Meet Our Team.

We’ve succeeded in the past (and will continue to do so in the future) thanks to the combined efforts of the people you see here. We are a multifaceted but close-knit team with a focus on continually improving who we are and what we do. With many perspectives and one vision our team will continue to strive to deliver excellence allowing you to let us take care of the rest.

Brooker Currie

Client Relations

I love working at Vendella because of the strong positive team spirit, everyone wants eachother to succeed. Every day brings opportunity to learn and grow within my role.

My role as Client Relations involves building great relationships with our clients and becoming their trusted advisor.

I am inspired to get out of bed every morning by the new opportunity each day brings to grow and progress. Working in a positive team plays a big part in me being driven for progress both inside and outside of work life.

Outside of work I enjoy fitness, socialising and just getting outdoors.

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Brooker Currie

Client Relations

I love working at Vendella because of the strong positive team spirit, everyone wants eachother to succeed. Every day brings opportunity to learn and grow within my role.

My role as Client Relations involves building great relationships with our clients and becoming their trusted advisor.

I am inspired to get out of bed every morning by the new opportunity each day brings to grow and progress. Working in a positive team plays a big part in me being driven for progress both inside and outside of work life.

Outside of work I enjoy fitness, socialising and just getting outdoors.

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Cassidy Willetts

Social Media and Marketing

I like working at Vendella because when you come into the office, everybody is happy to see you.

Being the Social Media Manager and Marketing Coordinator means I cover all things online. I ensure the website is always up to date so our customers know exactly what they can purchase. I create communications for our social media platforms, so that our customers can interact with us, and always know about the awesome things we’re doing.

What gets me out of bed in the morning? Coffee!

I am creative in many ways, outside of work I love to paint, play several different instruments, and sing!

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Cassidy Willetts

Social Media and Marketing

I like working at Vendella because when you come into the office, everybody is happy to see you.

Being the Social Media Manager and Marketing Coordinator means I cover all things online. I ensure the website is always up to date so our customers know exactly what they can purchase. I create communications for our social media platforms, so that our customers can interact with us, and always know about the awesome things we’re doing.

What gets me out of bed in the morning? Coffee!

I am creative in many ways, outside of work I love to paint, play several different instruments, and sing!

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Celeste-Ann Jefferys

Operations Team Lead

I’m enjoying working at Vendella because of the people, the laughter, and the lightness we have. You feel like family working here.

I am the Operations Team Lead, so I ensure all operations run smoothly for customer satisfaction. I love having the satisfaction that we got it right, and knowing the customer is happy and smiling because of our service.

When I get out of bed in the morning, I am thankful for being able to have another day, and really enjoy that first cup of coffee.

I am quite a quiet person outside of work, and I often spend time by myself painting or planting indoor plants. I am very much a planner, so if there is a goal, I am already planning how to get there.

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Celeste-Ann Jefferys

Operations Team Lead

I’m enjoying working at Vendella because of the people, the laughter, and the lightness we have. You feel like family working here.

I am the Operations Team Lead, so I ensure all operations run smoothly for customer satisfaction. I love having the satisfaction that we got it right, and knowing the customer is happy and smiling because of our service.

When I get out of bed in the morning, I am thankful for being able to have another day, and really enjoy that first cup of coffee.

I am quite a quiet person outside of work, and I often spend time by myself painting or planting indoor plants. I am very much a planner, so if there is a goal, I am already planning how to get there.

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Celine Husband

Sales Support Team Leader

I love working at Vendella because of the team! Everyone is so friendly and helpful no matter if it’s with work or personal life. It feels like family already!

Here at Vendella I’m the Sales Support Team Leader for our Sales and Customer Care team. This includes process improvement and development, providing support to the sales representatives, and making sure your queries are dealt with in a friendly and timely manner by either myself or one of the lovely ladies on the team!

What gets me out of bed in the morning? I would say getting to come to work with a lovely bunch of people who all share the same goal.

I love spending time with my young nieces and nephew, playing sports and going on adventures with friends.

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Celine Husband

Sales Support Team Leader

I love working at Vendella because of the team! Everyone is so friendly and helpful no matter if it’s with work or personal life. It feels like family already!

Here at Vendella I’m the Sales Support Team Leader for our Sales and Customer Care team. This includes process improvement and development, providing support to the sales representatives, and making sure your queries are dealt with in a friendly and timely manner by either myself or one of the lovely ladies on the team!

What gets me out of bed in the morning? I would say getting to come to work with a lovely bunch of people who all share the same goal.

I love spending time with my young nieces and nephew, playing sports and going on adventures with friends.

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Chloe Lea

Finance Manager

Vendella has a great culture, all the employees are friendly and happy to be at work. The people are passionate about what they do which makes for a positive working environment.

I am the Finance Manager so it is my job to ensure we have accurate data and reporting. I may not be directly involved in interactions with customers but as a Finance Manager, ensuring accurate data and reporting directly contributes to customer satisfaction and the overall success of the organisation.

What inspires me to get out of bed in the morning? Normally my alarm or my dog wanting her breakfast. Outside of work, I enjoy spending my time with my family and my dog!

