Brooke Stringer joined the team in February 2026 as Executive Assistant and Contracts Advisor. She brings over 15 years of administration experience across professional services, including roles within local law firms and as a trusted Personal Assistant to senior leadership teams. Her background has given her a strong foundation in governance support, contracts coordination, and …
Sarah joined our organization in 2023, and brings her experience in accounting, operations, and customer service. Sarah loves being around people and also playing around in the world of numbers. Originally from Weyburn, Saskatchewan – a true open-sky prairie landscape – she obtained a Commerce Degree in Marketing at the University of Saskatchewan before moving …
Anna Mackenzie joined the team in October 2023 as the Executive Assistant for the Aotearoa NZ-based global management team. She came to AbacusBio from a varied background that formerly concentrated on hospitality and customer service and latterly concentrated on administration and EA roles. In her day-to-day tasks, she helps look after all manner of operational …
Bertha joined us in our Edinburgh Office in 2022 bringing with her extensive international experience in UK, Switzerland and Spain in a variety of office management, commercial and marketing areas. Originally from Barcelona, Bertha holds an MBA. Enthusiastic by nature, Bertha thrives when surrounded by people. . Her focus within AbacusBio is: UK Office …
Megan Vasko is a consultant at AbacusBio known for her adaptability, tenacity, and passion for digital whiteboard sessions. She’s primarily focused on programme management, namely AbacusBio’s largest collaboration to date, Bayer Crop Science. In her day to day, she takes the guesswork out of who is doing what, next. She keeps projects on track …
Paula was born and raised on Guernsey in the Channel Islands. She worked in Trust and Company administration and management for over 18 years before moving to NZ in 2003. Paula holds a BTec Higher National Certificate in Business Studies. Paula has been part of the AbacusBio team since 2009. She has exceptional accuracy and …
Jarek brings his pleasant and diligent personality to the AbacusBio team. Originally from Poland, Jarek joined AbacusBio in 2018 with a strong administrative skillset, backed by his professional accountancy background. Jarek works closely with the administrative team on general administrative duties, financial reporting, and providing support in project and budget management. His focus within AbacusBio …
Cheryl is the first person you will meet at reception when entering our Dunedin office. Her approachable, friendly and bubbly personality will instantly put you at ease and make you feel right at home. Cheryl joined AbacusBio in 2014 and her role comprises of reception, administrative, and general office support duties. She brings years of …
Dallas brings to us a wealth of experience in accounting and financial management. Born and bred in Dunedin, he gained a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Otago. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Massey University. After coming back to New Zealand …
Hannah joined us in 2021, bringing to us her varied experience in science writing, finance, operations, and go-to-market strategy. Hannah’s strengths lie in having an inquiring mind and her ability to see the best in people. Originally from Tauranga, and having grown up in Katikati and Rotorua, she holds a BE(Hons) degree in chemical and …
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