Our People

Bevan Lines - Spida Machinery

Bevan Lines

CEO
MN Machinery Group

 “I’m humbled to be part of the Spida leadership team. What I most enjoy is getting to work with such talented and innovative people each day and seeing what we can collectively achieve”.

bevan@spida.com

+64 7 579 5010

Eric Cholet - Spida Machinery

Eric Cholet

Chief Financial Officer
MN Machinery Group

“I’m excited to bring my extensive global experience in economics, banking and accounting to Spida and to increase my knowledge base within the manufacturing sector. I’m thrilled to be part of the Spida family and I look forward to watching our talented team grow and succeed.”.

eric.c@spida.com

+64 7 579 5010

Wendy Boyd - Spida Machinery

Wendy Boyd

Chief Customer Officer
MN Machinery Group

“I’ve been working within the frame and truss industry for as long as I remember.  I never sit still, as I know there is always more we can be doing for our team and our customers”.

wendy@spida.com

+64 7 579 5010

Kelvin Brown - Spida Machinery

Kelvin Brown

NZ General Manager,
CTO Machinery Group

"With extensive frame and truss, and IT industry experience, I'm thrilled to be here at Spida to merge these worlds. As Spida Machinery continues to grow, I'm excited about supporting our talented team and clients through this journey."

kelvin@spida.com

+64 7 579 5010

Kristy Belfield - Spida Machinery

Kristy Belfield

Production Manager

"I previously worked in the aviation industry for 18 years across various roles including managing supply, logistics and manufacturing teams. It’s great working with such a collaborative team at Spida – passionate, knowledgeable and a willingness to work together to achieve the best outcome for our customers."

kristy@spida.com

+64 7 579 5010

Jan van der Waals Spida Machinery

Jan van der Waals

Service Manager

"With 19 years’ experience in service and maintenance, I feel privileged to apply this knowledge at Spida and grow relationships that enhance our customers experience. I’m thrilled to be part of this team, always focusing on the needs of our customers and the relentless pursuit of improvement."

 jan@spida.com

+64 7 579 5010

Leroy Holmes - Spida Machinery

Leroy Holmes

Division Finance Manager

"I bring with me 20 years of financial experience across multiple finance roles and industries. It’s rewarding to analyse how all the components work together as a whole in the business, and what we can do to ensure we continually improve."

leroy@spida.com

+64 7 579 5010

Martin Troyahn

Martin Troyahn

Group Production Manager

"I use my experience and extensive knowledge of Spida machinery to support the growth and development of the team.  I’m process orientated, with great attention to detail in everything I do, with a key focus of bringing out the best in our people."

martin@spida.com

+61 7 3297 3250

Matthew Bryant

Matthew Bryant

Production Manager

"With a passion for teamwork and a love for building machinery, I thrive on finding innovative solutions. Every challenge is an opportunity, and I am driven to contribute my skills to create exceptional results."

matt@spida.com

+61 7 3297 3250

Tim Cosgrove

Tim Cosgrove

Service Manager

"I’ve worked my way up from service technician through to Service Manager, with valuable knowledge gained along the way. I’m customer focused and have their interests at heart. I have a genuine desire to find solutions – no problem is too big!"

tim@spida.com

+61 7 3297 3250

Rob Woods

Rob Woods

Production Manager

"My career has been predominantly in Aerospace. The transition into a completely different industry has been so satisfying, thanks to the opportunity to work with such knowledgeable, and talented people. Excited to be part of the Senior leadership team that helps achieve the future success of Spida."

rob.w@spida.com

+1 866 647 7771

Scott Bates

Scott Bates

Finance Manager

"My experience in different industries throughout the course of my career have led me back to what I enjoy most - manufacturing.  I’m excited to be part of the growth and opportunities that lie ahead for Spida USA."

scott.b@spida.com

+1 866 647 7771

Peter Whiteley

Peter Whiteley

Service Manager

"I’m fortunate to have been part of the wider Spida family for over 25 years.  As well as being involved in the construction and development of our Australian facilities, I now lead the US service team. I will share my experience and knowledge with them, so we can collectively provide the best solutions when partnering with our customers."

peter.w@spida.com

+1 866 647 7771

Cullen Ellis - Spida Machinery

Cullen Ellis

Product Specialist

"I have been in this industry a long time and have been fortunate to be involved in many aspects of the business. The growth and innovation I have seen over the years has been impressive and we have only just begun. I enjoy constantly learning about machinery and automation and sharing that knowledge with my team."

cullen.e@spida.com

+1 866 647 7771

Kimberly Barton

Kimberly Barton

Human Resources Director

"I bring 30+ years of human resources experience into the organization, working as an effective strategic business partner in aligning HR functions with organizational goals.  At Spida, we focus on our employees, our customers and our products. My focus is on elevating our employees' experience and reinforcing their value here at Spida."

kimberly.b@spida.com

+1 866 647 7771