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Richard Plowright
Founder and Managing Director
Richard is founder and Managing Director of AMSL and NZMS and is based in our New Zealand office in Auckland. He was heavily involved with establishing effective haemodialysis units in Christchurch Hospital before moving into pharmaceutical sales and management. As a leading Australasian independent medical distributor, Richard has extensive experience in the Australian and New Zealand medical industries and is responsible for introducing hundreds of new devices and pharmaceuticals to our healthcare market.
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Ian Slater
General Manager
Ian joined AMSL in November 2011 with over 35 years of experience in pharmaceuticals behind him. Since starting with Stafford Miller in the UK, Ian spent time with Johnson & Johnson and Carter Wallace before moving to Australia in 1982. Ian’s most recent experience prior to joining AMSL was working in the area of Dermatology as General Manager of Stiefel Laboratories for 18 years. Ian has a passion for bringing the best out of every single member of staff.
Dr Samy Saad
Division Manager
Medical Division
Diabetes Division
Samy has over 25 years of experience in medical devices, pharmaceutical sales and marketing in the areas of diabetes, oncology, enteral feeding, OTC business, medical and surgical devices. He brings with him a highly developed set of business experience in management, training, consultancy, distribution management and corporate social responsibility. Samy manages our Diabetes and Medical division's sales and marketing functions. This includes developing strategic business and development plans and managing their execution, as well as evaluating new products/partnership opportunities.
Angelique de Jong
Division Manager
Medical Aesthetics Division
Angelique has a long history of working in the medical fields of ophthalmology and medical aesthetics in sales and management roles. Angelique provides support to a team of product specialists based in both Australia and New Zealand and liaises with our suppliers to ensure our products are well represented and backed by ongoing training.
Andrew Odd
Division Manager
Scientific Division
Andrew graduated from University of Technology Sydney in 1998 with a degree in Biomedical Science. After graduation he worked as a microbiologist before moving into the field of food safety and rapid microbiology and has since spent over 16 years in this field. Andrew joined AMSL in 2008 as Scientific Division Manager, with an emphasis on meeting customer needs with superior products backed by excellent service and support.
Martin Rocliffe
Division Manager
Point of Care Division
Martin Rocliffe graduated from University of Manchester with a degree in Microbiology before gaining laboratory experience in transfusion medicine, biochemistry and point of care testing. He has 30 years of diagnostic sales & marketing experience throughout UK, Europe, South Africa and Asia Pacific. Martin was the General Manager for Nova Biomedical in the UK before joining the newly formed Point of Care division of AMSL in 2010. AMSL is now proudly a market leader in point of care within Australian hospitals.
Hugh Plowright
Allergy Division and Marketing Strategy Manager
Allergy Division
Hugh has been a part of the AMSL and NZMS team since 2011. Responsibilities include managing the Allergy division and heading marketing operations across Australia and New Zealand. Hugh has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Auckland and has previously worked on large scale engineering projects as well as in advertising management for a range of global clients.
Leeane Beasley
National Sales Manager
Diabetes Division
Leeane joined us in 2007 from a nursing and pharmaceutical background. She is committed to ensuring the Diabetes team are expertly trained and educated to equip them to deliver exceptional knowledge & provide outstanding service to our customers.
Garima Walia
National Sales Supervisor
Medical Division
Garima has a Bachelor of Health Science and Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise and has been with AMSL since 2012. Her experience with AMSL has included strategic corporate development functions, managing opportunities for business growth and she currently supervises the Medical sales team nationally. Garima strongly believes that the only way to do great work is to love the work you do.
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Denise Tam
Senior Marketing Associate
Denise graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Pharmacy and is a registered pharmacist. After 3 years of pursuing a career in community pharmacy, she decided to expand her knowledge and passion for marketing by completing an advanced diploma in Digital Marketing. She comes to AMSL with over 8 years of community pharmacy experience and a strong background in graphic design.
Chelsea Cameron-Smith
Events and Marketing Support
Chelsea graduated from the University of Macquarie with a Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences. With over 6 years’ experience in the customer service industry, she was eager to expand her knowledge about marketing, and specifically, organising corporate events. Previously, she had worked in our AMSL Diabetes Customer Care support team, communicating with customers and healthcare professionals.
