Meet the Team

Leeann Findlay

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Leeann has recently become the Managing Director of Gooses Screen Design. She has over 22 years experience in the fashion and apparel industry.

She began in the Finance Department of Canterbury International where she then moved onto Office Manager at Aruavale Industries. From there she joined McPhail Sports as the Apparel Manager co-ordinating the Bodyglove and David & Goliath Brands. She was also instrumental in the development of the Miss Stella and Blade children's ranges for the Postie+ Group.

Leeann joined Coastlines International in 2003 and her energy and knowledge was crucial in the development of the new brand. Coastlines is currently sold throughout NZ, Australia, Ireland, Spain and the USA.

Leeann has strong production, logistic and estimating qualities and has an exceptional understanding of the Chinese apparel industry. She has experience with the supply of apparel ranges into large corporations like Postie+, Farmers and the Warehouse Group.

Leeann is extremely passionate in all aspects of her life. She has three naughty pug dogs that keep her very active. She also enjoy thrashing her body at Karate and she is extremely proud of her black belt status.

 

Steve Foster

DIRECTOR

 

Steve is a part owner and Director of Gooses Screen Design Limited. The opportunity to guide and develop Gooses as they evolve alongside their customers was a strong motivating factor in Steve's decision to become involved with Gooses.

Steve has worked in a variety of information technology companies, both in NZ and Europe over the past 24 years. He is currently employed as a Solutions Architect by Jade Software Corporation, a well-known and respected Canterbury IT Company. As well as a thorough knowledge of the IT industry, Steve has developed strong communication and project management skills, which he is able to bring to Gooses.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Business Studies degree from Massey University and has also been a member of the Wanganui YMCA Board of Directors and chaired the Wanganui YMCA Camp Committee for two years.

Steve also has a black belt in Karate and is very passionate about the outdoor lifestyle. He loves to ski, tramp and play indoor netball with the girls.