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Chloe Lea

Finance Manager

Vendella has a great culture, all the employees are friendly and happy to be at work. The people are passionate about what they do which makes for a positive working environment.

I am the Finance Manager so it is my job to ensure we have accurate data and reporting. I may not be directly involved in interactions with customers but as a Finance Manager, ensuring accurate data and reporting directly contributes to customer satisfaction and the overall success of the organisation.

What inspires me to get out of bed in the morning? Normally my alarm or my dog wanting her breakfast. Outside of work, I enjoy spending my time with my family and my dog!

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CJ Baking

Sales Support Assistant

I love the warm welcome from Vendella and meeting everyone. Everyone in the team is awesome and really very helpful. It is like a family with a very strong support system and they make me feel I belong.

In my position I assist in processing orders on-time, updating account details and providing support to the Sales Team.

My mother always tells me to work hard and to do my best at work. I’m excited to learn new things every day and hoping to stay with Vendella for a very long time.

In my spare time I like to go on road trips on my motorbike and I love to read. I love playing with kids and be a kid myself.

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CJ Baking

Sales Support Assistant

I love the warm welcome from Vendella and meeting everyone. Everyone in the team is awesome and really very helpful. It is like a family with a very strong support system and they make me feel I belong.

In my position I assist in processing orders on-time, updating account details and providing support to the Sales Team.

My mother always tells me to work hard and to do my best at work. I’m excited to learn new things every day and hoping to stay with Vendella for a very long time.

In my spare time I like to go on road trips on my motorbike and I love to read. I love playing with kids and be a kid myself.

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Courtenay Filleul

Procurement

Vendella gives me the opportunity to learn alongside a great team of people. The team is full of passionate, happy people always willing to do what’s best for both our internal and external customers.

Here at Vendella I help Kathy with the purchasing of stock, ensuring we can supply our customers with a range of great quality products at an affordable price.

Outside of work I enjoy cooking and spending time in the sun, along with a spot of online shopping. Going to see my family in the Manawatu and visiting the unseen sights of NZ, is where I spend my holidays.

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Courtenay Filleul

Procurement

Vendella gives me the opportunity to learn alongside a great team of people. The team is full of passionate, happy people always willing to do what’s best for both our internal and external customers.

Here at Vendella I help Kathy with the purchasing of stock, ensuring we can supply our customers with a range of great quality products at an affordable price.

Outside of work I enjoy cooking and spending time in the sun, along with a spot of online shopping. Going to see my family in the Manawatu and visiting the unseen sights of NZ, is where I spend my holidays.

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Courtney Walls

Sales Support

What I love about Vendella is the team I get to work with, in a supportive friendly environment where we all strive to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and each other.

At Vendella my role is Sales Support. This includes supporting the Sales Representatives (mainly Glenn and Jim) by answering customer queries in a timely manner and working behind the scenes to allow the Sales Representatives to show and discuss our quality products and service with our amazing clients.

What gets me out of bed in the morning? Having the opportunity to work with a friendly team, where no two days are the same!

Outside of work, I like to spend my time with my family which includes my 2 beautiful nephews, my partner and my two fur babies. I have an indoor plant obsession and spend my free time looking after them and growing my collection, I also enjoy cooking and am always putting together my own recipes to experiment with.

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Courtney Walls

Sales Support

What I love about Vendella is the team I get to work with, in a supportive friendly environment where we all strive to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and each other.

At Vendella my role is Sales Support. This includes supporting the Sales Representatives (mainly Glenn and Jim) by answering customer queries in a timely manner and working behind the scenes to allow the Sales Representatives to show and discuss our quality products and service with our amazing clients.

What gets me out of bed in the morning? Having the opportunity to work with a friendly team, where no two days are the same!

Outside of work, I like to spend my time with my family which includes my 2 beautiful nephews, my partner and my two fur babies. I have an indoor plant obsession and spend my free time looking after them and growing my collection, I also enjoy cooking and am always putting together my own recipes to experiment with.

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Crawford How

Sales Coordinator and Client Relations

What do I love about Vendella? We thrive on daily improvement, fostering a culture of passion and dedication. Our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence ensures top-tier service for our clients.

My role in is in client relations, learning about the needs of our clients and how we can become apart of their journey in delivering greatness.

What inspires me to get out of bed in the morning? Normally it is my alarm clock, but also having the opportunity of another day to contribute to the success of Vendella.

Outside of work I enjoy getting out and about with my wife, whether it be fitness, fishing or finding places away from civilisation to relax.

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Crawford How

Sales Coordinator and Client Relations

What do I love about Vendella? We thrive on daily improvement, fostering a culture of passion and dedication. Our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence ensures top-tier service for our clients.

My role in is in client relations, learning about the needs of our clients and how we can become apart of their journey in delivering greatness.

What inspires me to get out of bed in the morning? Normally it is my alarm clock, but also having the opportunity of another day to contribute to the success of Vendella.

Outside of work I enjoy getting out and about with my wife, whether it be fitness, fishing or finding places away from civilisation to relax.

