Management

Simon Challies
Managing Director

Simon joined the company in 1999 as Chief Financial Officer, and was appointed Chief Executive in 2006 and then Managing Director in 2010. 
Simon holds a Bachelors of Commerce and Laws from the University of Canterbury and is a Chartered Accountant.

Barbara Reynen
Operations Manager

Barbara joined the company in 1992 as a Nurse Manager at Glamis Hospital in Dunedin.  In 1997 she was appointed the Ryman Director of Nursing and in 2002 was promoted to Operations Manager. Barbara is a Registered Nurse, holds an Advanced Diploma in Nursing, a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and a Masters in Health Sciences (endorsed in Gerontology).

Taylor Allison
Design Manager

Taylor joined the company in 2000 as head of design.  He has over 30 years design experience and also worked in the civil and structural design fields.

Andrew Mitchell
Development Manager

Andrew joined Ryman in 2007 after several years as a Regional Development Manager for Sunrise Senior Living in the UK.  Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Valuation and Property Management from Lincoln University.

Jenn Poskitt
Marketing Manager

Jenn joined Ryman in 2009 as Marketing Co-ordinator and was promoted to her current role in 2011.  Jenn holds a Bachelor of Science (Marketing and Management) from Oklahoma State University.

Gordon MacLeod
Chief Financial Officer / Company Secretary

Gordon joined the company in 2007.  He was previously a Corporate Finance Partner with Pricewaterhouse Coopers and a Finance Director of a London listed hi-tech engineering company. Gordon holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury and is a Chartered Accountant.

Debbie Versey
Group Sales Manager

Debbie joined Ryman in 1990 as a Village Administrator, following a 10 year career in the banking sector. 

Debbie moved into a sales role in 1998, and was promoted to Group Sales Manager in 2002.

Tom Brownrigg
Construction Manager

Tom joined Ryman in 2006.  He has over 20 years experience in the construction industry both in NZ and the UK, in roles ranging from a carpenter to a project manager, and in both residential and commercial construction.

Philip Mealings
Property / Purchasing Manager

Philip joined Ryman in 2000 as Property/Purchasing Manager, after several years as purchasing manager with an associated company Ben Rumble Communications.