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Optimation, a provider of ICT services and software development, is boosting its sales and business development capability with the appointment of two senior specialists. Melanie Highet joins the company as client relationship manager in its Auckland office. Highet was most recently at Simpl, where she successfully built a new service line in customer relationship management solutions; David Roberts rejoins Optimation as a client director in its Wellington office after 15 months away. He has worked in IT, science and related industries for over 20 years.
Bell Gully's newest senior associate Karl Vincent brings specialist knowledge of technology and infrastructure projects to the firm. He joins Bell Gully's Wellington office from London, where he helped financial services firm Morgan Stanley build a global trade finance business.
LexisNexis New Zealand has appointed Jamie Kruger to the position of total solutions manager. He has spent most of his career in England and Singapore and has over 15 years experience within the IT applications and solutions industry.
SKYCITY Auckland has appointed Caureen McAtees as SKYCITY Hotel operations manager. Drawing on her achievements at the Duxton Hotel and the Heritage Hotel Auckland, McAtees has extensive experience as a rooms division manager and a front office manager.
Katie Blackwell has been appointed Coordinator of the BJ Ball Group's Designline sample service.
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