The dedicated team at CS&Co. will ensure your brand is well represented in New Zealand.
Our 40+ years of in-depth local market knowledge and experience, plus our unrivalled nationwide sales network and cutting edge distribution systems, ensures we provide outstanding performance and equity for the brands we represent.
Executive team
Ken Millar
CEO
Ken joined in 1989 when the company was known as Cosmetics Sales (CS) and was a cosmetics manufacturer. In 1990 Ken co-founded CS Company and changed the direction of the company to what it is today, distributing world renowned beauty and fragrance brands across New Zealand.
Ken’s proud of what the company has achieved since 1990, to have become the largest non-multinational beauty supplier and fragrance supplier in New Zealand.
Prior to joining CS&Co. Ken worked as a qualified pharmacist in Wellington running Boots, the largest chemist in NZ at the time, and in the UK.
Ray Guilford
COO
Ray joined CS&Co. in 1989 as Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for the operational growth and success of the business.
Prior to joining CS&Co. Ray worked in telecommunications and as part of a start-up venture. Ray later qualified as a Chartered Accountant and has worked in both the UK and New Zealand, with a latter focus on import and distribution sector.
Management team
Dianne Reynolds
General Manager Prestige
Dianne joined CS&Co. in 2004 and heads up the Prestige Division. With an understanding of brand equity and principal standards, Dianne leads her team to proven results.
Dianne previously worked for L'Oreal & has more than 25 years experience in the industry.
Donna Gilray
General Manager Beauty
Donna joined CS&Co. in 2006 and leads her team to achieve sales, marketing and distribution targets across the cosmetic and skincare brands.
Donna's experience, primarily in sales and sales management, spans 25+ years across all major New Zealand retail channels.
Cherie Mobberley
General Manager Salon
Cherie has over 15 years experience in sales and marketing in the beauty industry.
Cherie has previously worked for Schwarzkopf Professional and Celtine International.
Kirsten Peacock
Marketing Manager - Beauty
Kirsten joined CS&Co in 2009 in the Marketing team of the Beauty Division.
Kirsten has over 14 years’ experience in sales and marketing across the Beauty Industry and FMCG, both in New Zealand and the UK.
As the business has grown Kirsten’s role has evolved to lead the Marketing team to deliver on brand growth and strategy.
Christine Boyden
Business Development Manager
Christine started working for CS&Co. in 2004 in PR. The role evolved into Business Development Manager as new brands and products offered huge potential.
Working with principals to bring new business into all CS&Co. distribution channels and retail partners, has seen success and growth in all divisions of the business.
Before joining CS&Co., Christine worked for Estee Lauder in the UK and New Zealand and has had experience in the FMCG, durables and financial sectors.
Andrew Blackhurst
Operations Manager
Andrew leads a team comprising of customer services, logistics, factory shop and distribution centre personnel with a focus on providing an all round link between Sales & Marketing and Operations.
Andrew has over 20 years experience in supply chain logistics and distribution centre management with private and multi-national companies in both New Zealand and the UK.
Jennifer Rowe
Head of Digital
Jennifer joined the CS&Co. team in 2015 to drive digital innovation and change across the business to enable customers to transact easily.
Jennifer also provides strategic direction for B2C digital marketing across the brand portfolio.
Previously Jennifer has worked for digital agencies in the UK and New Zealand.