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Deaney Anderson

Warehouse Coordinator
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Deaney Anderson

Warehouse Coordinator
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Derek Attwood

Client Relations – AU

What I like about Vendella is the customer service commitment and quality product offerings, “You look after the guest, let us take care of the rest” really says it all! The Vendella team has a great company culture to work with!

My role is to assist clients in finding product solutions to their Hotel Guest requirements and provide awareness on sustainable product options. With products that are second to none I love seeing customers take their Guest comfort to new heights!

What inspires me to get out of bed every day, is understanding that it is not just another day, but a new opportunity to hit goals and support my family.

When not at Vendella, you’ll find me getting stuck into a home project or getting out and about seeing the Australian countryside with my wife & kids.

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Derek Attwood

Client Relations – AU

What I like about Vendella is the customer service commitment and quality product offerings, “You look after the guest, let us take care of the rest” really says it all! The Vendella team has a great company culture to work with!

My role is to assist clients in finding product solutions to their Hotel Guest requirements and provide awareness on sustainable product options. With products that are second to none I love seeing customers take their Guest comfort to new heights!

What inspires me to get out of bed every day, is understanding that it is not just another day, but a new opportunity to hit goals and support my family.

When not at Vendella, you’ll find me getting stuck into a home project or getting out and about seeing the Australian countryside with my wife & kids.

Georgi-Rose Atkinson

WAREHOUSE

I love working at Vendella as the team gets on well together on a day to day basis. There is a good, happy medium between a laid back, cruisy culture but also a productive and passionate team.

My role initially, is to pick, pack and dispatch orders for our customers. My goal everyday is to get their orders to them as soon as possible.

I am inspired to get out of bed every morning purely because of my team in the warehouse, they are always happy and motivated.

Outside of work and in my spare time my hobbies include working with sheep and going off roading on weekends!

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Georgi-Rose Atkinson

WAREHOUSE

I love working at Vendella as the team gets on well together on a day to day basis. There is a good, happy medium between a laid back, cruisy culture but also a productive and passionate team.

My role initially, is to pick, pack and dispatch orders for our customers. My goal everyday is to get their orders to them as soon as possible.

I am inspired to get out of bed every morning purely because of my team in the warehouse, they are always happy and motivated.

Outside of work and in my spare time my hobbies include working with sheep and going off roading on weekends!

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Glenn Perry

Client Relations

What I love about Vendella? The company values that truly reflect on a day to day basis. Really positive and helpful staff I work with who go the extra mile to help each other and our customers.

I’m an account manager so it’s all about meeting new and existing customers and getting to know them and how their business operates. Understanding their expectations on product and service. Offer solutions to product inquiry’s and trying to make business easy.

What inspires me to get out of bed? Life I guess. The kids are adults now so don’t have little ones around the house but life is forever changing all the time as we all know. There is always some new thing I have on my radar to focus on. Be it short term or long term.

Vendella is based in Timaru but I am in the Auckland team so born and bred in Auckland. West Auckland and still living out west. I have a love of big classic American cars.

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Glenn Perry

Client Relations

What I love about Vendella? The company values that truly reflect on a day to day basis. Really positive and helpful staff I work with who go the extra mile to help each other and our customers.

I’m an account manager so it’s all about meeting new and existing customers and getting to know them and how their business operates. Understanding their expectations on product and service. Offer solutions to product inquiry’s and trying to make business easy.

What inspires me to get out of bed? Life I guess. The kids are adults now so don’t have little ones around the house but life is forever changing all the time as we all know. There is always some new thing I have on my radar to focus on. Be it short term or long term.

Vendella is based in Timaru but I am in the Auckland team so born and bred in Auckland. West Auckland and still living out west. I have a love of big classic American cars.

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Greg Richards

Client Relations

I have the privilege of working with a great team here at Vendella and really look forward to each day as an opportunity to increase our customer fan base!

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife and young family (preferably somewhere close to the ocean).

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Greg Richards

Client Relations

I have the privilege of working with a great team here at Vendella and really look forward to each day as an opportunity to increase our customer fan base!

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife and young family (preferably somewhere close to the ocean).

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Igor Verhovski

Warehouse

Vendella is not like any other place I have worked before. Surrounded by a generous and energetic group of people, willing not only to move the company forward, but to evolve their staff too. Living and working by our core values makes a huge difference in every day work and overall productivity!

My role in the company is to manage the smooth and accurate flow of products that go in and out of Vendella’s warehouse every day. Also of course fulfilling the company’s promise of same day dispatch and treating customers with delicious NZ chocolate in every order !

What gets me out of the bed every morning is the opportunity to contribute to team success and facing new challenges!

Outside of work you will probably find me on the remote New Zealand tramping trails or chasing that adrenaline rush in mountain bike parks.

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Igor Verhovski

Warehouse

Vendella is not like any other place I have worked before. Surrounded by a generous and energetic group of people, willing not only to move the company forward, but to evolve their staff too. Living and working by our core values makes a huge difference in every day work and overall productivity!

My role in the company is to manage the smooth and accurate flow of products that go in and out of Vendella’s warehouse every day. Also of course fulfilling the company’s promise of same day dispatch and treating customers with delicious NZ chocolate in every order !

What gets me out of the bed every morning is the opportunity to contribute to team success and facing new challenges!

