Our People

Greg brings substantial experience in leading the development and growth of companies in the Australasian supply chain and healthcare sectors. He enjoys working collaboratively and building strong relationships. As a recipient of the Prime Minister's Business Scholarship in 2011, Greg studied post graduate management at the prestigious Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania. Having known the Online Distribution team from previous roles with two of the company's long-standing healthcare clients, Greg grabbed the opportunity to join the company. Beginning his tenure as Auckland Regional Manager in early 2018, Greg became Chief Executive in April 2019. Now that the recent Covid-19 crisis has cemented the logistics industry as a critical component in New Zealand's service infrastructure, Greg is excited to be leading a well-established family-owned business in the logistics industry at this time. He has an exciting growth agenda for the company with an ambition to confirm Online Distribution as a lead player in the Australasian multi-channel / e-commerce space. In his spare time Greg enjoys spending time with his family, mixing in a little golf and following his racehorses.

After working various roles over a six-year stint in London, Guy joined the family business in 2005. He is a Director of the company and currently holds the General Management Commercial role. Throughout rapid change and growth of the business, Guy has used his skills to influence the company strategy and maintain a philosophy of a family business, believing that the high care and high engagement culture of Online underpins everything, and sets it apart. Guy believes the more time he invests in his people, the more they will invest in Online and its clients. When not at work Guy loves golf and travelling, and he spends many cold hours fishing with his  young family.

Hamish joined Online Distribution in March 2021 as the General Manager Digital, a key role within our executive leadership team. With over 20 years of experience in deploying technology solutions within the logistics industry in New Zealand, Hamish excels at building focused, results-driven teams. What drew Hamish to this role at our family-owned company was the chance to make a significant impact across the organisation. His passion for Health and Safety and his early career experience in operations are integral to his contributions. Outside of work, Hamish enjoys exploring New Zealand's great outdoors, and spending quality time with his family fishing, hiking, and cycling.

Mike Evans joined Online Distribution in 2018 as the General Manager of Finance, bringing with him a wealth of experience from the UK. After completing a BCM at Lincoln University, Mike's career in finance took him through significant roles at  firms such as Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital. He spent over Twenty years in the UK, where he honed his skills in financial management across various corporate divisions. Returning to New Zealand with his family, Mike was drawn to the market opportunities for Online Distribution and the chance to influence the company’s strategies directly through his Executive and Directorship roles. Beyond his professional achievements, Mike is an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for mountain biking.

With sales experience in the logistics and recruitment industries, as well as a four-year stint managing a local small business, joining Online Distribution in 2015 was the logical next step in Sam's career. His role as National Sales Manager enables Sam to interact daily with our clients and warehouse teams, and he enjoys adding value to our clients' businesses and helping create solutions. When he's not at work or being kept busy by his wife and three kids, Sam loves getting amongst the outdoors - trail running, fishing, SUP surfing or anything else out in our beautiful country.

• When did you start with Online?
  • November 2015

• Tell us about your career growth with Online and the support you have received ?
  • I joined Online Distribution under the Trainee Site Manager programme and worked across a number of sites in Christchurch in the following 2.5 years before being offered an analytical support role in the Southern Regional Office. After a restructure the following year, I was then offered an analytical role in the Central Office supporting the company in its freight endeavours.

• What are your favorite things about working with Online?
  • I believe people are the most important part of any company and any company can be judged by the way it treats its employees. So my favourite thing about working for Online Distribution is the relatively flat organisational structure the company adopts. This results in people across all levels across Online Distribution being approachable and all employees being cared for and part of the Online family.

• What has been your biggest achievement working for Online to date?
  • On a personal note, it would be being recognised and offered new roles in my career here.

• If you could describe Online as an employer with one word, what would it be?
  • Family-Oriented

Jake relocated from his hometown on the Kapiti Coast to Auckland and joined Online Distribution in 2015, swiftly embarking on a leadership career path. He values the abundant opportunities for growth, the mentorship available, the diverse scope of roles, and the supportive environment at Online. Jake is balancing pursuing a degree with his work responsibilities, thanks to the strong support he’s received from Online. Outside of work, Jake enjoys a range of activities. He loves catching up with friends and family, and he stays active by playing various sports, including basketball and golf—though he admits he’s not particularly skilled at either. Jake is also a dedicated fan of the Chicago Bulls and the Mighty Hurricanes.

