Directorship
Strive for excellence based upon quality, trust and respect
Daniel White
(Managing Director)
With 20 years of industry experience, Daniel is a highly qualified and knowledgeable electrical professional. As a member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand, he brings strong governance capabilities and a commitment to best practice in leadership and accountability.
Daniel is deeply motivated to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with his team members, clients, and suppliers. He adopts a people-first approach, fostering collaboration, trust, and mutual respect in every interaction. Known for his practical problem-solving skills, Daniel combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver effective outcomes for both operational and governance challenges.
His leadership style emphasizes integrity, transparency, and innovation, ensuring that both his team and the wider organisation remain resilient, future-focused, and well-positioned for growth.
Buzz Barham
(Director & General Manager)
Buzz is extremely experienced industrial electrician. Buzz Electrics are a long serving member of Master Electricians/ECANZ , with Buzz serving on the national council . Licensed as an Electrical Inspector with 35 years of experience, Buzz's areas of expertise include Industrial Control Systems & Compliance. Buzz is the General Manager of the company and oversees the strategic direction.
Gerrie Wolmarans
(Director & Automation Lead)
Gerrie has 30 years’ experience in Industrial Electrical Engineering and Process Automation, he holds a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and an Advanced Diploma of Industrial Automation. Gerrie has worked on numerous industrial projects in the industrial sector such as Food and beverage process, Bottling and Packaging Automation, Leather Industry Automation, Steel Industry, Power Generation and Waste Water Treatment Systems.
Paul Parsons
(Director of Buzz Electrics & CEO of AGHL Limited)
Paul has worked for Aotea since 1987 in many roles since starting as an electrician and has been a big part of Aotea’s growth and evolution since that time. Paul accepted the role of CEO of Aotea Group in 2017 after many years as the General Manager of Aotea Electric Southern. Paul is a director of a number of Aotea companies and is perhaps Aotea’s most proactive and passionate advocate for business, customers, growth, recruitment, training and broader industry involvement. With Paul in your corner, you can be assured that he will drive to the outcome you need
Terry Lawrence
(Director of Buzz Electrics & CFO of AGHL Limited)
Terry is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in senior financial and operational roles both in New Zealand and overseas. Working in the insurance, offshore finance, fishing, advertising and
manufacturing industries.
