OUR TEAM 

Executive Leadership Team

Scott Gibbons Chief Executive Officer Scott is the CEO of 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.

Scott Gibbons
Chief Executive Officer

Scott is the CEO of 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.

 
Shane Trench Chief Operating Officer Shane is COO at Gibbons. The role focuses on the strategic leadership and direction of the Property Development, Forestry, Crane, and Precast Manufacture divisions of the Gibbons group of companies.  He oversees the operational aspects of these four distinct business units. From 2010 to 2014, Shane held the position of General Manager at Gibbon’s Construction Limited (GCL) which involved relaunching and re-establishing it as the region’s foremost construction company. Implementation of planned strategic growth of GCL occurred rapidly and saw GCL complete some of the region’s iconic building projects.

Shane Trench
Chief Operating Officer

Shane is COO at Gibbons. The role focuses on the strategic leadership and direction of the Property Development, Forestry, Crane, and Precast Manufacture divisions of the Gibbons group of companies.  He oversees the operational aspects of these four distinct business units.

From 2010 to 2014, Shane held the position of General Manager at Gibbon’s Construction Limited (GCL) which involved relaunching and re-establishing it as the region’s foremost construction company. Implementation of planned strategic growth of GCL occurred rapidly and saw GCL complete some of the region’s iconic building projects.

 
Joe Scragg Chief Finance Officer Joe joined the Group as CFO in 2014 and is responsible for managing the performance and profitability across the Property, Development and Forestry divisions. He has held previous senior finance roles with Wakatu Incorporation and Naylor Love Ltd.   He is Chartered Accountant qualified and holds a Master of Commerce from the University of Otago.

Joe Scragg
Chief Finance Officer

Joe joined the Group as CFO in 2014 and is responsible for managing the performance and profitability across the Property, Development and Forestry divisions. He has held previous senior finance roles with Wakatu Incorporation and Naylor Love Ltd.  

He is Chartered Accountant qualified and holds a Master of Commerce from the University of Otago.

 

Board of Directors

 

Roger Gibbons Chairman

Scott Gibbons Director

Kent Gibbons Director

Louise Devine Family Member

Philip Poppe Independent Advisor

Owen Gibson Independent Advisor

 
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Property Team

Emma Bourke Property Business Manager Emma joined Gibbons in 2017 and for the past 13 years has provided Property Management and Consultancy services across New Zealand and London.  Emma comes equipped with an in-depth knowledge in both land, projects, and property management alongside great interpersonal skills and a commitment for her team to deliver a polished service that surpasses traditional tenant expectations.

Emma Bourke
Property Business Manager

Emma joined Gibbons in 2017 and for the past 13 years has provided Property Management and Consultancy services across New Zealand and London.  Emma comes equipped with an in-depth knowledge in both land, projects, and property management alongside great interpersonal skills and a commitment for her team to deliver a polished service that surpasses traditional tenant expectations.

Erica Chapman-Oliver Property Manager  Erica has extensive property experience, with a background in portfolio management, contract negotiations, project work, and financial management. Before moving to Nelson, she spent 12 years managing property portfolios and leases in Vancouver and Sydney.  She enjoys working with tenants, building relationships, and providing great customer service across all aspects of a tenancy.

Erica Chapman-Oliver
Property Manager 

Erica has extensive property experience, with a background in portfolio management, contract negotiations, project work, and financial management. Before moving to Nelson, she spent 12 years managing property portfolios and leases in Vancouver and Sydney. 

She enjoys working with tenants, building relationships, and providing great customer service across all aspects of a tenancy.

Michelle Greyling Property 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.

Michelle Greyling
Property 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.

Dean Bensemann Property Project Manager  Dean has been with Gibbons for 25 years working in many different roles within the Gibbons Group, including Construction Supervisor, Site Manager and Project Manager. Currently, he is Property Project Manager, managing the small Repairs and Maintenance team on Gibbons’ buildings and 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.

Dean Bensemann
Property Project Manager 

Dean has been with Gibbons for 25 years working in many different roles within the Gibbons Group, including Construction Supervisor, Site Manager and Project Manager. Currently, he is Property Project Manager, managing the small Repairs and Maintenance team on Gibbons’ buildings and 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.

 
Bob Forsythe Property Maintenance Supervisor Bob has worked for 20 years with Gibbons, initially on the site for 12 years as part of the construction team. Since 2010 he has been with the property team, working with the Property Project Manager to complete repairs and maintenance tasks, building inspections, building washdowns and new fitouts. Bob really enjoys meeting the tenants and takes pride in the relationship side of his role, seeing Gibbons’ tenants as part of the family.

Bob Forsythe
Property Maintenance Supervisor

Bob has worked for 20 years with Gibbons, initially on the site for 12 years as part of the construction team. Since 2010 he has been with the property team, working with the Property Project Manager to complete repairs and maintenance tasks, building inspections, building washdowns and new fitouts.

Bob really enjoys meeting the tenants and takes pride in the relationship side of his role, seeing Gibbons’ tenants as part of the family.

Ian Marshall Projects & Maintenance Coordinator Ian joined Gibbons seven years ago, ten 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 inspections. He really enjoys the wide variety of jobs that the team gets involved with, and especially loves being able to help people.

