Our Team

Aaron comes to us all the way from small-town Tennessee. With a background in project management and production optimization, he has worked for high-volume appliance manufacturers in both the United States and New Zealand. Aaron's passion for complex problem-solving and blue-sky thinking brought him to Globex, where he enjoys helping foster the next generation of engineering innovators. Now based in Tauranga, he is busy building our network down there. Outside of Globex, Aaron is a family man who is usually building something or working on one of many home renovation projects.

Angus comes from a background in graphic design, printing, and fabrication. He is a talented artist and the only Globex team member who can say he has fully taken a car apart (a 1963 VW Beetle), then successfully put it back together. He brings a lot of mechanical and creative expertise to the lab. Angus loves that at Globex he gets to be a professional tinkerer, with constant room for growth. He is a life-long skateboarder, a guitarist and a sketcher, and a garage tinkerer who is always hunting for the next project.

Hailing from Central Otago, NZ, Blake is a 2nd-generation Kiwi with a Mechatronics Engineering degree from the University of Auckland, specializing in product development and automation systems. At Globex, he applies his expertise in mechatronics, test fixtures, and prototyping to innovate across diverse projects. Blake thrives on the variety of challenges Globex offers, which fuel his passion for problem-solving. Outside of work, he’s an outdoor enthusiast, often skiing or exploring nature, and enjoys immersing himself in D&D and tabletop games during his downtime.

Ben is one of the Globex originals, having been with us for over a decade now. With an extensive background in production engineering, he has spent time on the ground in factories throughout Asia. Ben's attention to detail makes him an expert at seeing through large, complex projects, particularly those involving injection moulded parts. He enjoys the diversity of experience at Globex, and how it further builds his expertise. Ben is a keen runner and is working to bring an old tugboat (Scupper 21) back to its original glory.

Bonnie is our multi-talented office administrator who helps look after our accounts and finance. Originally from Xi’an in China, she relocated to New Zealand after a long tenure working for a German automotive electronics company based in China. Bonnie loves the team we have built at Globex. Ever helpful, she always takes the time to check in on people during the day. She is our connection with China, helping us to better communicate and build relationships with suppliers over there. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring New Zealand with her family, searching for hikes along the way.

As the founder of Globex, Ed has been involved in hundreds of projects over the years, in many different fields. He has an extensive technical knowledge and a deep understanding of materials and manufacturing, particularly injection moulding. Ed has a passion for finding creative solutions to the complex 3D puzzles we are presented. He also loves the people side of the business and has a knack for instilling confidence in those around him. In his spare time, you will find him indulging in a love of motor sports; be it RC cars with his kids or in his Classic Ford blasting some metal.

Mitch brings over 25 years of multi-disciplinary experience to the Globex team, spanning product design, software engineering, and interactive installations. His career has taken him across a broad range of challenges from award-winning packaging and Air New Zealand seating, to patentable mechanisms and sensor-driven brand experiences. He has a talent for seeing what a project needs and then building it, whether that means writing the software, designing the part, or prototyping it himself. Outside of work, Mitch enjoys building unique "stuff" such as a wooden electric kayak, a wooden hot tub with custom controller, a gas powered outdoor hibachi table and articulated wooden furniture.

Steve brings a wealth of experience to the Globex lab team, with a background ranging from cafe ownership to the furniture business, to metal working and welding. He loves the wide range of tools and innovations he is exposed to at Globex, and being surrounded by people who are equally excited by such things. Steve is very people oriented with a wide network of connections and is renowned as someone who gets things done. He is also a talented photographer who repairs vintage cameras in his free time and lends a hand with his partner’s glass blowing business.

Wayne has an extensive history in management and production, with a background in sheet-metal, production optimisation and maintenance. He brings business expertise and insight to the Globex team, along with a passion for relationship building and growth. Wayne is always pushing us to improve our current processes, and to think outside of them when needed. He is also an excellent sounding board for new ideas. When not at Globex, Wayne likes to travel the country in his motorhome, renovate homes, and work on things that challenge him.

Aaron is originally from Blenheim, New Zealand and moved to Auckland to study Mechanical Engineering before joining Globex. As the youngest member of the team, he brings enthusiasm and curiosity. He enjoys practical problem solving, tackling technical challenges, and hands-on engineering work. Aaron values the variety of work at Globex and the opportunity to continuously learn from the experienced team around him. Outside of work he spends most of his spare time climbing, riding his motorcycle, and painting miniatures.

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