Outside of work you will probably find me on the remote New Zealand tramping trails or chasing that adrenaline rush in mountain bike parks.

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Imogen Boakes

Executive Assistant

The friendly, positive and passionate environment that the team create, is what I love about Vendella!

My role is to assist Mike and Luke in their roles – so includes a bit of everything which I enjoy.

I am very much intrinsically motivated so getting out of bed in the morning is easy when there’s a new challenge to face and the sun is shining!

Hobbies would have to be cooking – especially for my friends and family, and I love getting outdoors and experiencing NZ’s beautiful scenery.

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Imogen Boakes

Executive Assistant

The friendly, positive and passionate environment that the team create, is what I love about Vendella!

My role is to assist Mike and Luke in their roles – so includes a bit of everything which I enjoy.

I am very much intrinsically motivated so getting out of bed in the morning is easy when there’s a new challenge to face and the sun is shining!

Hobbies would have to be cooking – especially for my friends and family, and I love getting outdoors and experiencing NZ’s beautiful scenery.

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Jason Walton

Client Relations

I love being part of the ‘Vendella family’ with Clear Values that the team breath and live by daily. My role as a Sales Executive is to deliver solutions and supplies to customers who are wanting to satisfy their clients’ expectations.

What gets me out of bed in the morning? To be part of a striving team that has a sense of humour and providing a solution to a problem having another happy Vendella customer.

Outside of work, with 2 young boys it’s great to get out flying/driving/biking/tramping to explore the scenery of what this country has to offer.

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Jason Walton

Client Relations

I love being part of the ‘Vendella family’ with Clear Values that the team breath and live by daily. My role as a Sales Executive is to deliver solutions and supplies to customers who are wanting to satisfy their clients’ expectations.

What gets me out of bed in the morning? To be part of a striving team that has a sense of humour and providing a solution to a problem having another happy Vendella customer.

Outside of work, with 2 young boys it’s great to get out flying/driving/biking/tramping to explore the scenery of what this country has to offer.

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Jim Boakes

Client Relations

Helping our accommodation customers meet and exceed guest expectations with comfortable bedding is a most rewarding job! Regularly travelling across Aotearoa and meeting with many of our wonderful and hardworking owners, managers, and housekeepers, I understand how hospitality can be a tough gig if you don’t get it right at the back of house. How much goes in to gaining positive reviews by preparing a great night’s sleep!

Sharing industry insights and recommending ways to save you time and money when choosing the right beds, bedding, and in-room items to suit your type of guest market. This is my forte and passion while at work.

Whenever there’s opportunity to take a break, I enjoy helping community and spending time with my lovely wife, two adventurous sons and young daughter. Often over a weekend, we’ll pack some food and go off exploring the fringes and interior of our beautiful countryside, mountains lakes and the wide-open spaces. New Zealand is a land of amazing contrast and stunning beauty we’re privileged to care for.

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Jim Boakes

Client Relations

Helping our accommodation customers meet and exceed guest expectations with comfortable bedding is a most rewarding job! Regularly travelling across Aotearoa and meeting with many of our wonderful and hardworking owners, managers, and housekeepers, I understand how hospitality can be a tough gig if you don’t get it right at the back of house. How much goes in to gaining positive reviews by preparing a great night’s sleep!

Sharing industry insights and recommending ways to save you time and money when choosing the right beds, bedding, and in-room items to suit your type of guest market. This is my forte and passion while at work.

Whenever there’s opportunity to take a break, I enjoy helping community and spending time with my lovely wife, two adventurous sons and young daughter. Often over a weekend, we’ll pack some food and go off exploring the fringes and interior of our beautiful countryside, mountains lakes and the wide-open spaces. New Zealand is a land of amazing contrast and stunning beauty we’re privileged to care for.

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Kathy Shu

Procurement & Product Development Team Leader

I love working for Vendella because we are like one big family and you feel like you can be yourself. Sometimes I’m under pressure but I really love my day being filled with lots of challenges. I want to do everything I can to make the company better.

I focus on innovations and product development. So, watch out I’m going to bring a lot more stuff to the company!

I am a workaholic with 2 babies at the moment I am doing my best to get the work-life balance right.

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Kathy Shu

Procurement & Product Development Team Leader

I love working for Vendella because we are like one big family and you feel like you can be yourself. Sometimes I’m under pressure but I really love my day being filled with lots of challenges. I want to do everything I can to make the company better.

I focus on innovations and product development. So, watch out I’m going to bring a lot more stuff to the company!

I am a workaholic with 2 babies at the moment I am doing my best to get the work-life balance right.

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Lachie Allison

Warehouse

What I like about Vendella, is the positive, creative culture that the team create.

I am one of the warehouse team that are responsible for picking and packing our customer’s orders.

I am inspired to get out of bed because of the creative atmosphere here at Vendella, and the positive team members.

Outside of work I really enjoy tramping and exploring the awesome New Zealand high country.

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Lachie Allison

Warehouse

What I like about Vendella, is the positive, creative culture that the team create.

I am one of the warehouse team that are responsible for picking and packing our customer’s orders.

I am inspired to get out of bed because of the creative atmosphere here at Vendella, and the positive team members.

