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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.
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
Regenerative Medicine 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
Joining AMSL in 2007, from a nursing background & having worked in the diabetes arena since 2000. She is committed to ensuring the Diabetes team are equipped to deliver exceptional education, training, knowledge & outstanding customer service. Seeing the impact of living with Diabetes has when several friends children were Dx; for some this is now over 30yrs ago, continues to be the cornerstone of why she is still dedicated to ensuring our customer's needs are top of mind.
Jennifer Leon-Nestler
National Sales Manager
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.
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.
Amy Strzelecki
National Sales Manager
Medical Division
Amy has a Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in Food Science Nutrition and has been with AMSL since 2017. Having previously worked in the AMSL Diabetes division, Amy has proven herself to be a highly motivated individual who is passionate about working in the healthcare industry and patient care. She believes that education is one of the essential cornerstones for bettering patient outcomes.
Rob Usher
Warehouse Manager
Rob joined AMSL in 2019 and has over 20 years’ experience within the warehousing and logistics sectors, both within Australia and abroad. A significant portion of this experience was spent working in the pharmaceutical and disability industries. Utilising this extensive experience and skill set, Rob is passionate about delivering exceptional and timely customer service. To achieve this, he enjoys developing teams and helping them thrive. He loves empowering individuals to make decisions that align with our dedication to servicing the needs of our customers.
Denise Tam
Marketing Team Leader
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.
Abbey Hubble
Marketing Associate
Abbey graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medical Science and is passionate about technological advances in healthcare. She joins the Marketing Team in 2020, where she can merge her background knowledge in science with her creative interests in design, to provide information for patients and healthcare professionals.
Chelsea Cameron-Smith
Marketing Associate
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.
Joanna Wang
Marketing Associate
Joanna is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce (marketing) and Science (pathology). Joanna has worked both in a pharmaceutical and FMCG company on two separate occasions as an intern- she hopes to apply what she has learnt about healthcare towards her role. Joanna wants to help people living with diabetes, she is excited to make a difference, even if only small.
Courtenay Gray
Events Coordinator
Courtenay graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Management majoring in Event Management. With over 3 years’ experience in corporate event management, Courtenay enjoys continuing to innovate and develop the way events are created and produced.
Suzi Trajkovski
Business Development Manager NSW Sth & East/ACT/VIC
Regenerative Medicine 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 Regenerative Medicine division regions of NSW East South, ACT & Victoria.
Nicole Bukovinsky
Product Development Manager
Regenerative Medicine 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, dermal & health science. Nicole is also an Ambassador for TOBI: The Orthobiologic Institute in the U.S. She has been with AMSL since 2008 in her role in development and management of our Regenerative Medicine portfolio.
Helene Ewert
Business Development Manager QLD/WA
Regenerative Medicine Division
Helene has an extensive background in sales, marketing and management roles in Australia, predominantly in the Finance industry. Helene joined the Regenerative Medicine's team in 2012 and is responsible for managing sales, training and education in QLD, NT and WA.
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.
Sarah Hough
Area Sales Manager NSW/ACT/QLD
Diabetes Division
Sarah is passionate about helping improve the lives of people with Type 1 Diabetes through insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. After obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Medical Science, Sarah has worked in the medical industry, within the diabetes sector for over 13 years. She is determined to help people with diabetes, their families and healthcare professionals get the most out of medical technology.
Samantha Oxenham
Professional Education Specialist
Diabetes Division
Sam worked as a dietitian and in the food industry before joining the AMSL Diabetes team in 2010. She loves meeting and helping support her customers, their families and their health care professionals. Having T1D herself has taught her to not let anything get in her way.
Mariana Woods
Senior 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.
Kristy Como
Territory Manager Sydney West
Diabetes Division
Kristy joined AMSL Diabetes with a Bachelor of Nursing degree and sales experience in the medical device and point of care fields. As a mother of a child with type 1 diabetes, Kristy has seen the direct benefits that insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring has had on her child.
Annalise O'Connell
Territory Manager Sydney East
Diabetes Division
After completing a Bachelor of Health Science and having previous research experience within the type 2 diabetes space, Annalise joined AMSL Diabetes in 2019. She is passionate about ensuring people with diabetes have access to information about all the available healthcare options, including the latest technologies.
Charlotte Andrews
Territory Manager Sydney South
Diabetes Division
After completing a Bachelor of Medical Science and gaining experience as a diabetes sales representative, Charlotte joined AMSL Diabetes in 2019. She is interested in the cause and onset of type 1 diabetes and has a passion for ensuring that patients have access to diabetes management technologies that help them live their best life.
Marian Day
Territory Manager NSW North/Newcastle
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.
Sue Edgcumbe
Senior Territory Manager VIC Central
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.
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.
Ines Gegenhuber
Territory Manager VIC North
Diabetes Division
Ines completed her Bachelors degree in Health Science (Naturopathy) in 1998 and established her 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.
Gina Boutros
Territory Manager VIC North/East
Diabetes Division
Gina joined AMSL Diabetes in 2019, having previously worked as a qualified pharmacist in retail and hospital pharmacy, as well as in business ownership and pharmaceutical sales. Having extensive experience with patients both as a healthcare professional and in industry, Gina has worked with and is inspired by people who do not allow their health conditions to get in the way of achieving their goals.
Helen Kafritsas
Territory Manager VIC North/West
Diabetes Division
Helen has a Bachelor of Orthoptics and 15 years’ experience in medical and pharmaceutical sales. She has experience working with type 2 diabetes therapies and is passionate about helping patients with diabetes gain access to valuable information and products.
