Our People

Darren McEntee

MARKETING & TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER

Darren came to Alsynite One after a diverse and rich background, having spent many years in the automotive industry, then in key roles in the tyre industry, before deciding on a change in industries to manage a garage door company.

Darren joined Placemakers in 2003 as an Account Manager, where he spent five years establishing a loyal customer base of builders and construction companies. He joined Alsynite One NZ Ltd in 2008 as our Marketing and Technical Sales Manager. He loves working with a company that offers its customers the highest quality products and service possible.

Darren's busy and diverse role presents new and interesting challenges daily, resulting in win-win solutions. He's passionate about motorsport, travelling to Bathurst each year, and fishing.

Mike van Maurik

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER RETAIL - North Island

Prior to Alsynite One, Mike's 'Overseas Experience' saw him living in Edinburgh for 7 years and North East England for 1. In Edinburgh he worked for a Telecommunications company for 5 years in Customer Services and Sales specialising in broadband and business connections. Before that he was a Store Manager in a sports apparel store.

Mike returned to NZ joining Alsynite One in 2012 as a Customer Service Representative. He progressed to Key Account Manager Retail in 2016 where he enjoys meeting customers and putting faces to names of those he has spoken to over his 4 years in Customer Services. He looks forward to continue building his relationship with them.

Outside work Mike is a keen road cyclist, competing in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge every year. If you're in Hamilton (or the surrounding area's) keep an eye out for him on the roads as you may see him training for such events as the Dynamo Team Challenge and the infamous K2 Challenge. He is also a keen outdoors enthusiast, loves photography and music.

Laurence Toli

SOUTH ISLAND SALES MANAGER

Laurence joins Alsynite One in 2017 after spending 7 years in the Steel industry. In his 7 years he has built up a number of great long term clients and a few long term friends along the way. Whilst feeling the need for a change of work, the opportunity to work for a well-recognised and respected brand within the building industry through Alsynite One, was something he says he couldn't let pass him by.

Laurence has been married for almost 12 years and has 3 beautiful children. He moved to Christchurch from Auckland towards the end of 2013 and enjoys the family lifestyle that Christchurch and the surrounding areas afford.

Laurence has been into sports most of his life and gets involved with his children’s sports and extracurricular activities where he can. He is a keen league fan and supports the mighty Northern Bulldogs in the area he lives. However he says “Sorry, but I am an Auckland Blues supporter through and through and will be to the bitter end. Well...we'll see how they go this year.”