Outside of work I really enjoy tramping and exploring the awesome New Zealand high country.

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Leon Brodie

Director

Working with a great team, seeing the business grow and looking after the people that work here is what I enjoy about working at Vendella. One of the things I really get enjoyment out of is innovating new products. We are expanding our furniture range quite extensively so that’s another cool thing about working here.

There are two jobs I do. Pay the bills which doesn’t exactly help the customers, it helps our suppliers. I look after foreign exchange and overseas payments. I work with the innovations team to come up with new products that meet the needs of the market.

I get out of bed every morning because it’s not really a cool place to stay any longer than you need to. I’m inspired to get out of bed to get to work and get stuck in with the team.

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Leon Brodie

Director

Working with a great team, seeing the business grow and looking after the people that work here is what I enjoy about working at Vendella. One of the things I really get enjoyment out of is innovating new products. We are expanding our furniture range quite extensively so that’s another cool thing about working here.

There are two jobs I do. Pay the bills which doesn’t exactly help the customers, it helps our suppliers. I look after foreign exchange and overseas payments. I work with the innovations team to come up with new products that meet the needs of the market.

I get out of bed every morning because it’s not really a cool place to stay any longer than you need to. I’m inspired to get out of bed to get to work and get stuck in with the team.

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Levi Holt

Graphic Design & Content Creation

I love working with the team here at Vendella! I commute most days from Oamaru so its awesome to turn up, to work with a passionate, hardworking but fun-loving team.


At Vendella I work with the marketing team creating content and designing collateral. I aim to showcase the benefits of dealing with Vendella, the awesome products we have in stock and inspiring customers to give their guests the ‘best rest’.


In my previous job I was a travelling salesperson, so here at Vendella I am excited to come each day, to learn new design skills, let my creative side run a bit wild, and create some epic content!


Outside of work I love travelling with my wife, finding hidden gems off the beaten track and giving other people FOMO! I enjoy food – not only eating it and trying new things but I love hosting small dinner parties with friends and family.

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Levi Holt

Graphic Design & Content Creation

I love working with the team here at Vendella! I commute most days from Oamaru so its awesome to turn up, to work with a passionate, hardworking but fun-loving team.


At Vendella I work with the marketing team creating content and designing collateral. I aim to showcase the benefits of dealing with Vendella, the awesome products we have in stock and inspiring customers to give their guests the ‘best rest’.


In my previous job I was a travelling salesperson, so here at Vendella I am excited to come each day, to learn new design skills, let my creative side run a bit wild, and create some epic content!


Outside of work I love travelling with my wife, finding hidden gems off the beaten track and giving other people FOMO! I enjoy food – not only eating it and trying new things but I love hosting small dinner parties with friends and family.

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Luke Brodie

General Manager – Australia

What I love about Vendella is that I’m part of a winning team. At Vendella we have a strong work ethic of winning, which is not always about ‘coming 1st‘ but better defined as striving to get ahead.

I love working alongside a bunch of great people who are truly passionate about getting ahead at work and at home which is very infectious!

My role at Vendella has 2 parts; Firstly; To make sure each part of the company is moving in sync so everyone can do their bit to help the customer without anything slowing them down.

Secondly; The other side to my role is strategy. I spend a good part of my day planning 6 months, 1 year, 3 years ahead, trying to understand how global trends will affect our industry and how we can best answer your needs today, tomorrow and beyond.

What inspires me to get out of bed every morning? If it’s the weekend, it’s my wife & three energetic daughters but on week mornings it’s seeing the company progress and our team getting ahead which ignites my fire because my motto is “What am I going to do today to make the company better than it was yesterday”.

Other than that, I am a pretty calm type, I’m a fan of a classic kiwi roast and have a soft spot for getting out amongst nature.

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Luke Brodie

General Manager – Australia

What I love about Vendella is that I’m part of a winning team. At Vendella we have a strong work ethic of winning, which is not always about ‘coming 1st‘ but better defined as striving to get ahead.

I love working alongside a bunch of great people who are truly passionate about getting ahead at work and at home which is very infectious!

My role at Vendella has 2 parts; Firstly; To make sure each part of the company is moving in sync so everyone can do their bit to help the customer without anything slowing them down.

Secondly; The other side to my role is strategy. I spend a good part of my day planning 6 months, 1 year, 3 years ahead, trying to understand how global trends will affect our industry and how we can best answer your needs today, tomorrow and beyond.

What inspires me to get out of bed every morning? If it’s the weekend, it’s my wife & three energetic daughters but on week mornings it’s seeing the company progress and our team getting ahead which ignites my fire because my motto is “What am I going to do today to make the company better than it was yesterday”.

Other than that, I am a pretty calm type, I’m a fan of a classic kiwi roast and have a soft spot for getting out amongst nature.

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Marty Brodie

Client Relations – NZ & AU

What I like most about working for Vendella is the opportunities it provides me. Mostly in the space of helping people and improving people’s lives.

What gets me out of bed? Seeing the team develop and (with my owner hat on) knowing I have the ability to help them with their learnings, goals and aspirations. And that I can help support them with their schemes and dreams outside of work too. ‘Creating winners” is a catchphrase we use here, I penned this one myself 😊

‘Teach people so well they can leave. Treat them so well they stay” is a good quote.

