Andrew Sharp
CEO
Andrew joined the Helios Group in 2021. Prior to this he had successfully started, grown, or turned around five different organisations across four different industries. He believes that business is all about people and that by helping to better our people and build strong relationships, we get stronger and more fulfilling businesses that can best serve our customers and last multi generations.
Outside work, Andrew is married and has two young, very energetic boys.
Greg Russell
Director
Greg is an Auckland based businessman, and has been a Director of the group since 2006. Prior to the Helios group of companies he was involved in bringing together a number of companies in the electronic security industry to form Intek Security Products. He is passionate about building successful businesses, and brings strong management, entrepreneurial and financial experience to the group. Personal interests include sailing, motor racing and outdoor activities.
Adele Selfe
Internal Sales Manager
Adele has been with Helios for more than 20 years. She is the front line for most customer requests, and has a great knowledge of our products, suppliers and logistics. Originally from South Africa, her personal interests revolve around her family, reading and relaxing.
Daryl Wawatai
Service Manager - DC Products
Daryl has been with Helios for more than 23 years and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the range of products sold. He is also able to diagnose a broad range of problems and repair most of them. It is not unusual for 15 year old power supplies to come back for repair/refurbishment rather than replacement. He is also involved in the commissioning and testing of larger systems to achieve factory approved testing status.
Jason Jost
Head of Power and Utilities
Jason is an experienced Electrical Engineer, and has been with Helios Power Solutions for 14 years. Prior to that he was a Service Engineer for a marine electronic and satellite communication company after serving for 9 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy as an Electronics Technician. He has a detailed knowledge of AC and DC power systems, and has been responsible for the growth and development of complex integrated systems for Helios Power Solutions. His personal interests include all forms of sport, these days more as a spectator or coach, as well as supporting his daughter in her basketball career.
Richard Walker
Product Manager Lightning / Surge Protection
As a former director of Enertec Power Solutions until merging with Helios Power Solutions in 2016, based in southern Wellington, Richard began his career as a radio technician with NZ Post Office and Telecom. In 1989 he became service manager at McKenzie and Holland Ltd, a UPS manufacturer and importer. This was followed by a role with Nilsen Technologies, selling UPSs, test instruments and lightning protection. The latter saw the start of his association with ERICO, which continues through Helios today. In 1995 Richard opened our Wellington office and has been based there ever since. He holds an NZIM Diploma in Management.
Matt Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Matt is a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in business operations, finance, and commercial business partnering. Since joining Helios New Zealand in September 2022, he has made a significant impact on our day-to-day operations with his goal-oriented personality. Driven by goals and results, Matt’s strategic mindset has streamlined our production processes and optimized resource utilization. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and actively seeks opportunities to develop his leadership skills.
Natalie Weinberg
Group Procurement Manager
Natalie joined our team as the Group Procurement Manager, responsible for all things purchasing, warehousing, and inventory.
Having demonstrated a successful history of category management in the electronics manufacturing industry, Natalie has a deep understanding of the procurement landscape. Her strategic approach and strong negotiation skills ensure optimal procurement outcomes, contributing to cost savings and operational efficiencies. Her personal interest include training for IRONMAN competitions and spending quality time with her family.
Rohit Prasad
Sales Engineer - Christchurch,
Rohit is based in Christchurch, South Island and joined Helios Power Solutions in Feb 2023.
An experienced Electrical/Electronic Engineer for over 23 years with a demonstrated history of working in the electrical wholesale, chemical, food and automation industry. He is skilled in Sales, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Account Management, IoT designs and Technical Support.
A strong sales professional with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology focused in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Southern Queensland. He is originally from Fiji. But loves watching Crusaders playing rugby. He also loves playing soccer and takes his son to soccer games.”
Willem van Heerden
Engineering Support Engineer
Willem started his career with Post and Telecom and has a background in telecommunication which include microwave link planning, point to multipoint radio systems for rural applications, radio site engineering as well as database and software design. In 2005 he joined Com10, a DC power system company were he gained extensive experience in the Cordex range of DC Power systems, this includes system design, implementation and production. Willem has a degree in Electronic Engineering and a masters degree in Engineering Management. He has been with Helios since 2013 where is responsible for the technical side of system engineering and documentation. In his free time he likes building electronic projects and cycling, going to the beach when the weather allows it.
Jag Joshi
Business Development Manager
Jag began his career as an electrical engineering technician with the NZ Electricity department then progressing his career to various business development and management roles in the areas of process automation, power solutions and critical asset management. For the last 25 years, he has been involved in providing customers value-added solutions enabling asset efficiency optimisation, reducing operating costs and minimising risks to key stakeholders to all major industries throughout NZ. Jag holds Diploma of Business Management and a Masters of business management degree from Sothern Cross University.
Adriana Meneses Prado
Group Marketing Manager
Adriana joined the group in 2016 to assist with marketing across all entities. She is an electrical engineer with work experience in AC & DC Power solutions, and also has a marketing & sales postgraduate degree. She is passionate about power electronics, and digital marketing. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, specially hiking around Auckland.