FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
gen-i Appoints New Operations and Supply Chain
Manager to Streamline Procurement Process
AUCKLAND, Monday November 27, 2000– Leading Internet Integrator gen-i limited (formerly Wang New Zealand) today
announced that it has expanded its management team with the appointment of Don Gellert as Operations and Supply Chain
Manager. The appointment reflects gen-i’s new operating direction and will see Don assume responsibility for managing
both operational and strategic issues associated with the business’ supply chain process in Australia and New Zealand.
In taking on the role, Don will primarily be responsible for streamlining the company’s entire procurement process to
ensure cost efficiencies and performance improvement goals are realised for both gen-i and its growing customer base.
“My role is to primarily enhance gen-i's supply chain, while maintaining the high level of service and customisation for
individual clients' procurement and asset management requirements,” says Gellert.
“gen-i is leading the market in terms of developing procurement services for our strategic clients,” says General
Manager of Procurement, John Bessey. “In order to drive our business forward we need to continually strive to work
better with our partners through a more efficient supply chain. Don's role allows him to continue the already
significant progress he has made in this area for gen-i."
Prior to his new appointment, Don held positions as Purchasing Manager as well as Product Delivery Manager for the
company. In these roles he was responsible for managing the purchasing team, overseeing the product component of major
projects for a number of the company’s blue chip clients and ensuring in full and on time completion of product
deliveries.
He has also been a sales representative for Ubix, QED Software and has also worked previously in a finance role managing
the rental portfolios for gen-i limited.
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