General Manager Sales & Marketing at NZSki Limited

Currently Vice President Sales & Marketing at Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Mr Douglas is making the move to live permanently in the Wakatipu after landing a ‘dream job’.

I’m personally thrilled to have this opportunity,” said Mr Douglas.  “We had always planned to live in the Wakatipu – it feels like home to us.  This appointment means I can carry on my career and enjoy the special lifestyle of the region.”

Mr Douglas has spent 14 years with Fisher & Paykel, 12 of those based in Auckland, and is highly experienced in international commerce, brand management and product development.  Prior to joining Fisher & Paykel, Mr Douglas gained a degree in Agricultural Science before working in marketing & sales for DB where he was involved in the early days of Winter Festival promoting Kiwi Lager.

 The challenge for me will be to step across into a new industry and apply my commercial and corporate experience to skiing and the broader tourism industry.  I have spent 14 years in a culture that values people and families and knows how to have fun while getting the work done; I look forward to working within a similar culture at NZSki.”

 NZSki CEO James Coddington is delighted with the appointment.

 I am very excited to work with someone who has international experience in building brands and working with a wide variety of industry channels. Craig has been a vital part of an iconic New Zealand company and I look forward to working with him.”

45-year-old Mr Douglas will move to Arrowtown with his family and will take up his new role from August 30.