Belinda Hayton
Senior Territory Manager QLD West/Central
Diabetes Division
Belinda is passionate about helping people living with Type 1 Diabetes – a topic close to her heart. A dedicated member of our team since 2009 she is enthusiastic and devoted to going above and beyond to deliver exceptional service.
Marnie May
Territory Manager QLD South
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.
Sharon Forrest
Territory Manager Brisbane Central/East
Diabetes Division
Sharon has over 10 years’ experience in diabetes care, devices and pharmaceutical sales. Having worked within the diabetes therapeutic area for so long, she is passionate about making a difference to the lives of patients living with diabetes.
Marianne Bench
Territory Manager SA North/Mildura
Diabetes Division
Marianne has over 20 years of medical sales experience. Following a 9-month career break and whilst waiting for her Australian Visa, Marianne took on a contract role in diabetes. She then joined AMSL Diabetes in 2019, after 3 years’ experience in the diabetes space. She is motivated every day, by the difference that advancements in medicine and technology can make in the lives of people and their loved ones.
Gillian Hebden
Team Leader WA/SA/NT
Diabetes Division
Gillian completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree with a major in Biomedical Science. She has experience in the haematology and biochemistry industries, as well as over 3 years’ experience in the medical device industry. Gillian is a mother of a child living with type 1 diabetes and therefore has first-hand experience with the benefits of insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring. She is passionate about helping others living with type 1 diabetes gain better glycaemic control.
Dee Keenan
Territory Manager WA South
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.
Stephen Bongiorno
National Retail Specialist
Diabetes Division
Stephen has worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years. He is highly motivated in achieving results, customer service and education. Stephen has been involved in the Diabetes industry for the last six years working with Aged Care, Hospitals and Diabetes Educators and has become passionate about helping people and improving the lives of those living with Diabetes. When not at work, he enjoys 4WD, camping, bike riding and fishing.
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.
Lucy Johnston
POC Specialist VIC/TAS
Point of Care Division
Lucy joined the AMSL Point of Care team in 2019 with a background in nursing in both Australia and New Zealand. She graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing degree in Otago, New Zealand. With a clinical nursing background, Lucy has a passion for accuracy, efficiency and patient safety. Her role at AMSL as a Point of Care Specialist involves educating and supporting health care professionals using a diverse range of Point of Care products within Victoria and Tasmania.
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.
Michelle O'Dea
Point of Care Support VIC/TAS
Point of Care Division
Michelle commenced work in the medical sales sector following a nursing career inclusive of work in the pharmaceutical, IT, diagnostic devices and laboratory industry. Additionally, her qualifications also include Health Information Management. She also has gained extensive experience in hospital IT implementations and project management. Her role as Point of Care Support encompasses hospital audits, product education and training for healthcare professionals in key accounts across Victoria and Tasmania. When the need arises, Michelle also supports the Point of Care interstate teams.
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.
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.
Rebecca Jones
Territory Manager NSW/ACT
Medical Division
Rebecca holds a degree in Biomedical sciences and is passionate about the healthcare industry. After finishing university, Rebecca worked in a variety of different laboratory settings, from human pathology, haematology and cosmetics. She is passionate about patient outcomes and delivering exceptional education and customer service.
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.
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.
Cassandra Hogan
Key Account Manager QLD/WA/NT
Scientific Division
Cassandra graduated from Queensland University with a Bachelor degree in Science (majoring in Microbiology). Previously, she has specialised in food manufacturing, research as well as fermentation and water testing. She also has experience in assisting clients with their food and environmental monitoring plans. Joining AMSL in 2019, Cassandra looks after key accounts in QLD, WA and NT.
Narelle Harvie
Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator
Scientific Division
Narelle has a Bachelor degree in Technology Management (majoring in Biotechnology) from the University of Western Sydney. Having previously worked as a microbiologist testing food, water and pharmaceutical products, she also has experience working within customer support for the distribution of scientific goods and equipment. Narelle will support the AMSL Scientific team in her role as Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator.
Ting Georgellis
Product Specialist
Allergy Division
After completing a Bachelor of Medical Science, Ting gain laboratory experience in haematology and has over 12 years of experience in medical devices and pharmaceutical sales specialising in cardiovascular, respiratory, glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy. She joined AMSL in 2016, with a passion for understanding and forming partnerships with healthcare professionals to support their clinics and improve patient’s quality of life. Currently, she supports the Allergy Division in marketing and special projects.
Brett Martin
Territory Manager SA/WA
Allergy Division
Brett graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in genetics. He then attained a Master of Business Administration. Brett joins AMSL with over 20 years’ experience in sales and marketing within the scientific and medical industries. Amalgamating his love for science and business, Brett is passionate about the biotechnology industry and the positive impacts it can have on our patients’ lives. Brett’s role as Territory Manager sees him managing the allergy portfolio in South Australia and Western Australia.
Zsa Zsa Cabahug
Territory Manager NSW/ACT
Allergy Division
Zsa Zsa joined AMSL in 2017 and has more than a decade of 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 achieve their goals. Her role as Territory Manager involves management of sales across the Allergy division portfolio for NSW and ACT.
Amanda Lee
Territory Manager QLD/NT
Allergy Division
Amanda is a qualified registered nurse with an extensive nursing background. She has worked within the allergy field, both in pharmaceutical sales roles and as an allergy nurse. Allergy is Amanda’s passion. She enjoys this exciting area and thrives on the knowledge that advances in medicine and technology have made a significant improvement to patients’ quality of life. Amanda’s role as Territory Manager sees her managing the sales of the allergy portfolio for Queensland and Northern Territory.