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Staff Update

New National Manager ACVM Approvals

BrianO’Sullivan, who comes from the barren and windswept Beara Peninsula in County Cork, Ireland, received a BSc in microbiology/biochemistry from University College Cork. He has worked and lived in several countries (England, Greece, France, Australia) and arrived in New Zealand five years ago.

His first job in New Zealand was with the then Agricultural Compounds Unit (three months) before joining Medsafe (Ministry of Health). For the last two years, Brian has worked as a freelance contractor/trouble-shooter, specialis-ing in project management of issues/projects with a scien-tific bent for the Ministry of Health, New Zealand Blood Service, ESR etc. His input into projects includes:

• establishment of the New Zealand Blood Service;
• National Strategy for Genetically Modified Foods;
• evaluation of National Maori Health Strategy;
• patenting of biotechnological inventions.

After a full day at work Brian relaxes through running, meditation and creative writing.

Farewell to Customer Service Officer

It is with sadness that we will farewell one of our long serving team members on 12 April. Bronwyn Glavin has decided to pursue other avenues. Bronwyn has been with the ACVM Group for nine years and most of you would have had many dealings with her over this time. She has been a stalwart employee, offering outstanding and efficient service to all internal and external customers. We are sure that those who come in regular contact with Bronwyn will miss her helpful advice, but wish her well in her endeavours. You can rest assured that we will all miss her valiant efforts within the ACVM Group. Good luck, Bronwyn.

Welcome to Deborah Alexander

We are pleased to have appointed a permanent staff member in the Administrative Assistant position. Deborah Alexander replaces Mary Burnett and, more recently, temp Jacinda Clarke. Deborah, who will be the first point of call by phone, will be Secretary to the Boards and will be responsible for meeting agendas, minutes and other administrative tasks. Deborah and her husband have recently moved to Wellington after selling their winery in the Martinborough district.