About Us
Introducing the Team
Louise Ryburn
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Louise is responsible for the team, the everyday running of the business and new business development. An expert in the field, with a wealth of experience in the industry. Louise also works closely with the sales team to ensure the best results for our clients.
Email: louiser@csnz.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 3605
Mel McLeod
SALES ASSISTANT AND PA TO LOUISE RYBURN
Mel is a super efficient sales assistant and helps Louise run the business effectively on a daily basis. Hailing from the sunny Hawkes Bay, Mel has previous experience in the hospitality industry which is extremely useful when looking after our clients.
Mel also handles new speaker and entertainer recruitment – so please contact Mel with any such inquiries.
Email: melm@csnz.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 3608
Jean Gilmour
SALES CO-ORDINATOR
Jean assists the sales consultants by providing administrative support (including travel, briefing, equipment etc) and general follow-up for our speakers and clients. This is Jean's second time around with Celebrity Speakers. She adds zest to the office and is the queen of relationship building.
Email: jeang@csnz.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 3607
Anita Sowden
SALES CONSULTANT
Anita offers exceptional service and advice on the perfect speaker/entertainment for your event. Anita brings to the role a wealth of experience having worked at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce in business development. Prior to that she had hands on experience in the banking, education and retail sectors.
Email: anitas@csnz.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 3609
Stefanie Blithe
SALES CONSULTANT
Stefanie is one of our skilled Sales Consultants, offering exceptional service and advice on the perfect speaker/entertainment for your event. Stefanie has a Diploma in Events Management from AUT and a background working in this area. She migrated to the big city of Auckland from the sunny north of Whangarei.
Email: stefanieb@csnz.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 3600
Sonia Surtani
ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR
Sonia makes sure everything is in order financially. A quiet ray of light in our team, Sonia is cool, calm, collected and has everything under control.
Email: sonias@csnz.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 3604
Michelle Lee-Brown
SALES CONSULTANT
Michelle is one of our skilled Sales Consultants, providing exceptional service and advice on the perfect speaker/entertainment for your event. Michelle has returned to Celebrity Speakers after a break away with her family – so you may recognise Michelle from her previous role in Marketing and Communications.
Email: michellel@csnz.co.nz
DDI: +64 9 308 3603