Managing Director / Owner
With over 30 years experience in the international acoustic ceilings industry our founder and Managing Director Neil Ridgway brings a wealth of experience and know how to the company. Neil is responsible for strategic planning, governance, business performance as well as new product initiatives and technical support.
Random factor about me...
I did the original AJ Hacket Queenstown bungy jump as a symbolic leap of faith in the future when I started Asona over 15 years ago. Its been a wild but rewarding ride.
Slogan for life...
A vision without a plan is just an hallucination
Finance Manager / Owner
Asona’s Financial Manager, Anne is the head of accounting, and oversees the preparation of financial reports, balance sheets and income statements -
What inspired me to do what I do…
I wanted to join Neil in building a successful and profitable company. The daily challenges offer many opportunities for personal growth.
Slogan for life…
There is always a solution to every problem, don't give up until you find it.
Random fact about me…
Back in the 80's, I used to own and run a market stall in Covent Garden, London
General Manager
As Asona's General Manager, Tony is responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of the business, including sales, production, operations and finance. Tony is no stranger to the industry. He brings over 12 years’ experience in the ceilings and wall industry to ASONA.
Slogan for life…
Where there is little doubt there is no doubt.
Favourite saying…
Good communication will always solve 80% of the issues.
What inspires me...
Delivering high quality product and services, first time, every time.
Technical Sales Representative
Craig will be working with architects and design professionals to develop strategic relationships that will be the bridge between design & manufacturing that turns architects dreams into real success stories.
Favourite saying…
Don't look back, your not going in that direction.
What inspires me to do what I do…
Passionate people who believe in what they are doing.
Guilty pleasure…
Art in all it's forms.
Manufacturing & Contracts Manager
Roy is our Manufacturing & Contracts Manager with the role of overseeing manufacturing production, installs, production scheduling, warehousing and the production staff. No easy feat but one that Roy takes in his stride.
Slogan for life…
If you do what you have always done, you will be what you have always been.
Favourite saying…
In theory it should work.
Guilty pleasure…
A hot curry and a cold beer.
Technical Specifications Representative
With over twenty years sales and marketing experience in the commercial design and manufacturing industry, Suzanne provides clients with assistance in technical specification and acoustic product advice for interior fit outs. She has strong attention to detail and a passion for helping create exceptional spaces in both design and acoustics.
Random fact about me:
I have two belts in kick boxing.
Slogan for life:
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Guilty Pleasure:
70% dark chocolate.
Account Manager
Inspired by a family heavily involved in construction, Tony provides a wealth of product and installation knowledge to Asona clients. He is a qualified ceiling installer by trade and has many years’ experience in product sales. His account management role focuses on clients in the upper North Island.
Slogan for life…
Do it once. Do it right!
Favourite saying…
Life’s short, get amongst it!
Guilty Pleasure…
Fishing and Hunting.
Technical Sales Representative
Andre rounds out our sales team. He is a qualified acoustician formerly employed by Marshall Day Acoustics. Andre collaborates with architects and acoustic consultants across the country advising them on acoustic and aesthetic design.
Random fact about me...
Unintentionally laughing louder than everyone else.
What inspires me to do what I do…
Working with great people on interesting ideas that solve problems.
Guilty pleasure…
I have won numerous motorsport championships.
Projects Administration Manager
Claire is responsible for meeting company objectives through delivery of accurate on time estimation services, tender and bid management and project management of supply and installation. Claire keeps a strong focus on accurate detailing of projects and orders for production.
Slogan for life…
Success isn’t always about greatness, it’s about consistency. Consistent hard works achieves success and then greatness will come.
Favourite saying…
Positive thoughts bring positive outcomes.
What inspires me...
I love to be challenged and to continually develop in both my personal life and career. What inspires me the most are my family and positive people.
Sales Support
As part of the Sales Team, Elize provides technical support to the sales team and to customers. She is a member of the Major Projects Team offering technical drawing and other in-depth product knowledge skills.
Slogan for life…
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.
Favourite saying…
Believe and you will receive
What inspires me...
The fact that the goals and purpose I strive for every day is achievable and that keeps me inspired.
Install Engineer
Diego is the other half of our dynamic install team. Trained in Italy and France in installing stretched membrane systems, Diego has many successful high profile installs under his belt and is Asona’s authority in installing our stretched membrane systems.
What inspires me…
The personal satisfaction in always trying to do my best.
Guilty pleasure…
If it is a pleasure, it is not guilty.
Random fact…
I love horse riding. I did several treks in Italy and a memorable one in the Moroccan desert.
Warehouse Leader
Afa oversees the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of Asona goods. He is a vital part of the supply chain process ensuring goods are received and dispatched appropriately on time and complete.
Random fact:
I am a big N.R.L Manly supporter
Slogan for life:
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Favourite saying:
Are you serious?
Reception / Production Support
Jenny is our front -of- house and first point of contact for clients and suppliers either phoning-in or visiting Asona. Jenny also supports production working with IT systems/applications which are currently being used by production to maintain the supply chain & dispatch process.
Random fact:
I am a neat freak
What inspires me:
To be part of a team and help others
Slogan for life:
Love your children they are the most precious gift you will ever receive.
Accountant
Ling uses her exceptional accounting skills to ensure that Asona's financial information is accurate and current and implementing the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. Ling makes sure that all the t’s are crossed and all the i’s are dotted.
What inspires me to do what I do...
I like daily challenges
Slogan for Life...
Face life with a smile
Favourite saying...
Chance favours the prepared mind
Production Planner & Supply Chain Coordinator
Alex is responsible for successfully planning production and purchasing and supply chain functions for Asona, along with maintaining the accuracy of our order and stock software systems. Alex has a strong focus on process improvement and continually strives to develop systems to exceed time/cost/quality targets
Slogan for life...
99% of success is based on hard work
Random fact about me...
I am very interested in Chinese & European history
Favourite saying…
It is what it is
Sales Support
As part of the Sales Team, it is Rebecca's role to provide technical support to the sales team and she is a member of the Major Projects Team offering technical drawing and other in-depth product knowledge skills. Rebecca is also responsible for the maintenance and integrity of data & information stored in the company's systems.
Slogan for life…
Keep calm and keep learning.
Random fact about me…
I like to draw and make art often.
What inspires me...
A challenge.
Technical Specialist
Geoff is a highly experienced Technical Manager with over 40 years in the commercial construction and manufacturing industries. With a can-do attitude Geoff provides practical technical support to Asona’s clients, sales team, architects and contractors.
Random fact about me:
I was named after Geoffrey Hurst the former English professional footballer, who remains the only man to have scores a hat-trick in a World Cup Final.
Favourite saying:
Live long and prosper
Guilty Pleasure:
A quiet Brandy
