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Our Team
Our diverse team strives for operational excellence focused on our company’s crucial deliverables.
Paul Naske
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BSc, PG Dip Business
Paul has held a range of leadership positions in business strategy and development, including roles as General Manager of Corson Grain and as a Business Unit Manager at Fletcher Building. Paul has been overseeing Rua’s topline business operations since the beginning of 2019 and has been critical in the design and efficient execution of Rua’s global strategy. His knowledge of the commercial environment ensures Rua’s alignment with the business needs of our global clients. Paul joined Rua in February 2019.
John Sanders
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BBS in Finance, Dip Bus Studies in Marketing
John has spent over 20 years in the Pharmaceutical, Over-The-Counter & Medicinal Cannabis industries in a range of senior sales, marketing and commercial roles. This has included roles in NZ, Europe and now Australia for Merck, Sharp & Dohme, Bayer, Wyeth, Roche & Cannasouth. John joined Rua in 2023.
Emma McIldowie
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MSc Forensic Chemistry
Emma holds a Masters of Science (MSc) in Forensic Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland as well as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Medicinal Chemistry University of Auckland. Emma came to Rua from ESR where she was part of the Forensic Drug Chemistry Team.