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Coretex Management

Selwyn Pellett

CEO

Selwyn Pellett is a Co-Founder and Director of Coretex. Selwyn is one of New Zealand’s most respected tech industry entrepreneurs.  He has founded multiple New Zealand based technology companies, which have generated more than $500m in tech exports to over 30 markets. Selwyn was inducted to the NZ Hi-Tech hall of fame in 2009.  He actively mentors young entrepreneurs and has invested in many technology and tech-related companies. 

Tracey Herman

CFO

Tracey is responsible for Coretex’s financial management and oversees its global financial function. She has a wealth of commercial financial experience in both technology and international companies. Tracey is the former CFO of Imarda and was earlier a commercial manager for Television New Zealand.

Akinyemi Koyi

COO & CTO

Akinyemi leads our operations, and team of hardware, software, and firmware engineers, developing world-class IoT solutions for some of the largest fleets in the world. AK and his team are passionate about providing Coretex customers with solutions that enable them to operate safer, greener, and more productive fleets. With over 15 years in the IT sector, Akinyemi is a pragmatic technology pioneer and experienced solutions architect.

Craig Marris

EVP Mixed Fleet

Craig Marris is a one of the Co-founders of Coretex and was originally from New Zealand and has been based in the US since 2006 where he launched the North American Operations. He now heads up the Mixed Fleets portfolio for the direct channel in North America.  Prior to his time with Coretex, Craig had a 14-year career with ExxonMobil where he lived in Washington DC for five years. 

Dean Marris

EVP Construction Materials 

Dean co-founded Coretex constituent company International Telematics in 2005. He led its Australasian unit from 2007 to 2014 and then moved to the US to expand the company’s distributor network. Prior to International Telematics, Dean ran a number of distribution facilities for ExxonMobil and had his own successful automotive services business.

Coretex Board

Mark Giles

Mark Giles is the chairman of the board. A highly respected figure within the ICT industry, Mark has over 30 years’ experience in international sales and marketing. He has served on a number of boards, including Vodafone New Zealand and Alcatel, and is currently an independent director on several New Zealand boards.

Selwyn Pellett

Selwyn Pellett is a Co-Founder and Director of Coretex. Selwyn is one of New Zealand’s most respected tech industry entrepreneurs.  He has founded multiple New Zealand based technology companies, which have generated more than $500m in tech exports to over 30 markets. Selwyn was inducted to the NZ Hi-Tech hall of fame in 2009.  He actively mentors young entrepreneurs and has invested in many technology and tech-related companies. 

Donna Marris

Donna Marris is an experienced executive with a career spanning the financial markets, media, not-for-profit and consumer products industries. Donna is an active consultant and member of the Exec team of MitoQ, privately owned NZ research based supplement company.  Prior to this, for five years, Donna was a member of the Exec team of Ecoya (NZX-listed company Trilogy) in marketing/brand and new product development roles.  She also has responsibility for the Marris Family Investments.

Brooke Bone

Brooke Bone is a portfolio manager with a particular emphasis on special situations for Milford Asset Management, including non-listed opportunities. Brooke previously worked for Macquarie Securities in New Zealand as a senior research analyst covering sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, mining and oil and gas.

Sandy Maier

Sandy has over 35 years experience working with global investment companies including 15 years with Citicorp/Citibank in various management positions in Jamaica, Brazil, the United States and Australasia. From 1990 – 1992 he was the Statutory Manager of DFC New Zealand. He has his own consulting firm specialising in corporate strategy and governance, and financial and human resource issues.

David Beard

David is a partner at Movac and has been involved in their last three funds. Prior to joining Movac David co-founded Level 3 – a e-procurement/e-invoicing consultancy firm; Purchase3.com – an expense management SaaS solution; and, Dataworks – an early cloud based backup solution. David is a passionate supporter for the New Zealand high-tech sector.