Our Management Team

At Gemco, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset and that talented, inspired and motivated people can accomplish extraordinary results.

In order to accomplish this we secure the right people for the right jobs. Our recruitment is selective and strategic, with only the very best people in their fields joining our team.

John Sarten

Director

John has spent the past 34 years working in the construction industry in Hawke’s Bay. Qualifications include a New Zealand Certificate in Building, and he is a current member of the Hawke’s Bay Master Builders Association Executive.

John’s role is to manage pricing, project management and construction of our retirement complex projects, as well as other selected projects. He takes pride in ensuring things are done right the first time.

Darren Diack

Managing Director

Darren became a shareholder and Managing Director of the Gemco Group in 2003 after 20 years working for Carters Building Supplies in various senior management roles.

Darren’s role as Managing Director includes heading up the sales and marketing for the group, as well as responsibility for all human resources functions. He insists that Gemco always strive for very high professional standards and believes that this is being achieved by Gemco’s policy to only employ the very best people in their respective fields.

Ashley Hartley

General Manager and Construction Manager

Ashley offers more than four decades experience in the construction industry. Read more about Ashley…

Karl Johnson

Gemco Trades General Manager

Karl joined the Gemco team in early 2007 after more than 20 years involved in the painting and coatings industry, this included stints at Levene Paints and Dulux Paints. Read more about Karl…

Mike Lee

Plumbing Manager

Mike is a Craftsman Plumber and Registered Drainlayer with more than 20 years experience in the plumbing industry. Read more about Mike…

 

Rod Triplow

Joinery Manager

Rod has been in the joinery industry since 1973 including running his own joinery business for 10 years. Read more about Rod…