Ian Marshall
Projects & Maintenance Coordinator

Ian joined Gibbons seven years ago, ten 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 inspections.

He really enjoys the wide variety of jobs that the team gets involved with, and especially loves being able to help people.

 
 

Development Team

Kent Gibbons Director & Forestry Project 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.

Kent Gibbons
Director & Forestry Project 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.

Braden Stanton Development Leasing Manager Braden joined Gibbons in 2019 as the new Development Leasing Manager. He brings with him over 19 years of property experience ranging in both landlord corporate property services and tenant corporate property services within New Zealand, the UK, Western Europe, and Australia. Most recently, Braden was a shareholder and Director of Site Property Limited, a boutique professional property service business providing occupier property service solutions to some of New Zealand’s largest retailers. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Gibbons.

Braden Stanton
Development Leasing Manager

Braden joined Gibbons in 2019 as the new Development Leasing Manager.

He brings with him over 19 years of property experience ranging in both landlord corporate property services and tenant corporate property services within New Zealand, the UK, Western Europe, and Australia. Most recently, Braden was a shareholder and Director of Site Property Limited, a boutique professional property service business providing occupier property service solutions to some of New Zealand’s largest retailers. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Gibbons.

Simon Dobson Development Project Manager Simon “Dobbie” has been with Gibbons since 2011. He has a background in construction and has earned his Diploma in Quantity Surveying. Having gained valuable experience in working on Clifford House and the Upper Queen Street Development, he is now charged with being the project lead on Gibbons’ Lower Queen Street Industrial Park, Berryfields Crossing and Nelson Junction developments. Dobbie brings drive and a real customer centric approach to our developments.

Simon Dobson
Development Project Manager

Simon “Dobbie” has been with Gibbons since 2011. He has a background in construction and has earned his Diploma in Quantity Surveying. Having gained valuable experience in working on Clifford House and the Upper Queen Street Development, he is now charged with being the project lead on Gibbons’ Lower Queen Street Industrial Park, Berryfields Crossing and Nelson Junction developments.

Dobbie brings drive and a real customer centric approach to our developments.

Stephanie F. Millar Development Project 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 architectural solutions and brings a unique perspective to each project.

Stephanie F. Millar
Development Project 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 architectural solutions and brings a unique perspective to each project.

 
Sean Gardner Development Project Manager Sean started with Gibbons in 2017 as the project manager for the $11.5m Nelson Tasman Hospice new care facility before moving on to the 6,500m2 Green Gables healthcare facility. He brings to the team over 7 years’ experience, previously working as a project manager for petroleum infrastructure and steel contractors in London and Christchurch. He is excited to join the Development Team and to bring his construction knowledge to the development space.

Sean Gardner
Development Project Manager

Sean started with Gibbons in 2017 as the project manager for the $11.5m Nelson Tasman Hospice new care facility before moving on to the 6,500m2 Green Gables healthcare facility. He brings to the team over 7 years’ experience, previously working as a project manager for petroleum infrastructure and steel contractors in London and Christchurch.

He is excited to join the Development Team and to bring his construction knowledge to the development space.

Richard Mabbott Construction Manager A key member of the Gibbons Development 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 effect solutions.

Richard Mabbott
Construction Manager

A key member of the Gibbons Development 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 effect solutions.

 
 

Finance and Administration Team

Ashleigh Cooke Executive Assistant Ashleigh supports the Executive Leadership Team at Gibbons and brings over 10 years’ experience providing high-level executive assistant and governance support to senior executives. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration. She has primarily worked in the public sector until joining Gibbons and is enjoying the exposure to private and commercial enterprises.

Ashleigh Cooke
Executive Assistant

Ashleigh supports the Executive Leadership Team at Gibbons and brings over 10 years’ experience providing high-level executive assistant and governance support to senior executives. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration.

She has primarily worked in the public sector until joining Gibbons and is enjoying the exposure to private and commercial enterprises.

Jessica Westrupp Accountant Jess is a graduate of Canterbury University where she attained a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting. She is also a qualified member of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. Jess joined Gibbons in the role of Accountant in 2015 with an Auditing & Assurance background.

Jessica Westrupp
Accountant

Jess is a graduate of Canterbury University where she attained a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting. She is also a qualified member of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. Jess joined Gibbons in the role of Accountant in 2015 with an Auditing & Assurance background.

Lorene Wallace Assistant Accountant Lorene has recently re-joined the workforce after earning her Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. She joined Gibbons in 2019 and, in addition to assisting with the finance team’s responsibilities, is currently working towards her Chartered Accountant post-graduate certification.

Lorene Wallace
Assistant Accountant

Lorene has recently re-joined the workforce after earning her Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. She joined Gibbons in 2019 and, in addition to assisting with the finance team’s responsibilities, is currently working towards her Chartered Accountant post-graduate certification.

Emily Baird Administrator 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 is very happy to have joined the Gibbons family and enjoys being part of the FNA team.

Emily Baird
Administrator

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 is very happy to have joined the Gibbons family and enjoys being part of the FNA team.