I work in sales, helping our clients. What I enjoy most about that are the face to face meetings, getting in touch with the clients themselves at their properties, or through phone calls understanding their needs and providing the best solution for them. Creating winners through delivering good service and product and being good at what we do

What you don’t know about me….my split personality! During my work week I need as much social company as I can get and on the weekend I get as far away from civilisation as possible with my wife and two daughters, camping and tramping.

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Marty Brodie

Client Relations – NZ & AU

What I like most about working for Vendella is the opportunities it provides me. Mostly in the space of helping people and improving people’s lives.

What gets me out of bed? Seeing the team develop and (with my owner hat on) knowing I have the ability to help them with their learnings, goals and aspirations. And that I can help support them with their schemes and dreams outside of work too. ‘Creating winners” is a catchphrase we use here, I penned this one myself 😊

‘Teach people so well they can leave. Treat them so well they stay” is a good quote.

I work in sales, helping our clients. What I enjoy most about that are the face to face meetings, getting in touch with the clients themselves at their properties, or through phone calls understanding their needs and providing the best solution for them. Creating winners through delivering good service and product and being good at what we do

What you don’t know about me….my split personality! During my work week I need as much social company as I can get and on the weekend I get as far away from civilisation as possible with my wife and two daughters, camping and tramping.

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Michael Boakes

General Manager – New Zealand

I like that at Vendella we’re all passionate about continuous improvement. We’re never just satisfied with what we did last week, month or year. We want to improve everything we do. Everyone can put forward ideas and act on it.

I spend my time working to grow the business, looking for new opportunities, trends, and innovations. Every day is a deadline for our customers and we’re here to help them with our products and services, so it is important we are the best we can be.

As the General Manager, leading a high-performing team and driving the organisation towards its strategic objectives is my passion. From setting and executing business goals to managing financials, fostering a positive work culture, and building strategic partnerships, my role involves providing overall direction, making informed decisions, and ensuring the success and growth of Vendella in a competitive market landscape.

I’m inspired to make a difference in the lives of those around us, helping people within their roles and lives. We had a client once say, “you guys make my life so easy” and I was inspired by that.

Outside of work? I’m married and have a son who’s 6 years old, My other commitments are my wider family, community support and helping other small business succeed.

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Michael Boakes

General Manager – New Zealand

I like that at Vendella we’re all passionate about continuous improvement. We’re never just satisfied with what we did last week, month or year. We want to improve everything we do. Everyone can put forward ideas and act on it.

I spend my time working to grow the business, looking for new opportunities, trends, and innovations. Every day is a deadline for our customers and we’re here to help them with our products and services, so it is important we are the best we can be.

As the General Manager, leading a high-performing team and driving the organisation towards its strategic objectives is my passion. From setting and executing business goals to managing financials, fostering a positive work culture, and building strategic partnerships, my role involves providing overall direction, making informed decisions, and ensuring the success and growth of Vendella in a competitive market landscape.

I’m inspired to make a difference in the lives of those around us, helping people within their roles and lives. We had a client once say, “you guys make my life so easy” and I was inspired by that.

Outside of work? I’m married and have a son who’s 6 years old, My other commitments are my wider family, community support and helping other small business succeed.

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Michelle McNally

Finance

What I mainly enjoy about Vendella are the people, both internal and external. People in hospitality tend to have a happy nature and disposition. There are always lots of laughs and different things going on. The sales team always try to stretch the boundaries and many team members have a very comical nature.

My role is anything and everything accounts related. Things that are important to me are doing a good job and doing it right. It helps the customer experience. When a customer phones I’d rather not put them on to someone else, that they are not transferred to several different people. It’s important to acknowledge people are busy just like us.

I get out of bed to get things done for my customers and place of work. I like the challenges of meeting deadlines. I’m passionate about my garden and pets. I have two dogs and occasionally a third who will become a full time resident next year.

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Michelle McNally

Finance

What I mainly enjoy about Vendella are the people, both internal and external. People in hospitality tend to have a happy nature and disposition. There are always lots of laughs and different things going on. The sales team always try to stretch the boundaries and many team members have a very comical nature.

My role is anything and everything accounts related. Things that are important to me are doing a good job and doing it right. It helps the customer experience. When a customer phones I’d rather not put them on to someone else, that they are not transferred to several different people. It’s important to acknowledge people are busy just like us.

I get out of bed to get things done for my customers and place of work. I like the challenges of meeting deadlines. I’m passionate about my garden and pets. I have two dogs and occasionally a third who will become a full time resident next year.

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Pepita Mclean

Customer Care

Every morning I bound out of bed to join this passionate and dedicated team in their efforts to provide customers with outstanding service. I love the family environment where everybody is appreciated and rewarded for their efforts and continuous improvement is part of every single day.

Here at Vendella I am privileged to be part of the Customer Care Team, which means I get the opportunity to help our customers over the phone and be a part of finding solutions to their needs.

When I am not here at work, you will find me swimming, spending time with family, or enjoying some NZ beauty somewhere (My sister and I are big fans of road-trippin’).

