Guy McPhail

Managing Director @ KooGa New Zealand Ltd

About

Our team at EPOD is pioneering emergency response solutions, with a focus on redefining community disaster preparedness. With leadership in marketing strategies, procurement and team building, we've successfully conceptualised and launched the flagship EPOD product, enhancing resilience across New Zealand. At the helm of KooGa New Zealand Ltd since 2005, we've established a strong market presence, democratising sports participation through quality and affordability sportswear.

Country

New Zealand

City

Havelock North

Industry

Sports

Skill

Director level, Corporate Management, Management Professional, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Coaching, Sports Management, Event Planning, Sales, Sales Management, Account Management, Advertising, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership

Experience

Managing Director

KooGa New Zealand Ltd

2005 - Present · 21 yrs

As the Co-founder of Kooga New Zealand, I am proud to have established this company in 2005 and played an integral role in its growth and success ever since. Through my journey as a business owner, I have cultivated a diverse skill set encompassing sales negotiation, networking, business strategy, strategic planning, and account management. With a relentless commitment to excellence, I continue to drive Kooga New Zealand forward, leveraging these skills to innovate and thrive in the competitive sportswear industry.

Managing Director

EPOD

2023-2 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

As the Managing Director of EPOD, I co-founded our family-run organisation in 2023 to reshape how communities prepare and navigate natural disasters. With a passion for leveraging technology to empower communities, I oversee strategic initiatives aimed at ensure that individuals are equipped with the tools and resources they need to navigate crises effectively. At EPOD, our commitment to innovation and community-driven initiatives is at the heart of everything we do,to ensure that when a crisis hits, communities can survive and thrive.

Product Manager

Boral

1998 - 2000 · 2 yrs

New Zealand

As Product Manager at Boral, I was dedicated to spearheading the introduction of premium hardwood flooring timbers into the New Zealand market. With a keen understanding of consumer preferences and market trends, I led strategic initiatives to bring innovative and sustainable flooring solutions to discerning customers and distributors nationwide.