Amy Kuok
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Amy joined AMSL’s Regulatory Team with over five years of experience in community pharmacy, where she has gained knowledge in providing patient care and optimising health outcomes. Amy’s role at AMSL’s Regulatory Team includes ensuring that operations are compliant with quality assurance programs.
Nicole Bukovinsky
Product Development Manager
Medical Aesthetics Division
Nicole brings with her over 30 years of experience in treating and diagnosing various skin conditions. She is a former business owner of Dermal Therapy Clinics, educator, trainer & assessor at TAFE colleges (NSW) in Dermal Studies and has a background in nutrition, sales and development in Dermal Science. She has been with AMSL since 2008 in her role in development and management of our Regenerative Medicine portfolio.
Suzi Trajkovski
Business Development Manager NSW Sth & East/ACT/VIC
Medical Aesthetics Division
Suzi comes from a background of dermal therapies and was previously an educator & trainer and a business development manager. She has 27 years of experience in the dermal industry from being a clinic owner, lecturer and brand educator. Suzi manages sales and training for the Medical Aesthetics division regions of NSW East South, ACT & Victoria.
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Helene Ewert
Business Development Manager QLD/WA
Medical Aesthetics Division
Helene has an extensive background in sales, marketing and management roles in Australia, predominantly in the Finance industry. Helene joined the Medical Aesthetics' team in 2012 and is responsible for managing sales, training and education in QLD, NT and WA for our Regenlab Platelet Rich Plasma and Fibrovein products.
Sarah Hough
Sales Manager NSW/ACT/NT
Diabetes Division
Sarah is passionate about helping improve the lives of people with Type 1 Diabetes through insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. Sarah studied medical science and now loves helping people with diabetes, their families and healthcare professionals get the most out of medical technology.
Sue Edgcumbe
Sales Manager VIC/TAS/SA
Diabetes Division
Sue’s nursing background, particularly her experience in diabetes education, brings a wealth of knowledge to her position. This is one of the reasons why she loves helping people with T1D and supporting their healthcare professionals to give them the best tools available.
Emma Cooper
Customer Care Manager
Diabetes Division
Emma studied human nutrition before joining AMSL Diabetes in 2010 where she now looks after our customer care team in the diabetes division. Emma is super friendly and loves talking to our customers – her own experience with Type 1 Diabetes means she’s no stranger to the challenges.
Lucy Walczak
Professional Education Specialist and Territory Manager Sydney North
Diabetes Division
Lucy joined us from the UK where she was a full time rower with a background in nutrition and sports science. As an athlete with diabetes, Lucy learnt first-hand how medical technology can be a big help and she loves sharing this knowledge with others.
Jeremy Morris
Territory Manager NSW Central
Diabetes Division
Jeremy has a range of experience in sales and customer service; previously working in the AMSL Diabetes’ Customer Care Team for over two years. Jeremy enjoys communicating with others about diabetes; having lived with T1D for over 15 years himself.
Mariana Woods
Territory Manager NSW West
Diabetes Division
Mariana is originally from Mexico, learnt to speak English in Scotland, studied in America and then joined us from a role in Animas in the UK. Now an Australian at heart, she starts every day with a big grin on her face knowing she is helping people from all walks of life access the best diabetes management available.
Marian Day
Territory Manager NSW North
Diabetes Division
Marian joined AMSL in 2016 after a career in both nursing and business development. Her role involves working closely with multi-disciplinary diabetes teams and their patients, providing education and support with insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. Based in Newcastle she looks after the Newcastle and NSW North region.
Ines Gegenhuber
Territory Manager VIC North
Diabetes Division
Ines completed her Bachelor degree in Health Science (Naturopathy) in 1998 and established her own private practice for 15 years thereafter. Ines specialised in chronic disease management, nutrition, and performance athletes. Since then she has worked in pharmaceutical sales, including insulin, which sparked her passion to work in diabetes.
Natacha Xavier
Territory Manager VIC East
Diabetes Division
Natacha has worked in the medical device industry for over 15 years looking after a variety of different products. Her very first role was working with patients with diabetes. This has made her passionate about helping patients and making a difference in their lives.
