Meet the Team at Vanage New Zealand
At Vantage New Zealand, we’re more than just providers of cutting-edge precision agriculture solutions; we’re a dedicated team passionate about helping you achieve the best results in your farming operations. Our team combines technical expertise, industry knowledge, and a commitment to customer service to ensure you get the most out of your technology investments. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of precision guidance systems or seeking to optimize your farm’s performance, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Get to know the faces behind the expertise and discover how we can assist you in taking your farming operations to the next level.
Jemma Mulvihill
Business Manager
During her study abroad in the US, Jemma saw an opportunity to apply Precision Ag techniques and technologies to enhance NZ agriculture. She took the plunge and founded Agri Optics NZ (now Vantage NZ) with Craige and Roz Mackenzie.
Simon Davie
National Sales Representative
Growing up in Southland, in the family rural water reticulation business, Simon went on to train as a Heavy Diesel tech with Norwood in Christchurch. After working in the Ag sector, he went to work in the Construction equipment industry for the best part of 10 years, having varied roles, from diesel tech, to sales, to product management and sales support more recently. With a love of technology, how things work and solving tricky problems, Simon looks forward to getting stuck in to supporting Vantage’s customers and team!
Lia Willis
Agri Insights Manager & Lower South Island
After completing a BSC with honours at Massey University in Animal Science and Agriculture Science, with a special focus in precision agriculture during her honours year, Lia worked in the seed sector as an agronomist for 6 years. Lia is passionate about putting the right input, in the right place, at the right time. She has joined Vantage to align her passions of agronomy and precision agriculture solutions to help people make strategic decisions.
Russell van de Laak
Trimble Solutions Specialist – Upper North Island
Russell Joined the Vantage NZ team in 2020 having come over from New Zealand’s previous Trimble re-seller. Russell has over 20 years of experience in Agriculture as a dairy, beef, and grain farmer in addition to doing technical support and installations.
Cameron Burmeister
Trimble Solutions Specialist – Lower North Island
Cam brings an excellent knowledge of machinery to complement his understanding of what Precision Ag equipment best suits our customers – with 10 years experience as a heavy diesel mechanic around the greater Manawatu.
Harry Jassal
Trimble Ag Software Specialist
Harry has worked in many industries in technical and compliance capacities. He follows an agnostic approach to solve day to day business problems. Harry loves all things computers & systems and is especially looking forward to helping NZ growers to streamline their record keeping and compliance needs.
James Storey
Trimble Solutions Specialist – Lower South Island
James has had over 10 years experience in Precision Ag and until joining Vantage recently he was the New Zealand National Sales and Support Manager for Topcon Agriculture products. James joined Vantage NZ as he liked the diverse range of services.
Henry Costello
Trimble Solutions Specialist – Upper South Island
After growing up in North Canterbury from a farming background, Henry studied Agricultural Science at Lincoln University and started working in the agricultural sector. At Vantage New Zealand, Henry has found the perfect position to blend his farming roots with cutting-edge technology and passion for precision agriculture.
Rhys Minchin
Agri Insights Specialist – Upper South Island
Rhys brings to Vantage a wide range of practical and research skills across the agriculture industry. Over the last 30 years he has worked on a range of farms including arable and dairy as well as agricultural research at Lincoln University and Plant and Food.
Adrianne Middleton
Financial Administration
Adrianne has worked in admin/accounts for many years from being Senior Receptionist at a large equine hospital to being PA for a major events catering company and looking after the accounts for their farm and now their agricultural fencing business.
Courtenay
Administration & Agri Insights Support
Courtenay has been working as an Administrator in South Canterbury for the last few years after studying to achieve her level 3 & 4 Certificate in Business Administration and Technology. She has a wide range of experience to draw from.
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