CRAIG JOHN COXHEAD, DIRECTOR - APPOINTED 2014

Mr Coxhead is Managing Director of Plumbing Works Ltd. Mr Coxhead established himself in business in Tauranga in 1982. His plumbing service company currently employs a staff of 25, servicing the residential maintenance and alterations markets, and a large team specialising in the commercial and industrial markets in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. His company has a multi skill base of plumbers, drain layers, gas fitters and roofers. He is very enthusiastic about supporting apprentices and celebrating their success, having trained 25 apprentices since owning his own business.

Mr Coxhead has a passion for the plumbing industry and maintaining skills and education at the highest level. He is keen to encourage the development of personal and business skills of company owners and management in the industry. His own personal development includes further education in marketing, site safety and quantity surveying specific to the plumbing industry.

Mr Coxhead has been a registered craftsman plumber since 1984 and a member of the Master Plumbers since 1984. Craig is also a shareholder and director of Clarke Road Orchards Limited (a kiwifruit orchard) and Drainage Works BOP Limited. Craig is a member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand (Inc.).

Mr Coxhead is a member of the NZPM’s Health and Safety and Membership Committees.