Darren Robinson

Sales & Marketing Director

Darren has been Marketing Director since 1990, having earlier held various roles with the company both in New Zealand and overseas.

He leads the sales and marketing activities  for Rakon globally and has been instrumental in Rakon’s expansion into new markets, its commercialisation of new applications and its development of business relationships with many Fortune 500 companies.

Through Darren’s in-depth understanding of the ecosystem and industry, he also plays an integral part in steering Rakon’s R&D efforts. He guides product development teams to meet new requirements in emerging applications and to solve problems for customers and the industry.

Darren is also a strong advocate for Rakon’s commitment to fostering local engineering talent.

Updated as at 25/06/2018.

Simon Bosley

Chief Financial Officer

Simon joined Rakon in November 2012 and was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in February 2013.

Simon has had a lead role in the structural change undertaken by the company in recent years, and has also led M&A activity in line with company's growth strategy. In his current role he is responsible for Rakon’s finance, information systems and investor relations functions. Simon is also Rakon’s Company Secretary.

He previously spent ten years with Sony in executive management positions in New Zealand and Australia. Simon is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).

Updated as at 25/06/2018.

Dr. Sinan Altug

Managing Director, Europe

Sinan joined Rakon in 2002. In his role as the Managing Director Europe, he is responsible for all aspects of Rakon’s European business units, which includes manufacturing operations, R&D sites and sales, and contributes significantly to Rakon’s turnover.

Prior to his current role, Sinan was Global Business Development and Applications Director, driving Rakon’s entry and growth in multiple strategic business segments.

Before joining Rakon Sinan held various management positions in the frequency control products industry. Sinan holds M.S. EE, Ph.D. EE, and MBA degrees.

Updated as at 25/06/2018.

Margo Thomas

Global General Manager, People and Capability

Margo has been the General Manager of People and Capability since January 2016. She is responsible for global Human Resources (HR) strategy, policy, organisational alignment, talent acquisition and management, remuneration, recognition, leadership development, change management, employment relations, consultancy advice, and health and safety.

Margo has held senior HR positions in a range of industries, with Crowe Horwath, Spark, Wespac and New Zealand Post.

Updated as at 25/06/2018.