A career spanning more than 30 years at senior management in the professional sales and marketing arena – with major multinationals such as Coca Cola, Smith Klein Beecham and Goodman Fielder – makes Keith Harris one of the most knowledgeable and experienced business brains in the region.
Complementing his track record is the distinction of having run one of the most successful KiwiHost franchises ever in Auckland between 2000 and 2004.
Keith also has qualifications and experience in sales, marketing, general management, presentation skills and financial management and training, but his real passion is for customer service, relationship marketing and teambuilding.
Born in Yorkshire, England, Keith, his wife Christine and three children emigrated to New Zealand in 1982, and have now made Canterbury their home.
A carpenter and joiner by trade, Keith has certificates in building at advanced level and spent three years as construction manager for Habitat for Humanity Greater Auckland, before becoming a board member for this international humanitarian organisation.
“My main aim in life is helping others to fully realise and develop their true potential,” says Keith.
When relaxing, Keith is a family man and enjoys nothing better than family get togethers, good food, good wine, a good laugh and also working on his many wood turning, carving and wood-craft projects.