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Pepita Mclean

Customer Care

Every morning I bound out of bed to join this passionate and dedicated team in their efforts to provide customers with outstanding service. I love the family environment where everybody is appreciated and rewarded for their efforts and continuous improvement is part of every single day.

Here at Vendella I am privileged to be part of the Customer Care Team, which means I get the opportunity to help our customers over the phone and be a part of finding solutions to their needs.

When I am not here at work, you will find me swimming, spending time with family, or enjoying some NZ beauty somewhere (My sister and I are big fans of road-trippin’).

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Royal Mclean

Purchasing

I love working at Vendella because of the constant positive vibes and culture the team brings each and every day.

My role as a purchasing assistant allows me to source and order our quality products for each of our customers to enjoy.

I am inspired to get out of the bed as each day comes with new challenges and is totally different to the day before, allowing me to upskill and grow.

Outside of work I am either focusing on playing or recording music, or fishing our great rivers here in the South Island!

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Royal

Royal Mclean

Purchasing

I love working at Vendella because of the constant positive vibes and culture the team brings each and every day.

My role as a purchasing assistant allows me to source and order our quality products for each of our customers to enjoy.

I am inspired to get out of the bed as each day comes with new challenges and is totally different to the day before, allowing me to upskill and grow.

Outside of work I am either focusing on playing or recording music, or fishing our great rivers here in the South Island!

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Samantha Tait

Warehouse

I love working at Vendella as I feel like I’m part of the family as all team members are very friendly and welcoming. And also no two days are the same!

My role here at Vendella has evolved from packing boxes in the store, to venturing into the office and now helping our sales team, and now back in the store! I love making sure all of our customers are filled up on chocolates!

What inspires me to get out of bed in the morning? that would have to be coming to work at such a wonderful business.

I have three pugs who I absolutely adore as my children. My hobbies are car racing (anything to do with motors really), Gymnastics which I grew up doing for 15+ years and spending lots of time with family and friends. Nothing beats being with the ones you love!

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Samantha Tait

Warehouse

I love working at Vendella as I feel like I’m part of the family as all team members are very friendly and welcoming. And also no two days are the same!

My role here at Vendella has evolved from packing boxes in the store, to venturing into the office and now helping our sales team, and now back in the store! I love making sure all of our customers are filled up on chocolates!

What inspires me to get out of bed in the morning? that would have to be coming to work at such a wonderful business.

I have three pugs who I absolutely adore as my children. My hobbies are car racing (anything to do with motors really), Gymnastics which I grew up doing for 15+ years and spending lots of time with family and friends. Nothing beats being with the ones you love!

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Vickie Brodie

Clients, Marketing & Admin

Working at Vendella is an incredibly fulfilling job. Collaborating with a dedicated and successful team that consistently prioritises the satisfaction of our clients is gratifying.

As a member of the sales and marketing team, my role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities. From answering phone calls and administrative support, helping during photo shoots and staging beds, attending conferences and sending out our renowned chocolate envelopes, I actively contribute to various tasks and projects.

During my personal time, I cherish the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones and close friends. Additionally, I like to explore and immerse myself in our beautiful country. I also enjoy photography in my spare time.

Vendella truly offers an enjoyable and engaging work environment, where teamwork and customer care are paramount. 

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Vickie Brodie

Clients, Marketing & Admin

Working at Vendella is an incredibly fulfilling job. Collaborating with a dedicated and successful team that consistently prioritises the satisfaction of our clients is gratifying.

As a member of the sales and marketing team, my role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities. From answering phone calls and administrative support, helping during photo shoots and staging beds, attending conferences and sending out our renowned chocolate envelopes, I actively contribute to various tasks and projects.

During my personal time, I cherish the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones and close friends. Additionally, I like to explore and immerse myself in our beautiful country. I also enjoy photography in my spare time.

Vendella truly offers an enjoyable and engaging work environment, where teamwork and customer care are paramount. 

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Wendy Wolhuter

Sales & Marketing Team Leader

What I love about Vendella is the opportunity that each day brings to learn, collaborate with the team and make a difference.

Being part of the sales and marketing team, it’s our job to connect with customers and potential customers to showcase our range, eliciting the “need” to indulge in retail therapy!

I am inspired to get out of bed by the potential that each day brings to add value, to learn something new and get better at what I do.

Having recently done a renovation, we are busy putting the house back together and making it our dream space. Otherwise my time is spent being a taxi to my 10 year old daughter, spending sunny days at the beach and trying to get back into a fitness routine!

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Wendy

Wendy Wolhuter

Sales & Marketing Team Leader

What I love about Vendella is the opportunity that each day brings to learn, collaborate with the team and make a difference.

Being part of the sales and marketing team, it’s our job to connect with customers and potential customers to showcase our range, eliciting the “need” to indulge in retail therapy!

I am inspired to get out of bed by the potential that each day brings to add value, to learn something new and get better at what I do.

Having recently done a renovation, we are busy putting the house back together and making it our dream space. Otherwise my time is spent being a taxi to my 10 year old daughter, spending sunny days at the beach and trying to get back into a fitness routine!