Marnie May
Territory Manager QLD South/Northern NSW
Diabetes Division
Coming from a nursing and pharmaceutical sales background, Marnie loves engaging with both patients and healthcare professionals alike. She is passionate about medical technology and knows first hand what a difference it makes in patients' lives. Joining AMSL in 2017, Marnie looks after QLD South and the northern parts of NSW.
Amy Antenucci
Territory Manager SA/Mildura
Diabetes Division
Coming from a food science and nutrition background, Amy quickly discovered her love for working within the healthcare industry and complete passion for diabetes; seeing patients live life to the fullest through improved glycaemic control.
Dee Keenan
Territory Manager WA
Diabetes Division
Dee has worked and supported healthcare professionals and patients in the WA healthcare arena across all sectors, which includes Pharmacy, GP and Hospital Speciality. She is passionate in her commitment to patients and healthcare professionals and looks in the best of people. She has a wonderful capacity to look on the bright side.
Jason Pearce
Type 2 Territory Manager VIC
Diabetes Division
With over 10 years’ experience in the diabetes and medical device industry, Jason is passionate about the health of others. Having previously studied business management and accounting, he uses these skills to assist in supporting healthcare professionals and individuals with innovative technology.
Laura Licciardo
Type 2 Territory Manager NSW
Diabetes Division
Laura joins AMSL Diabetes with over 8 years pharmacy experience. Building upon this, she also has over six years’ experience working with people living with type 2 diabetes. She is passionate about helping to empower patients to take a pro-active approach to their health.
Narelle Downes
Type 2 Territory Manager SA/WA
Diabetes Division
Narelle has over 17 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales. She also has personal ties to diabetes, acting as a carer for her step-father who lives with type 2 diabetes. Narelle thrives when helping healthcare professionals and the community to optimise their care and take control of their treatment.
Gwen Aquino
POC Specialist NSW
Point of Care Division
Gwen joined the AMSL Point of Care division in February 2015 with 14 years of sales experience in the medical devices industry. Her role as Point of Care Specialist involves product education and training for healthcare professionals in key hospital accounts across her NSW territory. As part of the team she manages relationships with key stakeholders along the point of care spectrum and delivers ongoing technical training on the StatStrip Glucose & Ketone and StatStrip Lactate Xpress Meters.
Emma Farrugia
POC Specialist VIC/TAS
Point of Care Division
After graduating with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Emma has worked as a medical laboratory scientist in both public and private pathology. Prior to joining AMSL, Emma spent many years with commercial diagnostic companies providing laboratory and Point of Care equipment to hospitals throughout Australia. Emma's current role at AMSL involves the territory management of Victoria, where she specialises in building relationships, offering sales solutions and technical support over a diverse range of diagnostic products.
Jennifer Leon-Nestler
POC Specialist QLD/NT
Point of Care Division
Jennifer joined AMSL in 2016 after working for over 10 years for Multinationals in the POC, Diagnostics Services and Diabetes Care Industry. She graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) and Post Graduate Diploma (Life Sci.) from Queensland University of Technology and later worked in laboratories gaining valuable experience in Medical Devices, Microbiology, Embryology and Clinical procedures. Jennifer's passion for laboratory medicine has helped to coordinate clinical trials of the StatStrip/StatSensor meters and DiaMonD HbA1c analysers.
Joe Sequeira
POC Support
Point of Care Division
Joe has worked in pathology laboratories in the US and Australia for over 12 years. He then moved into sales and marketing in the diagnostics industry. During his 27 years in diagnostics, Joe was Product Manager in areas such as haematology, urinalysis, point of care and diabetes Care. While working in sales in diabetes care, Joe was a Senior Territory Manager and was voted Representative of the Year. He also won several “Peer Choice” awards in diabetes care. Whilst working mostly in NSW, Joe is available to assist the Point of Care Team interstate when the need arises.
Dave Ritchie
IT Specialist
Point of Care Division
Dave joined AMSL in Oct 2017 as Point of Care & IT Specialist. With over 30 years’ experience in the I.T. & Networking field, Dave has worked for multi-nationals companies in Australia, New Zealand, and most recently Mozambique. Dave’s expertise brings an even greater dimension to AMSL’s POC IT support capabilities in Australia.
