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FOR THE NEW ZEALAND

APPLIANCE & ELECTRONIC INDUSTRY

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The New Zealand Appliance & Electronics Industry Hall of Fame was established alongside the Wares Awards. Collaborating in 2012, Wares and a handful of suppliers met to formalise the Hall of Fame, cementing it as a reputable celebration of the most influential people in our industry.

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1980 - 1999

2000 - present

NIK PAPAHARVEY NORMAN

It is fair to say that Nik Papa was instrumental in laying the ground work for the success that Australian retailer Harvey Norman has seen in New Zealand. He has been inducted to mark his role in creating a unique New Zealand model (rather than adopting a format that might have proved incompatible with our market), creating a culture of close internal and external relationships and above all, leading with passion.

GARY PAYKELFISHER & PAYKEL

Gary Paykel’s pioneering contributions over his 52-year career left indelible, positive effects on the industry. Ranging from key product innovations (eg SmartDrive technology, ActiveSmart refrigeration and DishDrawer), to finance as an early supporter of appliance financing plans from the 70s to the 90s, Gary also generally boosted professionalism and pride in our industry by setting up schools for retail staff and training service technicians.

ALAN MARTINLV MARTIN

A patriarch of the electronics industry and the son of LV Martin, Alan Martin served his company and the industry with unparalleled personal commitment and passion. As the face of the company and founding the legendary slogan “It’s the putting right that counts”, Alan was equally as accessible in business and committed to ensuring the happiness of both staff and customers alike.

SIR WOOLF FISHERFISHER & PAYKEL

Woolf Fisher formed Fisher & Paykel with Maurice Paykel in 1934. Together they created an icon of New Zealand manufacturing companies. 30 years later in 1964, he received a knighthood for his contribution to industry and philanthropy. He retired in 1974 and died in 1975.

NOEL LEEMINGNOEL LEEMING GROUP

Noel Leeming was a retail entrepreneur and a brilliant businessman who opened his first retail store in 1973. He was the head of a retail chain whose turnover was in excess of $100m when he sold it to Smith’s City Group in 1990. Noel died in 1992.

MAURICE PAYKELFISHER & PAYKEL

With Woolf Fisher, Fisher & Paykel was formed in 1934. After the death of Sir Woolf in 1975, Maurice assumed the head role, ensuring the company delivered on its promises. He became chairman in 1979, involving himself in the leadership and direction. He died in 2002.

WAYNE BURTONACL

Serving as CEO of Appliance Connexion, Wayne oversaw the merger between Retravision and ACL – which enabled Appliance Connexion to secure the buying power of 140 independent New Zealand owned and operated appliance stores. A champion of local business, a well-known and much loved figure in the appliance industry, Wayne was tragically killed in February 2009.

ERROL MCKENZIEPHILIPS

Errol McKenzie is renowned for his profound influence on the direction of the electronics industry. He served as CEO of Philips New Zealand for eight years and the decisive relationships Errol forged for Philips, including a lucrative partnership with the All Blacks, ensured the success of the Philips brand and its products in the New Zealand market.

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TED HOLLANDAPPLIANCE CONNEXION

Ted Holland entered the industry in 1960 as a storeman with the Wanganui Rangitikei Electric Power Board, progressing to Stores Manager and Purchasing Officer before becoming Marketing Manager and a founding Director of Fapay. In 1989 he moved to Auckland and became Manager at Fapay, growing the group to market leader status before facilitating its transition to Appliance Connexion Limited (ACL) in 1998 and moving across to manage the finance and administration arm, Appliance Connexion Group Services. Ted retired in 2000.

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Selection process

1. Industry members make nominations by writing to the Nominations Committee or by nominating online

2. The Nominations Committee review the nominations and rank candidates for induction

3. The Hall of Fame Board vote on the submissions from the Nominations Committee

4. Inductees are elected into the Hall of Fame

Criteria

To be inducted into the Hall of Fame a nominee must:

• have had outstanding achievements and made a prolonged positive impact on the industry

• be of good character and not be deemed to have brought the industry into disrepute by inappropriate behaviour

Nominees are inducted into the era (Pre 1980s, 1980-1999 or 2000-present) they are deemed to have had the most influence or established a positive reputation within.

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SIMON LITTLEHOF Founder (Wares)

Simon Little is Director of Marketplace Media, Publisher of Wares magazine and creator of the Wares Awards. In 2009 Simon founded The Appliance & Electronics Industry of New Zealand Hall of Fame. Simon has since formed an Industry committee to provide depth and structure to his concept. Simon's goal is that the Hall of Fame will continue to celebrate the industry for many years to come.

CLIFF CARRSUNBEAM

Cliff joined the industry in 1988 with Steelfort Engineering as a sales rep for Blanco appliances. An SDA stalwart, having held roles with Award Appliances, Gillette (Braun), Remington and Breville. Cliff has been GM for Newell Brands / Sunbeam since 2014.

DARRYL ROBINSONBSH BOSCH

Darryl has spent the best part of 30 years in the Home Appliance Industry, commencing with Philips In the early 80s, progressing to be the third employee of Sony NZ across various roles in NZ. For the last 16 years Darryl has worked for the Robert Bosch/BSH Group and for the last 10 years has been the General Manager for BSH in NZ.

PETER HILL100% Barrell’s

Peter Hill started working for Barrell’s Radiovision in 1990 and stayed on to build Barrell’s into the significant entity it is today. Peter became a director on the Appliance Connexion board in 2011 and in August 2012 he moved from Whangarei to run 100% Barrell’s Albany. With his business partner Paul Edwards he is Joint Managing Director of 100% Barrell’s.

MARK BAILLIEFISHER & PAYKEL

Mark Baillie commenced his career at Fisher & Paykel in 1989 as a Sales & Marketing Cadet and brings with him a wealth of experience in the appliance industry, having held key roles In Panasonic, Monaco Corporation, Noel Leeming Group and Harvey Norman. Mark returned to Fisher & Paykel In December 2010 as National Retail Sales Manager. In October 2013 he was appointed to the position of General Manager Distributor New Zealand.

MALCOLM BAINELECTROLUX

Malcolm Bain joined the industry in 1992 as a sales representative working for Asko Appliances, since when he has held various sales, marketing, and general management roles within the industry and is currently New Zealand's Director for Electrolux (NZ) Ltd.

Stephen hodsonfujifilm (founder)

Stephen Hodson has been in the Industry for over 30 years and is now managing director of Fujifilm New Zealand Limited.

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