Our People

Pat Harrison

Group Glazing Director

With a career in glass, glazing, and aluminum windows that began in 1979, Pat brings a wealth of experience to the Thermosash Group. His background includes company ownership and successful business management. Pat's extensive industry knowledge, commitment to service, and clear insight into the requirements of specialised commercial projects ensure the delivery of high-performance building glazing solutions.

Steven Pearson

General Manager

With 25 years in the construction industry, Steven is a qualified builder who specialised in constructing and managing high-end residential homes for 15 years. He joined us as a Project Manager in 2010, overseeing projects like the refurbishments of TVNZ, ANZ Tower, and the 2020 Commercial Bay precinct. Steven's expertise in project delivery and fostering team culture serves him well as General Manager for Woods Glass NZ.

Bee Choo Lim

Technical Sales Manager

Bee Choo has been in the building industry since 1986, specializing in the glass industry since joining Woods Glass in 1990. Her primary focus is on major project glass specification, tendering, and sourcing from a diverse array of local and international suppliers to deliver optimal glazing solutions. Bee Choo holds a diploma in Technology (Building), is a member of the NZ Institute of Quantity Surveyors Inc., and is a certified GANZ Accredited Standards Advisor. Her extensive expertise ensures the highest standards in our technical sales management at Woods Glass.

John O'Connor

Operations Manager

John began his façade journey in Ireland in 2002 as an aluminum installer. He moved to New Zealand in 2009, working as a Site Manager with Insite Facades before joining Woods Glass in 2013 as a Project Manager. Over the past nine years, John has managed key projects like Westfield Newmarket, Westgate Library, ASB Wynyard Quarter, and the Elm Apartments in Remuera. Recently, he also served as our Design Manager. Now, as our Operations Manager, John leverages his extensive experience to ensure the smooth operation and success of our projects.

Andrew Brookland

Financial Controller

With over 30 years of experience in systems, consulting, and finance within the commercial sector, Andrew also brings expertise in managing projects and facilities in the not-for-profit realm. He has overseen numerous high-end projects from an operational perspective while maintaining technical proficiency in financial management. Andrew, married with four adult children and three Siberian Huskies, balances a busy home life. His lifelong passions include playing cricket and collecting Star Wars memorabilia. Andrew wholeheartedly embodies the core values of the Woods Glass team.

Donovan Van Niekerk

Commercial Team Leader / Senior Estimator

Donovan entered the building industry in 2006 as a commercial façade installer and has since progressed through various roles within the window and door sector. His experience spans drafting, quantity surveying, sales, and sales management, providing him with fundamental skills and knowledge. Donovan now leads the Auckland-based QS team, leveraging his expertise to promote Woods Glass' high-quality products and capabilities. His role focuses on translating client visions into reality with cohesion and precision.

Wayne Regan

Operations Manager

Wayne has been in the construction industry for over 35 years, a qualified builder by trade. He has assisted many of New Zealand's top architectural practices with product design and building solutions for commercial interior fit outs. He has many year's experience in business management, Health and Safety, continuous improvement and has passion to grow teams to be the best they can be. Recent years moving into the commercial Façade and Glazing industry with a focus on operational improvements.

Mike Bowden

South Island Operations Manager

Nick Radley

Quantity Surveyor

Nick has been involved in the Construction industry for over 20 years.  Beginning his career as an apprentice carpenter in 2000, Nick advanced into the field of quantity surveying achieving National Diplomas in both Quantity Surveying and Construction Management.  An employee at Woods Glass for 6 years as an Estimator & QS, he is also a GANZ accredited glass standards advisor.

John Witty

Key Account Manager

John has been in the construction industry since 2010, the past 6 years have been spent in Aluminium Joinery & Glass. His role entails managing key accounts, estimation & tendering, glass procurement & providing technical information. John studied a Diploma in Construction Management & is a current NZ Glass Standards Advisor.