Ken Sutherland
CEO - Unison

With Centralines entering into a second five year contract with Unison Networks to provide management services, Ken is the company's Chief Executive Officer. Ken brings a wealth of experience, through his years with Unison and Transpower, and a great deal of enthusiasm to the role.

Trevor Hanson
Area Manager

Trevor has over 32 years experience in the electrical distribution industry, having worked for electrical distribution companies and contractors in both New Zealand and Australia. His experience includes line construction/maintenance, fault work, line design/planning, project, contract and network management. This experience gives Trevor a comprehensive understanding of the business.

Mark has worked in the electrical distribution industry for over 30 years. He completed his training with Eksom (National Electricity Utility in South Africa) and has worked across a wide range of disciplines within the industry including alternative energy and dc backup power supply systems. Mark relocated to New Zealand in 2008 where he joined Unison Networks Limited as a Contracts Coordinator / Project Manager. In typical South African fashion, Mark is passionate about sport.

Nigel Hamilton

Field Services Co-ordinator

Nigel has worked in the electrical distribution industry in Central Hawkes Bay for over 33 years. Starting as a Trainee Linesman, Nigel has progressed through the ranks to his present position managing the line crews. His knowledge and experience in all aspects of the electricity distribution business and of the Central Hawkes Bay region, makes him a valuable member of the Centralines team.

Louis Pienaar
Regional Asset Manager

After graduating as an Electrical Engineer from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, Louis started his career with the Electricity Department of the City Council of Pretoria, gaining experience in network planning, project management and operations management. In 2006 Louis and his family relocated to New Zealand and settled in Hawkes Bay where he joined Unison Networks as a Project Engineer, and has since gained experience in the management of network assets.

Brent Muggeridge
Company Accountant

Brent has lived in Central Hawkes Bay all his life and worked for local accountants during his working career. He takes a strong interest in his local community, serving on various committees and has played and coached rugby through the grades to CHB rep senior level. Brent is a very keen sportsman with a passion for fishing. His local experience and knowledge adds a personal touch to the management team.