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Our Values

Integrity

We always act with sound moral and ethical principles and hold an honest, down-to-earth and self-aware approach as crucial. When mistakes occur we’ll quickly take responsibility and get to work setting it right. Integrity isn’t a ‘nice to have’ trait here. It is everything.

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Passion

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion. So we think big, work hard and, with focused energy, strive to deliver above and beyond the everyday.

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Generosity

Throughout our company we wholeheartedly believe that ‘if you give, you get’. Which is why ‘contribution’ is just as important as ‘position’ here. We go the distance for customers and each other because, whether it’s time, knowledge or just that much-needed cup of tea, we should always give freely to others.

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Gratitude

There is always time in the day to acknowledge and celebrate the special efforts that go above the standard. We celebrate each other’s wins, be they inside or outside our company. We are thankful for our teammates and the inspiration and motivation they provide.

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Family

We are a family-based business and this supportive spirit infuses everything we do. So we always strive to ensure relationships are genuine, thoughtful, caring, considerate and, above all, lasting. Just like every good family does.

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Respect

Respect for ourselves guides our morals. Respect for others guides our manners. We care about our colleagues and customers as people and recognise and value their views and beliefs – and we always act with consideration and awareness for others.

WATCH VIDEO

Integrity

We always act with sound moral and ethical principles and hold an honest, down-to-earth and self-aware approach as crucial. When mistakes occur we’ll quickly take responsibility and get to work setting it right. Integrity isn’t a ‘nice to have’ trait here. It is everything.

WATCH VIDEO

Passion

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion. So we think big, work hard and, with focused energy, strive to deliver above and beyond the everyday.

WATCH VIDEO

Generosity

Throughout our company we wholeheartedly believe that ‘if you give, you get’. Which is why ‘contribution’ is just as important as ‘position’ here. We go the distance for customers and each other because, whether it’s time, knowledge or just that much-needed cup of tea, we should always give freely to others.

WATCH VIDEO

Gratitude

There is always time in the day to acknowledge and celebrate the special efforts that go above the standard. We celebrate each other’s wins, be they inside or outside our company. We are thankful for our teammates and the inspiration and motivation they provide.

WATCH VIDEO

Family

We are a family-based business and this supportive spirit infuses everything we do. So we always strive to ensure relationships are genuine, thoughtful, caring, considerate and, above all, lasting. Just like every good family does.

WATCH VIDEO

Respect

Respect for ourselves guides our morals. Respect for others guides our manners. We care about our colleagues and customers as people and recognise and value their views and beliefs – and we always act with consideration and awareness for others.

WATCH VIDEO
The story of Vendella.

It was 1978… New Zealand had beaten England in a cricket test for the first time, everyone wore flares and big-box hardware shops were decades away. In this year Leon Brodie founded the partnership LR & RA Brodie to supply hardware to local shops.

 

In the 1990s Leon moved the company to a town that ticked all the boxes: a family-oriented lifestyle, a busy port and the beginnings of an industrial area. Here in Timaru, he set about laying the foundations for the family company.

 

By the end of the 1990s the company had shifted focus, now supplying a range of cotton products to department stores and supermarkets around New Zealand. A warehouse and office block was constructed in the emerging industrial area, creating a purpose-built hub for the national distribution of imported goods.

 

As the young Brodies entered the workforce the average age of employees shifted too. They started to learn the business from the ground up (literally). Time was spent sweeping floors, unloading containers, packing for dispatch and even accompanying Leon on the odd sales trip.

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In 2008 we received some discerning advice – there’s a strong future ahead in the accommodation sector. Accordingly, the partnership altered their direction to focus on supplying quality, commercial bed linen to hotels in New Zealand and the South Pacific. In July of that year Vendella International was born. We were a little ‘underweight’ to begin, with two staff (Leon and Luke), one computer, and one phone. Friends and family put in huge hours and effort to get things moving, and in the first month we posted $300 in sales! The secret to getting ahead is getting started right?

 

By 2014 the company as we know it was starting to take shape. Growth of 25-30% year on year allowed us to recruit the expertise needed to sustain the success. Investing in our excellent team certainly paid dividends. We were now playing on a larger field, trusted by the industry for our knowledge and agile and responsive in our service.

Here and now…

It’s a new address but the same excellent service. After a period of rapid growth it was time to take stock and think about what really matters.

 

In 2017 we concentrated on securing our foundations and creating space for future projects. Shifting store has increased our warehouse space by 560% and office place by 150%. We’re clarifying our focus and honing our systems to support the next phase of Vendella’s operations.

 

With the creation of Vendella Group in recent years we are now able to provide new product options and solutions to three distinct markets. Our work in the Care, Guest and Supply sectors provides our renowned level of service on a bigger stage.

 

The company has been built on hard work and perseverance. The blood, sweat and tears approach is a bit of a cliché, but for us it’s real. It is why we truly appreciate the results today and the potential of tomorrow.

 

Vendella Group has been built on a relentless desire to improve. We don’t settle for the status quo. We motivate and innovate, generate and elevate. We deliver a customer experience unmatched in our industry – one we look forward to sharing with you in the near future.

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