Gary Collins
Managing Director
I started with the company in 1997 as the General Manager and have always been involved in the publishing industry - since I was knee-high to a grasshopper - you could say it's in the blood!
Due to having an excellent team of people we have experienced steady growth over the last 13 years and now have offices on the Gold Coast and Melbourne as well as our head office operation in Christchurch. We have launched several new companies along the way including a job site, a dog and cat food distribution company and several more publishing arms particularly into the Australian market.
I am now the Managing Director of the Group and as such focus on the future growth of the business. This includes two recently launched new ventures - Awareness Today and Safe Bottles - which, due to my personal interest in health and fitness, I am very passionate about.
I am excited about the future opportunities for our business and our staff.
You can contact me at: gary@academy.net.nz
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Di Barclay
Operations Manager
I have been a member of the Academy team since 1994 and started with the company as a Sales Representative. During the course of my time with the company I have worked in the Sales, Production, Editorial and Administration departments which has given me a thorough understanding of the essential elements involved in compiling the publications we produce.
Currently, as the Operations Manager, I look after special projects, Advertising Agencies, Audited circulation and day to day Management of the Magazine Sales team. I am also responsible for the Human Resources department so have a position with huge variety which I thoroughly enjoy!
You can contact me at: di@academy.net.nz
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