The Team

 

Murray Kee - Director
A builder by trade, and with over 27 years building experience in Auckland, Murray has extensive knowledge and skills in managing building projects. Murray is the first point of contact for new clients, providing advice, guidance and detailed initial budgets for both new homes and renovations.

 

 

Geoff Philson - Director
Geoff has over 17 years experience in manufacturing and operations management. He is responsible for the management of Resource & Building Consents, subdivision applications, suppliers, and purchasing. Geoff is a CA and has a B Com in accounting & Finance.
He has overall responsibility for the supervision and organisation of Finesse’s four building teams and project co-ordinators.

 

Fran Kent - Colour Consultant and Design
Fran utilises her creative skills as an accomplished artist and her passion for colour and interiors, to advise clients on colour and interior design. She has a background in fashion retailing and hair design.
 

 

Janet Philson - Administrative Support/Project Management
Janet provides interior design advice to clients and assists with the management of renovation projects. She is responsible for liaising with council at the completion of a building project and ensuring Code of Compliance is issued. Janet has studied interior design and has a BA, Diploma in Teaching/LTCL.

 

Joanne Tang - Office Manager
Joanne has worked in finance and merchant banking in the corporate and government sectors. She is responsible for office management including accounts and administration.
 Joanne has been with Finesse since 2005 and is a huge asset to us.

 

Joanne Wang - Quantity Surveyor
We are pleased to welcome Joanne (# 2) to the "Finesse Team" in 2010. Joanne has 12 years experience in the building industry as a Quantity Surveyor for both commercial and residential construction companies. A highly qualified and educated lady, Joanne has two degrees & several certificates & diplomas! Joanne will be responsible for preparing our quotes & financial control of our projects.

 

 

Jose Wakefield - Project Coordinator
Jose utilises her excellent organisational and financial management skills gained as a company accountant in her role as a project co-ordinator for Finesse. She focuses mainly on renovation projects. Jose recently completed an interior design course and is passionate about spatial design and colour.

 

Chris Elsmore - Foreman/Builder
Chris has 20 years building experience in Auckland. He manages two to three projects & building teams, and has been working with Murray for over a decade and exclusively with Finesse Residential since 2005.
 

 

Russell Biggs - Foreman/Builder
Russell is an extremely experienced builder. He qualified as a joiner and carpenter in Dunedin in the 1960s. Russell owned his own building business for many years specialising in “outside the square’ work with an emphasis on ensuring that the client gets what they really want. Russell manages our other two to three building teams.