Global Sales Office
Our sales office is based in Auckland, New Zealand. Our NZ team is responsible for dealing with all enquiries, customer service, design to meet standard requirements, product development and logistics.
Pam Brewer, Executive Director
With over 40 years’ experience in the apparel industry, and an NZ Dip in Fashion Design, Pam handles the creative side of Global Safewear’s business. Interaction with customers helps her to understand industry needs and discover new solutions. She sources the best fabrics, trims and closures worldwide, giving customers an edge in the market. Pam divides her time between New Zealand and Vietnam.
For all sales enquiries:
Email Pam
Phone: + 64 9 912 2582
Skype: pam.brewer50
Andrea Young, Executive Director
Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience in apparel design, production and management, Andrea has responsibility for finance, systems, logistics and administration at Global Safewear. With an NZ Dip in Apparel and Fashion Technology, she works closely with the New Zealand and Vietnam teams, ensuring best practice is maintained across all aspects of the business.
Contact Andrea
Phone: + 64 9 912 2581
Simon Yulius, Operations Manager
Simon has been in the apparel industry for 40 years, over 10 of which have been spent with Global Safewear. An industrial engineer and operations specialist in apparel, Simon is responsible for the operational planning of the business, and liaises closely with the Vietnam office to ensure fabrics and trims are ordered, and that deadlines are achieved. His team is also responsible for liaising with our Australasian customers on production and delivery timings.
Contact Simon
Phone: + 64 9 912 2580
Sophorl Lam, Operations Co-ordinator
Sophorl has been working at Global Safewear for over 10 years. He has been actively involved in the daily operations of the company and has gained a deep knowledge of the garment industry. He has a double degree in Commerce and Information Systems. He works alongside Simon on planning, purchasing, production tracking and client liaison.
Rose Terry, Account Manager/Product Developer
With a Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology, Rose has over 20 years of experience working with buyers and technicians developing, ordering and managing production for apparel manufacturing. She has managed the production of garments from start to finish and understands the processes around lab dip, fabric and fit approvals.
Rose is passionate about designing new apparel and is known in the industry for her design capabilities and attention to detail.
Oshani Hettiarachchi, Account Manager/Product developer
With over 15 years of experience across Sri Lanka, Dubai, and New Zealand, Oshani specialises in garment construction, fabric sourcing, and product development.
She has managed global apparel brands, developing quality products that meet international standards.
Oshani works with her customers to develop specialist ranges that meet the standards and requirements of their target markets.
She is also a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA UK), combining strong commercial expertise with a customer-focused approach.
Michelle Chen, Accountant
Working from our Australasian office, Michelle runs the day-to-day accounting and administration for Global Safewear, and is the client liaison for invoicing. She speaks English and Mandarin.
Vietnam Facility
Our Vietnam manufacturing facility is based in Ho Chi Minh city. Our Vietnam team is responsible for product development, manufacturing, supply chain management and distribution.
Patrick Mc Ginty, Operations Director
Patrick is our hands on Operations Director in Vietnam.
He is a technical guru with extensive experience in Apparel Manufacturing and Quality Management Systems.
Patrick has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing and is dedicated to delivering the highest level of technical and client service. He is devoted to supporting staff development and promoting Team performance.
Truong Tai Hung, General Manager
Hung has been with Global Safewear for over 25 years. He ensures our processes run smoothly and liaises with our operations team. He also oversees our import/export processes.
Ban Thi Thom, Merchandise Manager
Thom is an experienced merchandiser who is responsible for making sure customer’s specs are met throughout the product development process, in-house in Vietnam. Her attention to detail is legendary and she enjoys the collaborative process of development.
Nguyen Ca Lo, Packing Manager and Trade Union Representative
Lo runs a tight team within Global Safewear’s packing department. He ensures everything is packed on time for shipment, all box counts are accurate, and documentation is easy for customers to understand.
Lo is also the staff nominated Trade Union Representative and is a key member of our social club which organises staff functions and raffles.