Shalini joined Online Distribution in October 2023 as a Talent Acquisition Advisor, where she focuses on recruiting talented individuals for our teams in Auckland and Christchurch. With a Master’s degree in Organisational Psychology completed in 2021, Shalini spent two years in agency recruitment before transitioning to an internal recruitment role at Online. She appreciates the deeper insight that internal recruitment provides, which helps her effectively match new hires with our company culture and values. Shalini values the autonomy her role offers and the opportunity for professional growth. She enjoys interacting with a diverse range of people and takes pride in helping them find the right job opportunities. These aspects of her role have contributed significantly to her personal and professional fulfilment. Outside of work, Shalini is passionate about painting, playing computer games, and performing Bharatanatyam dance.

Jesse started with Online in a casual role in October 2009, and worked on and off until he completed his Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting in 2012.  At the end of 2012 he went to Auckland to help out with the summer season for one of our major clients.In January 2013 Jesse joined our Trainee Manager Programme, based at Freight Place in Auckland. He was promoted to 2IC in March 2013 and then Manager in June 2014. As a Manager, his role included running one of our biggest warehouses over the summer season, coaching new staff and creating efficiencies in our Freight Place operation. Further promotion followed, and Jesse is now the Operations Manager for our Northern Region.Since joining Online, Jesse has not only gained knowledge and experience in warehousing, but also business in general and says “I enjoy applying what I have learned from my studies into a proper business setting”. 

• What did you know about Online before you joined?
  • Initially I didn’t know much at all. I was aware of Online as a company but had no idea exactly what the company did.

• How has Online supported your career?
  • Very well. I was fortunate enough to walk into a job which can provide significant opportunity for career progression. This is something which is surprisingly hard to do for many graduates.

• What has been your biggest achievement working for Online to date?
  • Progressing as far as I have in such a short amount of time.

• What do you enjoy most about working for Online?
  • I enjoy a number of things about working here. I enjoy the fast-paced nature of the business as I’m constantly faced with a number of new challenges. Also I enjoy having the opportunity to work closely with such a variety of clients, companies and people.

Lance started as a Client Manager at Online Distribution in Auckland in 2016, quickly moving to a Site Manager role the following year. Lance says that Online's culture fosters problem-solving, and the flexible working environment encourages initiative and involvement across a wide range of activities. The management's "can do" attitude supports those who thrive on finding solutions and driving improvements. Lance relocated to Christchurch in 2020 and he is now the National Quality and Inventory Manager. He finds the problem-solving aspect of his role particularly fulfilling, given the diverse requirements of our clients and the continuous opportunities for service enhancement as technology and client needs evolve. Assisting with the successful opening of three new warehouses from 2022 to 2024 are among Lances’s proudest achievements. While establishing new warehouses involves significant effort, Lance has found it incredibly rewarding to onboard new clients, implement updated processes, and build new teams. At Online, the close-knit environment ensures that everyone is valued and well-known.

Jasmin Mita joined Online as a casual storeperson in our Auckland branch in March 2008. During her casual employment, Jasmin learnt to pick and pack for a wide range of clients and began to develop her administration skills, which enabled her to be flexible in moving around the sites where needed.In 2009 an administration role opened up and Jasmin was quickly promoted to this position. In this role, she was responsible for invoicing, order pool management, posting orders, customer service and stock control. During this time our Auckland Branch was growing steadily and a change in site management created another opportunity. With her considerable knowledge of Online’s clients and processes she was ready to move into a 2IC role in February 2011.By June 2011, Jasmin was offered the opportunity to become Trainee Site Manager for Auckland’s newly-established Freight Place 2 warehouse. She completed her Trainee Programme while working full time in a very busy site, and in November 2011 she was officially recognised as the Site Manager of Freight Place 2. This was a great achievement for Jasmin and demonstrates the value of spending time learning the business from the floor upwards.  After 18 months running Freight Place 2, Jasmin requested a transfer to Christchurch to be closer to her family. She moved to Christchurch to run our second largest site at Port Hills Road, and has since taken up the role of Site Manager at our largest Christchurch site – Port Hills 1.Alongside her daily responsibilities, she is now using her considerable skills to mentor and support our new Trainee Site Managers. 

• What did you know about Online before you joined?
  • A bit, I had been around Online since I was 7 years old and had worked for Online Christchurch in the school holidays when I was 14, completing data entry. I also had other family members who worked for Online.

