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Annabel Young - Chief Executive

Annabel has been the Guild's Chief Executive since 2008. Before entering Parliament in 1997, she specialised in tax for 15 years as a solicitor and chartered accountant. She was a National Party List MP for two terms, Tax Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants for two years, then Chief Executive of Federated Farmers. For nine years Annabel was Signals Officer in the NZ Territorial Army and wrote The Good Lobbyist's Guide. She has a BA/LLB and a Diploma in Accounting.

ph. 04 802 8201
em. a.young@pgnz.org.nz

Sally Walker-Simmons - Executive Assistant

Sally Walker-Simmons is the Executive Assistant to Guild Chief Executive, Annabel Young. Before joining the Guild, Sally worked as a Senior Support Officer at the Ministry of Education. Sally is from London and moved to New Zealand four years ago. She joined the Guild in March 2011.

ph. 04 802 8202
em. s.walker-simmons@pgnz.org.nz

Jasmine Freemantle - Policy Advisor

Jasmine develops policy advice and analysis for the organisation, responds to submission requests and provides advocacy to members. She is an experienced educator and researcher, and was head of the Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association. Jasmine has a BA (Hons first class) from Victoria University, primarily in political philosophy.

ph. 04 802 8205
em. Jasmine.freemantle@pgnz.org.nz

Shirena Vasan - Pharmacist Policy

Shirena is a practicing pharmacist who has joined the policy team. She has worked as a pharmacist in the United Kingdom and Australia. Her most recent position was as a pharmacy technician tutor where she worked part time while also studying towards a Post Graduate Certificate in Public Health (PGCertPH).

ph. 04 802 8214
em. s.vasan@pgnz.org.nz

Rebecca Evans - Marketing and Membership Services Manager

As Marketing and Membership Services Manager, Rebecca (BPharm RegPharmNZ MRPharmS) oversees all membership and marketing duties. She attended the University of Otago and is a registered pharmacist with seven years experience in both hospital and community pharmacy.

ph. 04 802 8218
em. r.evans@pgnz.org.nz

Julia Paterson-Fourie - Communications Advisor

Julia's role includes all communication-related duties, such as media liaison, producing
the Guild newsletters and managing the website. Julia has a Bachelor of Journalism (Hons) from Rhodes University in South Africa and spent nearly ten years as a journalist in Johannesburg.

ph. 04 802 8211
em. j.paterson-fourie@pgnz.org.nz

Nicole Rickman - Marketing Coordinator – Membership Services

Nicole co-ordinates member-related queries and benefits, all marketing campaigns and is responsible for the recruitment of new members. She has a Bachelor of Business Studies - with a major in Marketing - from Massey University and five years marketing experience.

ph. 04 802 8217
em. n.rickman@pgnz.org.nz

Andrea Maher - PSL Manager

Andrea manages PSL and facilitates the relationship between members and suppliers. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons) and a Masters of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications. Andrea has years of sales and marketing experience, both in the US and locally.

ph. 04 802 8212
em. a.maher@pgnz.org.nz

Lisa Cho - PSL Representative

Lisa processes phone, online and fax orders, and completes other administrative duties. She has a Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University and this is her first job after graduating.

ph. 04 802 8215
em. l.cho@pgnz.org.nz

Bailey Chan - Finance Manager

Bailey's role involves the management of the financial accounts for the Guild and PSL. He has a BCom with majors in accounting and finance and is a qualified chartered accountant. Bailey has a broad range of experience and has worked for various organisations, including a chartered accountancy practice, local council housing associations, a not-for-profit and a national transportation company.

ph. 04 802 8203
em. b.chan@pgnz.org.nz

Pam Sceats - Assistant Accountant

Pam manages the accounts team and is also responsible for the daily financial transactions of the Guild. She has many years of accounting experience, from large corporates to family enterprises. Pam endeavours to provide a solution to any accounting query from members.

ph. 04 802 8206
em. p.sceats@pgnz.org.nz

Kate Neyland - Accounts Administrator

Kate is the Guild’s Accounts Administrator. Her friendly voice is the first you will hear when you call the Guild. Kate manages the Guild’s gift vouchers and is the Guild’s accounts receivable and payable clerk. Kate has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from Victoria University and three years part time experience as part of an accounts team.

ph. 04 802 8207
em. k.neyland@pgnz.org.nz

Barbara Costigan - Senior Accounts Administrator

Barbara is the Guild’s Senior Accounts Administrator. She has been studying part-time for NZ Diploma of Business and brings with her 15 years experience in the accounts field.

ph. 04 802 8216
em. b.costigan@pgnz.org.nz