Our People
Some of our key people:
Vern Beleski
Vern is PBA's New Zealand General Manager.
Vern has over 35 years experience in the High Voltage Electrical Industry. His specialties are management of large contracts; both maintenance and capital projects.
John Pringle
John is PBA's Technical Manager.
John has significant experience in the electrical power industry and has extensive experience in both the carrying out and management of projects for the high voltage electricity industry. He is a recognised authority on the management of SF6 assets including emissions accounting, reporting and regulatory compliance.
John Hadjis
John is the Commercial and Business Development Manager.
John has extensive experience within the telecommunications and electrical industries working with some of Australasia’s leading organisations, John brings his well-honed commercial and technical background to PBA and focuses on ensuring our customers' needs are understood and being met.
Scott Montagu
Scott is the Northern Manager.
With over 15 years in the New Zealand high voltage industry, Scott specializes in HV AC systems. His expertise spans Transformer installations, upgrades, refurbishments and relocations, including Current Transformer and Circuit breaker installations. From Project Management and site supervision, Scott's leadership ensures seamless execution and delivery of Projects. He brings extensive experience in project management, maintenance, installations, and commissioning of HV AC equipment. As Northern Manager, Scott plays a vital role in optimizing our North Island operations.
Mike McLay
Mike is the Southern Manager.
Mike has over 25 years experience in the high voltage industry and specialises in general High Voltage equipment requirements including SF6 supply and leak detection. As Southern Manager, Mike plays a vital role in optimising our South Island operations.
Daniel Booker
Dan is the Transformer Manager.
Dan has extensive experience throughout the Australasian high voltage industry including the supervision and management of significant long term projects for a range of customers. He is our subject matter expert focusing on the installation, maintenance and repair of transformers and their associated systems.