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    National Committee

    The National Committee is a voluntary group of RFID enthusiasts and experts from some of New Zealand's leading RFID-savvy organisations. The committee is elected under the Pathfinder Constitution — new members are welcome to register their interest.

    Jos Kunnen

    Jos Kunnen

    Chair
    Times-7

    Jos is Director and former CEO of Times-7, specialists in world-class RFID antennas, and the current Chair of the RAIN Alliance.

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    Paul Plester

    Paul Plester

    Deputy Chair
    Zentag

    Paul is owner-operator of Zentag, a New Zealand RFID solution provider, with over five years' experience delivering solutions to organisations large and small.

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    Cameron Frith

    Cameron Frith

    Secretary
    GS1 New Zealand

    Cameron is General Manager – Operations for GS1 NZ, New Zealand's member organisation of the global, not-for-profit standards body GS1.

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    Vijay Todkar

    Vijay Todkar

    Committee Member
    NZPICS

    Vijay is General Manager of NZPICS, New Zealand's member organisation of the global supply chain training organisation. Joined the National Committee in April 2021.

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    Mark Powell

    Mark Powell

    Committee Member
    Electronic Identification Technologies

    Mark is Managing Director of Electronic Identification Technologies Limited in Auckland, with involvement in RFID implementations worldwide since joining the committee in 2012.

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    Brian Van Ginkel

    Brian Van Ginkel

    Committee Member
    Zebra Technologies

    Brian is New Zealand Country Manager for Zebra Technologies in Auckland, and joined the Pathfinder National Committee in April 2021.

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    Simon Elder

    Simon Elder

    Committee Member
    MCC Albany

    Simon is Sales Manager at MCC Albany, a thriving label manufacturer producing self-adhesive labels. He has over 20 years' experience in label manufacturing, printing and packaging technology.

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    Brenna Wyllie

    Brenna Wyllie

    Committee Member
    Fortis Vets

    Brenna is Business Systems Manager at Fortis Vets, a New Zealand vet-owned wholesaler of veterinary supplies, leading their RFID project. Joined the committee in 2025.

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    Ashlea Bitanga

    Ashlea Bitanga

    General Manager
    Rollex Medical

    Ashlea is General Manager at Rollex Medical, Australasia's largest supplier of medical refrigeration products, and led the development of their RFID-enabled, remotely monitored refrigerators.

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