Our People

Andrew co-founded Viranda in 1986. Recognising a market weakness for commercial property investment services for private individuals, Viranda’s early client base consisted of airline, medical and business professionals. From day one he has stayed true to his business philosophy of presenting what he calls the ‘jewel in the crown’ for every client. The right jewel is a property that minimises risk and maximises return according to client’s stated requirements and this on its own has been the guiding principle for Andrew’s 32 years at the same company address. Putting the client’s goal at the heart of the process has led to the retention of more than 75% of his clients, many of whom have become lifetime friends.

An unwavering commitment to achieving success for clients can also be demonstrated by Viranda’s completion of a commercial property purchase every 18 days, resulting in more than 650 properties and assisting in the growth of 300 trusts and companies. These achievements have led to a far-reaching level of confidence with Andrew being a director and trustee of more than 200 entities both in New Zealand and internationally.

As Viranda evolved, Andrew explored new technology as a way to share potential properties with clients in a digital manner. A separate business unit was established – ‘P3D’ is a successful company and a particularly insightful business tool for offshore investors who can tour buildings in a virtual sense – street view to foyer, right through to the inside. Included amongst its premier clients are Auckland Museum, Auckland LIVE, Sky City, ASB Waterfront Theatre, Britomart, The Hilton and so on.

Andrew is a Barrister and Solicitor and an Arbitrator and Mediator (AMINZ). Believing that everyone should have access to legal services, he carries out approximately 12 pro bono (without charge) cases each year. Traveling frequently Andrew has worked out of Viranda House in Takapuna since 1986 and from time to time from home offices in Auckland, Wanaka, and London. An avid musician since starting at the age of six he continues to play in a band, plays guitar frequently, and enjoys a full spectrum of music from Mozart to the Stones.

Andrew is confident about the dedicated culture at Viranda. Placing the client’s best interest at the centre of every project and having a talented, multi-disciplined team has led to strong results for Viranda and, most importantly, for its clients.

Courtney has a passion for property. Colleagues and clients alike comment on her steely organisation skills – an excellent attribute for asset management. Her approach is to keep it ‘smooth sailing, always’. She puts people first and enjoys troubleshooting. Courtney believes property ownership deserves to be stress-free for landlords, and she works hard to achieve this.

Before joining Viranda, she was a residential property manager for three years and also worked for a commercial architect on the planning and consenting of childcare centres. Courtney enjoyed both chapters but always had her sights set on commercial property. Respecting the career opportunities and strategic nature of the industry, she was delighted to join the team and is making her mark across a diverse property portfolio.

A mediator between tenants and owners, she brings open communication to her role and a willingness to help with any issues. Courtney also looks forward to building Viranda’s profile in the marketplace and will assist the marketing team wherever possible.

When not at work, this attention-to-detail Asset Manager loves hitting the beach, catching up with friends and camping at Kai Iwi Lakes in the summer.

Meagan brings a dedicated work ethic and strong facilities experience to her role as an Asset Manager.​

​Bringing her skills across from a previous position in our facilities team. Opportunity knocked and Meagan jumped at the chance to extend her knowledge of commercial property across a mixed portfolio of retail, hospitality and industrial properties.​

​Prior to Viranda, Meagan worked for a popular housing group company which honed her understanding of real estate. Seven years at Auckland Council also provided Meagan with a range of skills that she continues to tap into at Viranda.​

​Clients continue to enjoy her attention to detail, warm personality and the value she adds to their portfolio.

When not at work, she is busy planning a camping trip to the Coromandel Peninsula!

Originally from Wales, Jordan has spent the last nine years making New Zealand her home. 

As the freshest face here at Viranda, she brings a ton of experience from residential property and facilities management to her role, making her an expert at juggling the fast-paced demands of commercial property. 

Jordan is big on open communication and creating strong, lasting relationships. Thanks to her warm and friendly nature, she develops these quickly, ensuring her clients feel well looked after. 

With a mixed portfolio of retail, hospitality and industrial properties, she loves the variety of her work, and thrives in Viranda’s supportive team environment.  

She’s excited about growing in her role, diving into property visits, supporting her clients and ultimately helping them achieve their goals.  