• How has Online supported your career?
  • Online created the opportunities for me to get to where I am today – without these I would not be a site manager.

• What has been your biggest achievement working for Online to date?
  • Becoming a site manager, which was never in my original plans. I did not think when I started with Online Auckland that I would one day become a site manager!

• What do you enjoy most about working for Online?
  • Definitely the people, I have a great team behind me which creates a great working environment.

Johnathon joined Online Distribution immediately after graduating from university in 2019, spending three and a half years with Online before taking a break to work on his family's farms. He returned to Online in early 2023, stepping into the newly created role of Operations Project & Support Lead. In this position, Johnny collaborates with various teams to implement and manage a diverse array of initiatives. Outside of work, Johnny is a dedicated supporter of his favourite rugby team, the Wallabies, and enjoys quality time with his wife and kids.

After spending a number of years in New Zealand and London as an EMT/paramedic, Greg joined Online Distribution in October 2022 as a Trainee Site Manager in Auckland, moving to a Site Manager role the following year. With a medical background and no prior logistics experience, Greg has appreciated Online’s focus on recognising and developing individual potential in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. He has embraced the challenges of warehouse management and is committed to driving continuous improvements. He values the dynamic nature of his role at Online Distribution, where no two days are the same and opportunities abound in a rapidly growing company. In his spare time, Greg enjoys cooking, reading, trout fishing, and training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

• When did you start with Online?
  • 8.00am Monday 16^th November 2009

• Tell us about your career growth with Online and the support you have received?
  • I have always had consistent help from mentors who have supported my career development. There is plenty of support from the Management team and my peers whenever needed, and this has been influential in my training as I have been easily able to ask questions about the business and industry.

• What are your favorite things about working with Online?
  • The variety of work I do daily. I turn up for work and always get to do something interesting and challenging. Also I work with a great group of people company-wide.

• What has been your biggest achievement working for Online to date?
  • Stepping into an Operations Management role in 2018 and managing several business units across multiple locations in Christchurch.

• How would you describe the culture at Online?
  • A progressive organization that is keen on nurturing Staff and their development

• If you could describe Online as an employer with one word, what would it be?
  • Progressive

• When did you start with Online?
  • March 2017

• Tell us about your career growth with Online and the support you have received ?
  • I started as a Trainee Site Manager for FP2, then after a couple of years I moved into a 2IC role for FP1. I am currently the Site Manager for SD3.

• What are your favorite things about working with Online?
  • Definitely the people. The diversity is great within the company. As well as the nature of the job – the fast-paced environment means that there are new challenges every day so there is always something new to learn, each day that you’re on-site

• What has been your biggest achievement working for Online to date?
  • Reaching the Site Manager role that I am currently in

• How would you describe the culture at Online?
  • We all look to put in towards the final goal as a team – no one employee is forced to get the job done alone, as the employees who are also on-site will look to work as a team to finish the job

Ifigao began his journey with Online Distribution in 2012 as a casual employee while pursuing his university studies. From 2012 to 2016, he balanced his academic commitments with his role, laying the groundwork for his career growth. In 2017, Ifigao was promoted to Trainee Site Manager, moving to a 2IC role later that year, and advancing to a Site Manager role in 2020. Despite his initial self-doubt, the unwavering support from his manager and team bolstered his confidence and helped him embrace the challenge. Ifigao takes great pride in working with his team and appreciates the collaboration and mutual support that is at the heart of Online’s culture.

Karen’s journey with Online Distribution began in Christchurch in 2004, where she started as a storeperson and progressed to a Site Manager role. Karen took several years off to raise her two children, and she rejoined the Online family full-time in Auckland in 2019, once again starting as a storeperson. Through dedication and the support of Online’s internal training programmes, Karen quickly progressed back to a Site Manager position in 2022. With extensive knowledge gained in Health and Safety, 3PL, and logistics, Karen enjoys engaging with both our clients and the Online team. This collaborative approach ensures that everyone works cohesively towards achieving the company’s common goals.

With 15 years of warehouse and logistics management experience as well as sourcing 3PL providers locally and internationally in his previous roles, Mike joined Online Distribution in 2017 with a wealth of experience to assist the company to grow as a business. His role as Site Manager of Online Distribution’s Dangerous Goods site enables Mike to utilise and build on his skill base to lead his young team and assist our clients with their unique requirements, and in turn help them all to succeed. In his spare time Mike enjoys time with his family, friends and staying active with sports.