Vance Stone

Vance Stone

Founder @ Epic Brands

About

With two decades of entrepreneurial journey behind me, I've navigated the realms of business, distribution, property, and investments with a blend of leadership, strategy, and innovation. At heart, I am a visionary, constantly on the lookout for forward-thinking ideas and setting directions that not only inspire but also empower my team to adopt those visions as their own. My philosophy hinges on the belief that knowledge and the right team are paramount. I am committed to lifelong learning, always eager to absorb insights from those who excel in their fields, enhancing my leadership and entrepreneurial prowess. My expertise spans leadership, networking, strategic planning, and team building, with a keen focus on sales, marketing, IT, operations, and refining systems and processes for efficiency. Beyond business, I am passionate about mentoring and coaching, fostering a community of like-minded individuals committed to growth and success. Outside the professional sphere, I cherish time with family and friends, travel, photography, and the great outdoors, believing that a well-rounded life fuels creativity and innovation. I'm on a mission to expand my network, share knowledge, and learn collectively. Let's connect and explore how we can drive growth together, both personally and professionally.

Country

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City

New Zealand

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

New Business Development, Sales Management, Telecommunications, Account Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Product Management, E-commerce, Retail, B2B, Business Planning, Merchandising, Business Development, International Sales, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Direct Sales

Experience

Epic Brands

Founder

Epic Brands

LinkedIn
2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
CapitalV

Founder

CapitalV

LinkedIn
2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

New Zealand

BoutiqueBNB

Founder

BoutiqueBNB

LinkedIn
2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sharenanigans

Partner

Sharenanigans

LinkedIn
2024-11 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Sophia Land Books

Advocate

Sophia Land Books

LinkedIn
2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand

I’m proud to support the journey of Sophia Land Books — a beautifully illustrated children’s book series created by my wife, filled with heart, imagination, and a few talking animals too. While I’m not the author, I’m fully behind the mission to share these magical stories with kids (and parents) around the world.

MacGear

Co-Founder

MacGear

LinkedIn
2006-11 - 2025-5 · 18 yrs 7 mos

MacGear began in 2006, and together with an incredible team, we built it from the ground up into a leading value-added distributor across Australia and New Zealand. We partnered with some of the best brands in the business and developed a strong reputation. At MacGear, we weren’t just distributing products—we became a true extension of the brands we represented. Working closely with our partners, we made sure their products reached the right customers through a strong, trusted, and well-established channel network.

Creative Trust

Chairman

Creative Trust

2007-11 - 2024-12 · 17 yrs 2 mos

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Creative Trust was a non-profit organisation that enabled and supported technology initiatives for other organisations, ensuring they could take advantage of opportunities they might otherwise have missed. By building partnerships and providing access to key resources, it bridged the gap between innovation and organisational needs. Its work contributed to growth across diverse communities and industries.

Rewarding Concepts

Managing Director

Rewarding Concepts

2020-10 - 2023-4 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Australia + New Zealand

Edit Solutions

Founder and Sales Director

Edit Solutions

2004-4 - 2008-11 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Vodafone Australia

Sales Specialist

Vodafone Australia

2002-1 - 2003-3 · 1 yr 3 mos

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Education

CPIT (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology)

CPIT (Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology)

LinkedIn

Information Technology

2001 - 2002 · 1 yr
TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW

LinkedIn

Information Technology

2000 - 2001 · 1 yr

Vance Stone's Contact Information

Email

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Phone

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