Duane Stace
IT Support
Point of Care Division
Duane joined the Point of Care team at AMSL in 2018 as I.T. Support. Having previously studied I.T. Networking, PC & Network Support and Mechanical Engineering; this training has seen him work in PC Refresh projects and Aboriginal Health projects for over 15 years. Duane’s experience and training adds a lot of value to our POC team.
Virginia Abel
Territory Manager NSW/ACT
Medical Division
Virginia graduated with a Bachelor of Science at the University of Sydney with a double major in Anatomy, Cellular Pathology and Histology. After completing her postgraduate study in Nursing, Virginia worked as a Registered Nurse, specialising in paediatrics. Across her career, Virginia's fervour for learning has seen her explore a variety of sales and educational roles. Virginia now represents AMSL as a member of the Medical division. Her role as Territory Manager involves management of sales across the Medical division portfolio for NSW and ACT, based in Sydney.
Evette Michael
Territory Manager VIC/TAS
Medical Division
Evette has experience working in Pharmaceuticals in different therapeutic areas for over 7 years. Her role within the Medical division specialises in building relationships, offering product training and technical support over a diverse range of Enteral Feeding and Wound care products for Victoria and Tasmania. Evette enjoys working in the healthcare industry where she can help improve patient outcomes.
Natasha Chaina
Territory Manager SA/WA/NT
Medical Division
Natasha joined AMSL in March 2017 as a Territory Manager for the SA/WA/NT regions. Natasha graduated with a Double Degree in International Business and Marketing in 2004 at the Edith Cowan University. Prior to joining AMSL, Natasha worked in the areas of chronic pain disease management. Her role at AMSL involves management, support and relationship building within the hospital/clinical environment of the Medicina and Collatamp G portfolio.
Matt Smith
Account Manager
Scientific Division
Matt has a Bachelor degree in Biomolecular sciences from Macquarie University. As part of his degree, Matt received second place at iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) 2012 in synthetic biology. He then moved into norovirus research with molluscs and further commercial work in the food industry. Matt’s role in the scientific division of AMSL is to develop new business opportunities and technical support in the Scientific division.
Rachel Kliese
Key Account Manager QLD/WA/NT
Scientific Division
Rachel graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Microbiology and Biochemistry. She has had experience working in the meat industry, performing microbiological and chemical quality testing. Since then, she has gained experience in sales and was most recently working as a Senior Account Manager for a not-for-profit organisation, providing Genomic Services for the academic and broad ranging commercial and clinical markets. Rachel joined AMSL in 2018 and looks after accounts in QLD, WA and NT.
Mirella Tournas
Key Account Manager VIC/SA/TAS
Scientific Division
Mirella has a Bachelor degree in Applied Science majoring in Biophysics and Scientific Instrumentation from Swinburne University. Following University, Mirella worked in research (analytical chemistry) and quality care laboratories at a number of pharmaceutical manufacturers. She later moved into the food science industry where she was employed in both a sales and analyst position which involved developing testing methods and lab management. In 2008, she worked as an account manager where she developed her knowledge in food safety sciences and won sales and customer focus awards. Joining AMSL in 2017, Mirella looks after key accounts in VIC, SA and TAS.
Rudini Gaviola
National Sales Manager
Allergy Division
Rudini is a qualified Registered Nurse in Australia with an extensive background working for leading pharmaceutical/medical device companies in Australia and overseas. His passion for science and for people is what drives him in his work. Rudini oversees the day to day management and sales operations for the Allergy division.
Sophie Davidson
Allergy Product Specialist NSW North/QLD/NT
Allergy Division
Sophie graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Nursing in 2010. She practised as a Registered Nurse within the Paediatric and Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Units at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Sophie completed her Professional Certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing through the Australian College of Nursing. Sophie has a keen interest and extensive experience in the field of allergy health and has practised as an allergy nurse and allergy nurse educator. Sophie has also been involved in patch test training programs.
Zsa Zsa Cabahug
Territory Manager NSW South/ACT/WA
Allergy Division
Zsa Zsa joined AMSL in 2017 and has over 9 years experience in the medical industry, both locally and internationally. She has worked with immunisation, diabetes, respiratory and pain management portfolios throughout her career. Zsa Zsa has always had a passion for healthcare and she aims to help patients and healthcare practitioners to achieve their goals. Her role as Territory Manager involves management of sales across the Allergy division portfolio for NSW South, ACT and WA.