OUR ADMIRE MANAGEMENT TEAM
When you deal with our team you can be assured of absolute professionalism, personal attention, exacting standards, superior quality and just as important, value for your investment.
CHRISTOPHER ADAMS VRD
Managing Director AND COMPANY FOUNDER
Chris has a background in construction and management prior to getting involved with Admire.
Chris has also had 23 years service with the NZDF as a RNZN Reserve Naval Officer holding Minor War Vessel Command at retirement. This experience brings another dimension and skill set with leadership, planning and problem solving capabilities to the Admire team.
Chris is always striving to deliver the client’s needs and wants. With a strong focus on the client, building long-term relationships and delivering to the highest of standards in all respects. This is paramount to Chris’s work.
TONY MCINTYRE
national general manager | Dip. Int. Des.
Tony designs and implements the company’s growth and sales strategies. With a 25 year record of phenomenal achievements in both sales management and general management he is dedicated to the endless success of Admire.
Tony has worked both in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds giving him a well measured knowledge of best practices and commerce. Tony’s business philosophy is, be Humble, be Hardworking, be Honest and be Hungry.
CHRISTOPHER ADAMS VRD
Managing Director AND COMPANY FOUNDER
Chris has a background in construction and management prior to getting involved with Admire.
Chris has also had 23 years service with the NZDF as a RNZN Reserve Naval Officer holding Minor War Vessel Command at retirement. This experience brings another dimension and skill set with leadership, planning and problem solving capabilities to the Admire team.
Chris is always striving to deliver the client’s needs and wants. With a strong focus on the client, building long-term relationships and delivering to the highest of standards in all respects. This is paramount to Chris’s work.
TONY MCINTYRE
national general manager
Tony designs and implements the company’s growth and sales strategies. With a 25 year record of phenomenal achievements in both sales management and general management he is dedicated to the endless success of Admire.
Tony has worked both in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds giving him a well measured knowledge of best practices and commerce. Tony’s business philosophy is, be Humble, be Hardworking, be Honest and be Hungry.
SEAN GRIBBEN
AUCKLAND COMMERCIAL DIVISION MANAGER
With over thirty years’ experience in project and people management Sean specialises in developing and actioning accurate and achievable project plans that deliver results on time and to the highest level of satisfaction. Sean keeps his client needs as his paramount focus. Sean is a “Proud” Aucklander.
TRISH BAMBER
SENIOR CONSULTANT
With over ten years’ experience in the business, Trish has designed and supplied drapes and blinds for well over a 1000 happy residential and commercial customers.
Her strong belief that interior spaces create an emotional impact on those who inhabit them see's Trish as one of the most sought after Interior consultants in Canterbury.
ERIKA JEPSON
RETAIL manager
Erika brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in her 30-year career in both practical design and her passion for Fabrics, Colour and all aspects of decorating in both the residential and commercial sections.
Erika works with residential and commercial clients providing concepts to suit individual needs, lifestyles and budgets.
TRISH BAMBER
SENIOR CONSULTANT
With over ten years’ experience in the business, Trish has designed and supplied drapes and blinds for well over a 1000 happy residential and commercial customers.
Her strong belief that interior spaces create an emotional impact on those who inhabit them see's Trish as one of the most sought after Interior consultants in Canterbury.
SEAN GRIBBEN
AUCKLAND COMMERCIAL DIVISION MANAGER
With over thirty years’ experience in project and people management Sean specialises in developing and actioning accurate and achievable project plans that deliver results on time and to the highest level of satisfaction. Sean keeps his client needs as his paramount focus. Sean is a “Proud” Aucklander.
ERIKA JEPSON
RETAIL manager
Erika brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in her 30-year career in both practical design and her passion for Fabrics, Colour and all aspects of decorating in both the residential and commercial sections.
Erika works with residential and commercial clients providing concepts to suit individual needs, lifestyles and budgets.
Julia Schroeder
INTERIOR DESIGNER & PROJECT MANAGEMENT | DIP.INT.DES.
Julia is a highly qualified interior designer with her own unique style and is a multi-disciplinary designer specialising in both domestic and commercial interiors.
Julia also has a profound knowledge of project administration, having worked in the roles of Project Leader and Project Coordinator and brings extensive experience across all stages of project delivery.
Ashika Manu
Sales and Communications Coordinator | BA & BA HONS.
Ashika manages all company communications and media outputs. With a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in media & communication, she tirelessly works on the development of our company’s social currency and environmental programs
Sonia Fort
Account Manager
Sonia has an extensive track record in account management and events management with a long history within the aviation and hospitality industries.
Sonia is an exceptional communicator with an empathic personality and prides herself on her adaptability and strong problem-solving skills. Sonia has a passion for fashion design and is a tailor in her own right.