Dennis A. Smith - Managing Director
Dennis, founder of Go Kiwi Internet, is a New Zealand based IT
entrepreneur, having established businesses selling Computer Hardware, Computer Software and in the last decade, Internet
Websites. While no longer actively involved in creating websites himself, he is New Zealand's most prolific web developer,
having personally developed over 500 commercial and charity websites between 1997 and 2006.In early 2006 he established the Web Developers Association of New Zealand (WDANZ) and has freely shared his Internet knowledge and understanding to numerous public and industry events nationwide. Full of creative ideas and inspiration, he is the big-picture guy who is constantly motivating the Go Kiwi Internet team to back themselves, "Go for it!" and look after their customers.
Late in 2009 Dennis went on holiday to Samoa and fell in love with the place, so much so that he came back, put his house on the market and re-located in Samoa in Febrary 2010, leaving Eileen Taffard to run the company in NZ. DDI: 09 489-2344
Eileen Taffard - Manager
Eileen manages a team of subcontractors, designers, programmers and
journalists and is our primary point of client contact. She is someone who discovered a talent for website design and
development while working as a temporary Office Manager for Go Kiwi in 2006. As a result, she doesn't do
"geek-speak" but talks to customers in language they can understand!In 2009 Eileen stated very firmly that she was not interested in taking on the Admin role as Go Kiwi moved into the franchise model. Ironically, when Dennis left for Samoa, staff changes left her doing exactly that!
DDI: 09-489-2222
David Stewart - Dunedin Agency
A
web developer in his own right for several years, David joined the Go Kiwi team in January 2009 after he sold us his
client-base, allowing him to focus on his real passion - customer support and sales.David and his team are based in Dunedin, and previously traded as "Look Sharp Websites".
DDI: 04 474-5555
Greg Round - Auckland Agency
Located in St Johns, Auckland, Greg has a wide range of business
experiences and skills. He has spent years as a small to medium business owner-operator and has an interest in helping the
small business owner with Internet and website things.Greg's past business activities have included bakeries, personal training, sunglasses distribution, corporate sales, car rental (now that's an interesting mix) and more!
Greg knows how technical things can sometimes be challenging for the busy business person, so Greg keeps it simple, explaining website things in language that even your grandmother will understand!
DDI: 09 379-9999
DDI: 09-444-4441
Rob Laidlaw - Christchurch Agency
Rob is a Southern Man, born in Kaikoura. He is married to Lucy, has three children and lives in St Andrews Hill.Rob has a strong background working with a range of businesses, helping and mentoring them in IT and more, He loves working with people and helps businesses with their web needs, and also those in the web development industry wanting to network through the Web Developers Association (WDANZ) and Emerging Talent.
DDI: 03 977-7222
