meet the new zealand team

Natasha Gee
General Manager

Natasha has been working for Dermalogica in New Zealand since January 2007. Prior to this she spent three years working for Dermalogica in the UK where she took part in a Fast-Track Management programme gaining experience in several departments. In June 2008 Natasha took on the role of General Manager to oversee the daily running of the business and to work alongside the Directors in providing strategic direction for the company.

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Mark Luty
Sales & Marketing Manager

Mark joined the team at Dermalogica in November 2009. His previous experience includes 12 years with Levi Strauss (NZ) Ltd in a National Sales Management role and 2 years as a Project Manager based in Singapore. Mark then returned to NZ to work with Shiseido (NZ) Ltd for 7 years as General Manager, Sales and Marketing. He then spent 2 years with Optical Holdings Ltd also as General Manager Sales and Marketing working with their 3 distribution company’s before joining us here at Dermalogica.

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Heidi Rickman
Business Consultant - covering Auckland/Taranaki/Manawatu/Hawkes Bay

After 10 years working as a Business Consultant in the industry Heidi joined the Dermalogica team in March 2010. Heidi’s role involves travelling around Auckland and the central North Island to visit Dermalogica Skin Centres. As a qualified Skin Therapist she understands that the training and support she provides is essential.

Ashika Anand
Business Consultant - covering Auckland/Northland/Waikato/Bay of Plenty

I have been working in the skincare and cosmetics industry for the last 10 years, and I really love it! I have also trained as a make up artist and have always had a passion for skincare. I am really excited to join the Dermalogica tribe and very proud to represent them!

Gilly Barker
Business Consultant - covering the lower North Island and the South Island

Gilly is an ITEC, NASA & CIBTEC qualified professional therapist with 18 years experience in the beauty industry, with 10 of those years as a business owner, she understands the level of commitment that is required to stay at the top in this competitive industry. Since joining the Dermalogica team 12 months ago, she has been involved in exciting changes for both Dermalogica and for the industry. Her love for this industry stems from the personal connections she gets to make each day with her clients.
 

Sarah MacCallaugh
Customer Relations Administrator

In June 2005 Sarah started with Dermalogica working in the position of Front Desk Coordinator. After two years in the office the opportunity was offered to Sarah to join the Sales Department. This role has given Sarah the chance to work closely with the sales team assisting with the administration for the department and providing phone support to our customers.

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Angie Montgomery
Dermalogica Brand Manager

Angie joined the Dermalogica team in 2003, and has been in her role as the Dermalogica Brand Manager since 2008. Her role involves implementing new ideas and marketing strategies into the NZ market. Angie feels extremely lucky to be working with a brand she has true passion for and enjoys watching the brand evolve as new ingredients, technology and concepts are developed.

Lara Jonsdottir
Marketing Co-ordinator

Lara has been working in the Skin Care industry since 2000 in both London and Auckland. In 2007 Lara completed a degree in Marketing and International Business at the University of Auckland, and joined Dermalogica as the Assistant Manager for the Dermalogica Flagship Store in Albany in October 2007. Lara went on to join the Dermalogica marketing team in June 2008.
 

Anna Stadniczenko
Digital Media & Clean Start Brand Manager

Anna first joined the Dermalogica team in New Zealand in 2003 new to the professional beauty industry. In 2004 Anna moved to London and worked for Dermalogica’s UK corporate office for 4 1⁄2 years, soon becoming the Marketing Manager for the UK and Ireland. Anna’s current role in New Zealand involves development of all our digital media and websites as well as managing the Clean Start brand.
 

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Caroline Parker
Head of Education

Caroline started working for Dermalogica New Zealand in 1999 when the company first relocated to Auckland. Caroline is the Head of Education for Dermalogica NZ which involves developing the training curriculum here in NZ and hands-on education of our Dermalogica Skin Therapists. She relishes the challenge and excitement that each working day brings and feels privileged to be part of a team of dedicated professionals.

Rebecca Parkes
Senior Instructor

Rebecca has spent the last 5 years in the beauty industry working as a spa therapist, make-up artist, advanced skin therapist, therapist trainer as well as also doing some magazine editorial work, all roles which she's loved. As a former Speech and Drama teacher, Rebecca has a real passion for training and is very excited to have recently joined the Dermalogica as a College Educator.

Maree Herman
Education Registrar

Offering over 300 classes in one year, Maree’s Education Registrar role involves the all-important co-ordination and administration needed to make these classes happen. Maree has been with Dermalogica since 2009 and has extensive administration experience spanning over 23 years.

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Dale Stott
Operations Manager

Dale has been working for Dermalogica since 2005 as the Operations Manager. Within Dale’s role she takes care of distribution and finance.Prior to joining Dermalogica, Dale has worked in various accounting and administration roles as well as a trainer for an accounting software firm.

Linda Bicknall
Office Team Leader

Linda joined the company in April 2010. The key objective of her position is to look after the day to day functions of Office Administration & Warehousing. Linda worked as an Office Manager for the past 13 years and worked in the industry prior to having children. She feels happy to be back in an industry she’s passionate about.

Cassie Macleod
Operations Administrator

Cassie joined the Dermalogica team in February 2008. Cassie’s role involves the processing of all web-orders as well as looking after Accounts Payable. Cassie feels passionate about working for a company who she believes sells the best skin care products.

Hester Lovell
Operations Assistant

Before joining Dermalogica in 2003, Hester worked as a hotel tour co-ordinator and concierge at the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Auckland city. Hester's duties at Dermalogica include warehousing, making deliveries and filing.

Peter Vinall
Warehouse Controller

Peter has been working as a warehouse controller for Dermalogica since February 2007 and he has more than 25 years experience in the warehousing industry. Peter's duties as a Warehouse Controller include picking, packing and dispatching orders.