Ann Watkin
Managing Director
surgery
Downs Surgical New Zealand
New Zealand
Biography
EXPERIENCE: Ann has 38 years experience in the health industry in New Zealand beginning with a number of years as a New Zealand State Registered Nurse, moving to various sales and management roles and becoming a foundation member to Downs Distributors which commenced trading in June 1980. Ann has been a key member of the Downs team and has been responsible for implementing initiatives ranging from computerisation of systems to achieving ISO Certification to JAS-ANZ and DAR Standards in 1994. As Managing Director of Downs since 2002 Ann has continued her philosophy of having ‘hands-on’ involvement in the daily running of the business. Ann’s approach has proven successful and has progressed the company to where it is today, enjoying a valued and trusted reputation in the Healthcare industry.
Research Interest
surgery
