Meet the Team
Behind every successful grower and happy buyer is a slightly tired but very caffeinated UFG staff member.
Chief Executive Officer
Pete Brown
Build industry leading trading technology that seamlessly connects our suppliers to buyers.
Financial Controller
Kanishka Luthra
To foster financial growth and efficiency, harmonising the interests of growers and buyers for sustained success.
Auckland Branch Manager
Vijay Laud
vijay.laud@ufg.co.nz / 027 934 5496
To make a lasting impact in NZ's floral industry through authentic, energetic leadership that inspires & builds high-performing teams.
Auckland Auction
Lynnette Rushton
lynnette.rushton@ufg.co.nz / 021 563 096
To make the process of buying and selling flowers via the auction system as efficient as possible with the resources available.
Wellington Branch Manager
Wilfred Geerling
wilfred.geerling@ufg.co.nz / 021 244 9562
To ensure the NZ auction system continues to be an economical option for both cut-flower supplier and buyer.
Wellington Auction
Grahame Thompson
grahame.thompson@ufg.co.nz / 027 279 9767
To strengthen relationships with industry stakeholders through honesty, integrity and a little bit of humour.
Christchurch Branch Manager
Simon Hunter
simon.hunter@ufg.co.nz / 021 277 4186
Facilitate efficient cut-flower auctions by connecting buyers and suppliers, ensuring quality, and exceptional service.
Invercargill Branch Manager
Katrina McKenzie
katrina.mckenzie@ufg.co.nz / 027 443 6180
To work closely with my customer to fulfill their floristry needs with superior quality products and offer friendly and consistent support.
Our
People
Get to Know Us
At UFG we reflect the beauty of the flowers we handle. Every employee is a colourful character blossoming to new heights. At times we may have a rough edge, but we’re genuine, passionate and hardworking. We are all driven by a deep care for delivering the best service in the flower industry. Each of us has our own purpose and value, but as a bouquet we create something stronger, fuller, and more vibrant than any one stem on its own.
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We are always on the hunt for new members to join us in the office or our warehouse across New Zealand in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, & Invercargill.
027 934 5496