Cliff Hand

General Manager, Strategist, People Leader, Coach

Cliff Hand is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in creative and marketing roles. Currently, he serves as the Owner and Creative force behind Recherché Furnishings, Inc. His previous experiences include holding the position of Marketing Director at Sonntag, Inc., President at Marketing Specific, Inc., and various leadership roles in marketing, design, and creative services at notable organizations such as Purple Ranch Lavender Farm, Keys Backyard, Keys Fitness, and The Richards Group. Cliff has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and driving strategic initiatives across different industries.

Experience

General Manager, NZBU at Rakon (June 2022 - Present)

Business Advisor, Prime Strategies Group (January 2021 - December 2022), Program Director/Interim MD - Global Integration, Executive Director Rakon India, Rakon (January 2018 - March 2020), General Manager (Glass Relate), Fairview Windows and Doors (May 2014 - September 2017)

Education

BSc, Materials Engineering at University of Cape Town (1983 - 1987), Organizational Leadership at The University of Auckland (2003 - 2004), Finance for Non-Finance Managers at The University of Auckland (2010), Transformational Leadership at Melbourne Business School (2010), Diploma in Project Management at Institute of Management (1992 - 1993), Registered Professional Engineer, Materials Engineering at Engineering Council of South Africa (1993)