OUR TEAM
Gibbons has a passionate and forward-thinking internal management team with considerable project experience at the highest level.
Board of Directors
Roger Gibbons Governing Director
Scott Gibbons Managing Director
Kent Gibbons Director
Louise Devine Director
Philip Poppe Independent Advisor
Owen Gibson Independent Advisor
Our Team
Scott Gibbons
Managing Director
Scott has led Gibbons since 2008 and is taking the family business to the next level.
He formally joined the family business in 1995 upon earning his Bachelor of Commerce from Canterbury University, however had been working in the office assisting his father from a young age, much the same as his father did with his grandfather and his children now do with him. Scott is a strong advocate of the Gibbons’ values -- Family, Integrity, Innovation, Humility, and Passion -- and champions his employees to bring these values to life every day.
Kent Gibbons
Director & Forestry Manager
Kent is the Forestry Project Manager, Health & Safety Manager and a Director of Gibbons Holdings Ltd. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Forestry.
Born and bred in Nelson, Kent has worked in the family business for over 20 years and has extensive experience in managing operations and capital works projects. With a strong commitment to the community, Kent volunteers his time to a number of sporting committees and is a board member of the Nelson Cancer Society.
Louise Devine
Director
Louise Devine (née Gibbons) began working at Gibbons from the age of 13 years old, coming into the office during the school holidays to help her father, Roger. She officially started in the business in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Valuation & Property Management and has over 25 years’ experience in the Property Development and Property Management sectors. She now brings that wealth of knowledge while serving on the Board of Directors.
Louise is passionate about our extended family of staff and clients and is always on hand to support the team.
Daryl Wehner
Chief Financial Officer
Daryl started working at Gibbons in March of 2024. He is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors. Daryl has held various senior corporate positions in several sectors including port, property, gas retail and reticulation, and business recovery and rescue. Before joining Gibbons, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Port Nelson Limited for eleven years.
Daryl is currently a Director of Trinity Lands and has previously held the position of chair at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Limited. He is passionate about leading and mentoring high-performance individuals and teams to achieve beyond their perceived level of expectation.
Brandon Kay
Development Business Manager
Brandon joined Gibbons in 2022 in the role of Development Business Manager, bringing a culmination of over 11 years of knowledge and experience in the building and development sector. Brandon’s experience includes several years in property management and project development for New Zealand's largest private retail property portfolio developer, along with a number of years’ experience in leading teams and portfolios in both the government sector as well as private consultancy.
Brandon enjoys spending time with his young family and exploring the outdoors of this beautiful country.
Christina Ewing
Property Administrator
Christina joined the Gibbons team as Property Administrator in February 2024. Her previous role included work in a commercial property team as the Enterprise Portfolio Officer, looking after a portfolio ranging from commercial and residential properties, to ports and aerodromes.
Christina also had a previous career as an Executive Assistant and looks forward to supporting the Gibbons team and the tenants.
Dave Slow
Projects & Maintenance Coordinator
Dave has recently returned to Gibbons as part of the property team, working with the Property Project Manager to complete repairs and maintenance tasks, building inspections, building washdowns and new fitouts. He previously worked for Gibbons for 20 years as a Site Foreman with Gibbons Construction.
Dave really enjoys meeting the tenants and takes pride in the relationship side of his role, seeing Gibbons’ tenants as part of the family.
Dean Bensemann
Facilities Manager
Dean has been with Gibbons for over 25 years working in many different roles within the Gibbons Group, including Construction Supervisor, Site Manager and Project Manager. Currently, he is Facilities Manager, managing the Repairs and Maintenance team on Gibbons’ buildings and for external clients. He also project manages new design-build fitouts and alterations.
He loves the interaction with tenants and clients, always trying to understand their businesses and how Gibbons can help them.
Emily Baird
Assistant Accountant
Emily joined the team in early 2020, having recently moved back to Nelson from Melbourne where she spent 11 years working in operations in the retail sector.
She enjoys working with Gibbons’ family of tenants as well as managing the day-to-day financial services of the business.
Francheska Lachica
Executive Assistant
Francheska recently joined Gibbons as an Executive Assistant after moving to New Zealand in 2023.
With an educational background in Architecture from the Philippines and experience in Property Management, she’s excited to support the Gibbons team with her diverse skills.
Ian Marshall
Projects & Maintenance Coordinator
Ian joined Gibbons in 2012, four years after moving his family to Nelson from England. He started as a carpenter on Gibbons Construction sites and then took up a new position with Gibbons Property in 2017. He first started working on repairs and maintenance and new fitouts, and is also now involved with health and safety, pricing and building inspections.
He really enjoys the wide variety of jobs that the team gets involved with, and especially loves being able to help people.
Michelle Greyling
Property Portfolio Manager
Michelle joined the Gibbons team as property manager in August 2019, having recently relocated her family to New Zealand from South Africa.
She has extensive property management and accounting experience in the Retail sector, and is looking forward to being of great service to all of her tenants.
Nick Hill
Development Project Manager
Originally from the UK, Nick has called Nelson his home since 2006 and has joined Gibbons in 2023 in the role of Development Project Manager.
With over thirty years of experience in the construction and civil engineering industry in both the UK and New Zealand, Nick has extensive experience in project management, cost management and collaborative project delivery. Nick believes that every project should be approached with a win-win mindset for all parties helping form enduring relationships with customers, clients, Councils and the wider project delivery team.
Richard Mabbott
Development Project Manager
As part of the delivery team, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and drive to all aspects of project management.
Richard has been in the construction industry for over 30 years and has extensive experience in most forms of construction. As a qualified Carpenter / Joiner who has worked on a diverse range of projects throughout New Zealand and abroad, Richard brings a practical knowledge to the table from design, methodology and cost-effective solutions.
Shetal Sandhir
Accounts Administrator
Shetal is the Accounts Administrator at Gibbons and joined the team in January 2024. A Nelson native, her work experience includes customer service, health and safety management, and hospitality management, and she holds a Certificate in Business (Administration & Technology).
Shetal enjoys working at Gibbons alongside her fellow team members and is ambitious, driven and passionate about her work.
Stephanie F. Millar
ESG Manager
Stephanie has trained as an architect in Spain, Italy and the US and has earned her Bachelor’s in Architectural Design and Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design. She has over 20 years’ experience in lighting and interior design and has worked as an independent lighting consultant in the US, New Zealand, and Asia on projects ranging from multi-level retail complexes, to hospitality venues, and high-end residential homes.
She is extremely passionate about people-centred design and sustainable architectural solutions and brings a unique perspective to each project.
Tracy Crombie
Finance Manager
Tracy joined Gibbons team in July 2023 as the Finance Manager.
Tracy has over 20 years’ experience in providing professional services across a broad range of finance areas including compliance, audit, financial reporting, and management accounting. Prior to joining Gibbons, Tracy held a range of finance positions working within the professional services, manufacturing, and agribusiness sectors.
Tracy is qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A) from University of Canterbury.