Rich Kneale

• Title: National Specification Manager
• Regions: Christchurch, Timaru, Invercargill, Dunedin

rich.kneale@cms.co.nz
021 420 665

Rich started with CMS in September 2011. Based in Christchurch, Rich has spent the last 12 years working within a variety of industries including service, operations and construction. Working with the National Operations Management team at Rockgas, Rich is familiar with large scale national operations. He has also worked as a kitchen designer, account manager, and an operations manager. He studied at Lincoln University. Rich’s vast experiences have given him the knowledge and ability to build rapport with clients quickly and focus on their individual needs.

Robert Ellington

• Title: Senior Specification Consultant
• Regions: Auckland CBD, Mangawhai, Dargaville, Whangarei, Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, Kaitaia

robert.ellington@cms.co.nz
021 278 7969

Robert started at CMS in June 2014 and is based in the Auckland office, a qualified architectural professional with both superyacht and architectural design experience. He was part of the highly successful team for 14 years at Warwick Yacht Design who received international recognition at the prestigious Superyacht Society and World Superyacht Design Awards. He was involved with all design aspects from initial concept sketches to complete working drawings, product selection and specifications, and has an extensive knowledge and network within the local and international design industry. Robert is enjoying sharing his knowledge and passion while delivering his presentations to architects, designers and specifiers.

Gavin Kelly

• Title: Senior Specification Consultant
• Regions: Wellington, Gisborne, Kapiti Coast, Hastings, Napier, Rotorua

gavin.kelly@cms.co.nz
021 438 049

Steven Avery

• Title: Specification Consultant
• Regions: Coromandel, Waikato, Tauranga, Auckland, Waiheke Island

steven.avery@cms.co.nz
021 377 362

Steven joins our team after eight years of managerial roles in the retail sector. His background is in account management, commercial sales, advertising, community partnerships and most recently leading his team as a proprietor.

Kelvin Ngan

• Title: Specification Consultant
• Regions: Auckland North Shore, Rodney, Waitakere, Whakatane, Auckland West

kelvin.ngan@cms.co.nz
021 744 622

Kelvin is the latest addition to the CMS team. Originally from Hong Kong, Kelvin is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. He is our ‘go to’ person for the Chinese building sector. Kelvin has a design rich background with particular emphasis on interiors and furniture design. 

Gernot Hutflesz

• Title: Specification Consultant
• Regions: Wellington, Wairarapa, Palmerston North, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Taranaki

gernot.hutflesz@cms.co.nz
021 193 1416

Don Van Vuuren

• Title: Specification Consultant
• Regions: Christchurch Metro, Nelson, Blenheim, West Coast, Ashburton, Queenstown, Wellington

don.vanvuuren@cms.co.nz
021 377 256

Don started with CMS in June 2013. Based in Christchurch, Don has spent the last 23 years in Raw Product Procurement, Product Planning, Management, and Furniture design. Prior to CMS, Don was with David Shaw Furniture where he was in charge of Production, Export, Product Design, and Project Management. During this time, and also when he worked for Kovac Furniture, Don built up very strong relationships with Architects and Interior Designers.

Andy Williams

• Title: Senior Specification Consultant
• Regions: Christchurch, Timaru, Invercargill, Dunedin, Oamaru, Southland, Queenstown

andy.williams@cms.co.nz
021 377 284

Ian Watt

• Title: General Manager
• Regions: Auckland Head Office

ian.watt@cms.co.nz
021 755 636

Ian has a background in Retail, Supply Chain and Manufacturing for a variety of industries and most recently over a decade’s experience in the Building and Construction Industry. Ian heads the sales of CMS’ many initiatives and since completing a Master’s in Business Administration now oversees the management and growth of the company.

Tanya Smart

• Title: Client Relationship Manager
• Regions: Auckland Head Office

tanya.smart@cms.co.nz
021 924 133

Tanya Smart is our Client Relationship Manager and has been with CMS since December 2009. Tanya brings the benefits of her extensive industry knowledge, her established relationships in the industry and sales driven focus. Previously, Tanya was the Commercial Sales Team Manager for one of our clients, Tile Warehouse, a role she held for 18 years. Tanya’s experience includes Project Management for a property development company, Assistant Accountant for a construction company and 7 years in finance. She is also an interior designer which is a passion she thrives on. Through her various roles, she is very well connected in the building and architectural industry. Tanya is very passionate and driven, she loves people and is very successful at building and maintaining relationships.

Rich Kneale

• Title: National Specification Manager
• Regions: Christchurch, Timaru, Invercargill, Dunedin

rich.kneale@cms.co.nz
021 420 665

Rich started with CMS in September 2011. Based in Christchurch, Rich has spent the last 12 years working within a variety of industries including service, operations and construction. Working with the National Operations Management team at Rockgas, Rich is familiar with large scale national operations. He has also worked as a kitchen designer, account manager, and an operations manager. He studied at Lincoln University. Rich’s vast experiences have given him the knowledge and ability to build rapport with clients quickly and focus on their individual needs.

Danielle Mitchell

• Title: Marketing and Communications Manager
• Regions: Auckland Head Office

021 1956 143
danielle.mitchell@cms.co.nz

Chyenne Carroll

• Title: Events Manager
• Regions: Auckland Head Office

chyenne.carroll@cms.co.nz
021 824 595

Chyenne manages and facilitates the extensive CMS Event programme. Her expertise has been developed through her years in the Finance, Insurance and corporate sectors, overseeing membership activities as well as the execution of event and sponsorship initiatives across Australasia. 

Rob Savin Taylor

• Title: Technical Solutions Specialist
• Regions: Auckland Head Office

Rob makes it his business to find out how things work and we entrust him to make it happen. He is a fountain of knowledge, making him the ‘most valuable player’ for any quiz team and Rob can do just about anything with computers. 

Vanda Tong

• Title: Digital & Design
• Regions: Auckland Head Office

Vanda is an integral part of the CMS marketing team, bringing to the mix exceptional graphic skills and marketing insights. Vanda is also partial to mini steam puddings. 

Bindu Sethuram

• Title: Office Administrator
• Regions: Auckland Head Office

Bindu is the first person you will meet when you visit CMS, her warmth and calmness is well known in the industry. Bindu started her career in India as the client liaison for a leading interior design firm and this is still one of her passions.