John Hanna
Chief Executive Officer
John was appointed Maxnet CEO in 2009 bringing with him 30 years experience in sales, marketing and leadership in IT companies. Previous executive level roles were held in both global and local companies.
His passion for fiscal and operational outcomes is balanced by his drive to build the very best team possible. Gaining a clear understanding the competence and skill mix of individuals enables him to ensure that their support and development plans are linked and aligned with the growth strategy of the business.
John brings a great deal of positive energy and drive to Maxnet and constantly strives to make a difference to the team he is a part of and the teams he leads.
Derek Gaeth
Chief Information Officer
Derek Gaeth joined Maxnet in 2004 as Network Manager. From a strong engineering and technical background, Derek began his career as a Microsoft and Novel engineer before moving to the ISP industry in 1998. At Maxnet he has led the continuing development of the network and data centre infrastructure.
In early 2008 Derek took on the role of Technical Manager with oversight of Network Operations, Data Centre and company software systems.
Chris Bothma
Finance Manager
Chris returned from working and living the UK in August 2006 to become Maxnet’s Finance Manager. Since joining Maxnet Chris has been committed to ensuring sustained financial performance and growth within the organisation.
Chris is an experienced financial manager who holds a degree in accounting.
Chris completed his training with Delloitte and Touche and has over the subsequent 14 years had various roles as a financial and management accountant in service and technology companies in South Africa, the UK and New Zealand.
Simon Thornborrow
Service Operations Manager
With a Network and Novel engineering background before moving into Project and Service Management, Simon brings over 20 years’ experience gained from working in Local Government in the UK to Major Telcos and ICT providers in New Zealand.
Since joining Maxnet in 2005 Simon, at some time or another, has been responsible for Provisioning, Business Analyst, Project and Programme Management. In late 2010 Simon took up the new role of Service Operations Manager, responsible Maxnet’s Customer support teams.