When she's off the clock, Jordan spends lots of time out and about with her young family. You’ll find her exploring Auckland’s beaches or adventuring around New Zealand.  

With 10+ years in property, account management and team leadership, she’s managed clients & tenants across various property sectors, consistently delivering top-notch results.

Before joining us, Marnie led a team of five at JLL New Zealand managing Microsoft’s property portfolio. One of her highlights was managing a significant reduction in operational expenses in a very challenged inflationary environment whilst maintaining the very high standards of her client Microsoft.

Now, with a diverse portfolio of retail, hospitality and industrial properties, Marnie is looking forward to helping her clients achieve their goals.

A dynamic background in the facilities and hospitality industries puts Josh in good stead for Viranda’s ‘people-first’ culture. His Facilities Coordinator role will be an opportunity to draw on strong body corporate knowledge gleaned from past roles, along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Josh appreciates the inner workings of a building and the importance of it being safe, compliant and in the best shape to grow in value. Taking care of the equipment and facilities for Auckland University’s Medical & Health Sciences faculty was an interesting role, along with body corporate & facilities coordination for residential apartments and high-rise office buildings. Bringing this experience to Viranda, he is enjoying supporting the Asset Managers and being a trusted resource for tenants and landlords.

Something of a class clown, Josh puts the fun in facilities! Clients enjoy his effervescent personality, backed by a strong work ethic and integrity.

When the work hat is removed, a couple of SPCA rescue dogs entertain him, along with playing as much sport as time will allow – with a return to football his current buzz.

Josh offers a prudent approach to protecting and maximising the value of commercial buildings – along with a laugh along the way.

Katrine joined the team in a temporary role in 2016. After the completion of a significant project, Viranda recognised her strengths at project management and increased her involvement across the business. Today, Katrine is the brand custodian and also champions the strategic direction, taking a leading role in change and operations management.  

Together with a boutique team, she is responsible for the marketing and communication deliverables to generate new business and grow the brand profile of Viranda. She enjoys seeing the positive outputs from marketing campaigns, along with collaborating with Viranda’s Board, the wider team and external creatives. 

Before joining Viranda, Katrine was a Project & Client Relationship Manager for Gentrack (a software organisation) where she honed her business analysis and change-management skills while working on the Meridian brand. She then managed a family business in the arborist space, and with a keen interest in health & fitness – created and event-managed the Omaha Half Marathon in a voluntary capacity. 

Katrine is from the United Kingdom where she studied project management and completed an Industrial Design degree in Edinburgh, Scotland. A short stop in NZ during a backpacking trip around the world, led her to settle permanently in 2000. 

Outside of work, she enjoys jogging the coastal trails in the Rodney District and spending time with her husband and teenage children. Intrepid travel is also a long-held passion! 

Glenn has been with Viranda since 2006. He plays a pivotal role in the financial and accounting strategies for both Viranda and its subsidiaries, including Property3D. In-depth reporting and analysis, and striving for business efficiencies, are the key strengths he brings to the business.

Taking a big-picture view of the financial health across the business is what drives Glenn, and the team appreciates his solution-driven, calm disposition. Having been with the company for many years, Glenn has a comprehensive understanding of the industry and is well-respected for his attention to detail and sound advice.

Family time is at the heart of life outside of work, as is dog agility competitions with the (sometimes obedient) miniature schnauzer.

With a warm and friendly disposition, Ben Gruzelier is excited about making a difference to the financial team at Viranda. His vision is to ensure strong communication and the smooth handling of tasks between the accounts team, Asset Managers and clients.

Ben graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Information Systems.

He joins the company after a successful three-year stint with Body Corporate specialists, Centurion. Within this busy Accounts Administrator role, he handled the financial and GST administration for a range of residential and commercial clients, preparing disclosure statements for the buying and selling of units and enjoying plenty of client interfacing.

The team at Viranda appreciates his expertise in Body Corporate matters and look forward to the impact he can make in his role as Accounts Administrator.

Outside of work, Ben is ripping at his local park - doing flatground tricks or a little quarter pipe fun. On the playlist are some good House music tunes, and he’s a dab hand at video games too.