and the value he brings as a leader to Solarix.

He has lead a number of large and strategic projects relating to businesses development, growth in unexplored markets, global commercial negotiation and business realignment and optimisation.

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