About us
We have in-house teams of solar experts throughout the country. Our nationwide footprint includes solar hubs and dedicated teams in Auckland, Kerikeri, Waikato, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Tauranga.
Solar plays a key role in New Zealand’s renewable energy future and we want to make solar easy and accessible for all Kiwis.
With Lightforce Solar, you’re supported by a fully in-house solar company with a team of passionate solar product experts and customer care specialists. We’ll help you through every stage of design, installation and operation.
Customer care team
This amazing team’s focus is to look after you from day one. They are here to help you for the life of your solar system.
Jennifer Ruiz
Customer Relationship Manager
Jerry Mar
Operations Manager
Afroza Nodi
Installation Coordinator
Callum Lewars
Energy Specialist
Linda Jalil
Installation Coordinator
Ganna Kovalska
Installation Administrator
Mariya Irshad
Installation Coordinator
Amit GC
Energy Specialist
Lakshi Gunasekara
Installation Administrator
Kabir Patel
Energy Specialist
Installation team
The electricians, technicians and installers who will be onsite at your property are all in-house Lightforce Solar experts, specifically trained and experienced in solar energy systems.
Blue Whittingham-Kimberley
Hub Manager - Canterbury
Jonjo Mahon
Hub Manager - Tauranga
Linda Jalil
Hub manager - Nelson Tasman
Graeme Crapper
Hub Manager - Waikato
Dan Edmonds
Hub Manager - Wellington
Martin Murray-Wharerau
Hub manager - Northland
Bue Short
Installer - Auckland
Mai Neil-Nili
Installer & Electrical Apprentice - Auckland
Arna Newman
Installer & Electrical Apprentice - Auckland
Jonas Fritiofsson
Installation Supervisor - Auckland
Tim Rose
Installer - Northland
Rico Edwards
Installer & Electrical Apprentice - Northland
Josh Jackson
Installer & Electrical Apprentice - Auckland
Ollie Dorofaeff
Installer & Electrical Apprentice - Waikato
Akeripa Taliau
Installer - Auckland
Claye Ryan
Installer - Auckland
Michael Boyd
Installer - Wellington
Pieter Holtzhausen
Electrician - Waikato
Riley Halavaka
Installer & Apprentice - Auckland
Ryan O'Donnell
Electrician - Wellington
Sean Dowling
Installer & Electrical Apprentice - Auckland
Tim Williams
Lead Electrician - Auckland
William Morgan
Installer - Waikato
Ethan Kemp
Installer - Christchurch
Sophia Hattingh
Electrician - Auckland
Tishan Vykunthan
Installer - Auckland
Steven Bull
Installer - Auckland
Aaron Ruru
Installer - Auckland
Leo Fromme
Installer - Auckland
Hohepa Cook
Installer -Kerikeri
Alex Clark
Installer - Nelson Tasman
Ryan de Vega
Installer - Waikato
Kane Dowding
Installer - Wellington
Te Wiare Wilson
Electrician – Waikato
Andy Alejandria
Installer - Waikato
Matthew Ryan
Electrician - Christchurch
Phillip Mendham
Electrician – Northland
Jared Thomson
Electrician– Northland
Lewis Huntley
Installer – Christchurch
Liam Thomas
Installer – Christchurch
Leo Martinez
Electrician – Nelson
Max Curry
Installer – Nelson
Jeff Hu
Installer - Auckland
Ruku GC Gotame
Installation Administrator
Solar advisor team
Our knowledgeable team of solar advisors will discuss your specific needs and energy use with you so we can design a system that’s perfect for you.
Ash Koha
Solar Advisor Team Lead
Rowan Marshall
Solar Advisor
Thomas Austin
Solar Advisor
Blake Amann
Solar Advisor
Jonathon Powick
Solar Advisor
Sachin Govender
Solar Advisor
Residential + Commercial
Solar consultant team
You’ll have a thorough consultation with our in-house experts who will prepare a solution that’s going to work best for you at your home or business.
Marlon Johnson
Sales Operation Manager
Aaron Holmes
Solar Consultant
Rosie Crook
Commercial Business Development Manager
Jordan Long
Senior Solar Consultant
Jay Kington
Senior Solar Consultant
Andy So
Solar Consultant
Dylan Holcroft
Solar Consultant
Tonati Blythe
Solar Consultant
Emily Hooley
Solar consultant
Rowan Ellis
Business Development Manager
Andrea Moore
Business Development Manager
Hector Cruz
Business Development Manager
Jonathan Austin
Solar Consultant
Jevan Paulo
Solar Consultant
Technical
Our professional technical team will design a system that aligns with the goals you’ve set out to achieve..
Kieran Ruffell
Electrical & Product Engineer
Ivan Yang
Head of Engineering
Steve Abraham
Junior Engineer
Reza Eghbali
Electrical Engineer
Heath Conklin
Commercial Project Manager
Jojje Johansson
Junior Engineer
Heremia Nicholls
Junior Project Manager
Edrick Ramos
Junior Engineer
Mitchell Zwaagdjjk
Electrician – Wellington
Solar HQ
At our HQ this hard-working team keep the wheels turning on the daily operations at Lightforce Solar.
Amber Sanchez
Financial Administrator
Maaria Derby
Warehouse, Logistics & Purchasing Manager
Mark Berta
Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator
Jenny Murray
Finance Manager
Ivy Zhang
Digital Marketing Manager
Vini Bezerra
IT Manager
Alison Chen
Accounts Assistant
Zain Sanchez
Warehouse Assistant
Damon Morris
Systems Administrator
Chris Wadsworth
Marketing Consultant
Leadership team
At the helm of our ship, this team is on a mission to deliver the best solar solutions and experience for customers across New Zealand.
Malikah Mitha
CEO
James Fulton
General Manager Operations
Stephanie Thompson
HR Manager
Jamie Smith
National Installation Manager
Hussain Sohani
General Manager Finance
