Meet the team behind the story. Together we bring very different skills and backgrounds to the table. Mix this with a shared philosophy for looking after the environment and there you have it, the driving force behind Trilogy.
Sarah developed her personal mantra, 'have fun while you work' way back at high school in Australia. Luckily she shares this philosophy with her sister, Catherine and Trilogy’s team of colleagues and suppliers. Sarah figures if you're not having fun, why do it? Never one to sit idle, Sarah enjoys the fact that she’s constantly travelling the globe collecting new ideas and being inspired by the people she meets along the way. Life away from work is focused on getting away with her husband to their little piece of paradise on Waiheke Island.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Too hard - can't answer!
Secret indulgence:
Sausage rolls with tomato sauce.
Despite average results in Year 12 Chemistry and a prior career as a beauty journalist, Catherine now finds herself immersed in complicated chemical formulas in order to understand everything about the ingredients in our products. The upside is that every now and again she gets to hop on a plane to London or Paris in search of inspiration. She occasionally indulges in her passion for writing by meddling in the affairs of the PR and Communications team. Away from the office, life is centred around family with a toddler in tow and another baby on the way.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Our new Sensitive Skin range and Gentle Facial Exfoliant.
Secret indulgence:
Martinborough Pinot.
Jenny’s job means that she is constantly transiting Australia by air but she says nothing beats coming home to her dog, Billy and her beautiful new grandaughter. Jenny says she was drawn to Trilogy by the quality of the products and the challenge of going up against the big guys but the truth is Trilogy was drawn to Jenny by the twinkle in her eye, her go-getting attitude and excellent taste in shoes.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Triple-Action Line Smoother.
Secret indulgence:
A day digging in the garden with the dog’s help and being rewarded with a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc.
With her background in skincare and cosmetics and enhanced by business studies she undertook after the birth of her two children, Marguerite has been an integral part of Trilogy’s popularity in Australia. In 2005, Marguerite oversaw the launch of the brand into the Myer department store chain throughout the country - and has never looked back. Time outside of work is centred around family with regular training sessions on the tennis court.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Cream Cleanser and Age Proof Nutrient Plus Firming Serum but the one I can't live without is Certified Organic Rosehip Oil.
Secret indulgence:
A weekend spa visit to Daylesford, Victoria.
As International Business Manager, John looks after new export markets, liaising with overseas distributors and persuading them to order more Trilogy products. It also means John sometimes finds himself singing karaoke in Osaka or eating fermented chicken feet in Seoul. Back home, he’s likely to be found battling it out in a game of snap with his three year old daughter or trying to find a quiet corner of the house where he can tune out to jazz on the iPod.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Cream Cleanser and Natural Actives for Men After Shave Balm.
Secret indulgence:
Time spent in the Koru lounge.
With a gorgeous young family, three cats and a dog, a demanding role as head of sales for Trilogy and a part–time role as a late-night/early-morning supporter for the Liverpool football team, Sales and Marketing Manager, Corrine Morley somehow manages to look perfectly poised, beautifully groomed and graceful at all times….. We all want to know her secret.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Age Proof Replenishing Night Cream and Aromatic Body Oil.
Secret indulgence:
Thornton's chocolates and football (Liverpool - but that's not much of a secret!)
Emily O’Leary loves a challenge: the bigger the better. So when she was offered the chance to develop Trilogy’s presence in the UK and Ireland, she leapt at it. After three years of catapulting Trilogy into stardom, Emily has returned to her home in New Zealand. Slotting seamlessly into the role of New Zealand Sales Manager, Emily says she is excited about the challenges of a different market. She's also excited about getting out and about seeing New Zealand's spectacular scenery from the seat of her brand new road bike.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Botanical Body Wash - "impeccably clean" way to start the day - I just love it!
Secret indulgence:
Guinness (a taste she has acquired since working in Ireland).
Erica is the girl who is good at everything. This means she’s ideal for her role at Trilogy, where she is responsible for keeping an eye on the Trilogy brand across many aspects of the business. With toes and fingers all over the show, Erica develops packaging design and point of sale, maintains our Facebook page and ensures Trilogy’s voice is heard throughout our communications. Devoted to her fiancé (and her iPhone), when she’s not at her desk, Erica enjoys getting out and about spending time with family and friends around the city.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Triple-Action Line Smoother – wrinkles be gone; Cream Cleanser – my desert island pick; CoQ10 Booster Serum – I’d drink it if I could.
Secret indulgence:
Nail polish - a girl can never have too many colours.
Fei came to New Zealand from China to study English and business. When she met Sarah through a mutual friend she decided she wanted to work for Trilogy, so as soon as she graduated she rang and asked for a job. It wasn’t too long before she got the nod; now Fei is putting her studies to practice looking after the office at HQ and is very popular for her endless supply of lollypops and gum and her ability to pick the perfect selection of take-away Yum Cha when we feel like an office lunch.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Botanical Body Wash.
Secret indulgence:
Camper Shoes.
Jenny is responsible for overseeing the supply chain process: ensuring we have enough products manufactured and available for distribution across the globe. This is a high energy role, which demands a high energy person – and Jenny’s just the fit. In her previous life, Jenny was involved in supply chain logistics for big multi-national businesses; however, she has found the move from corporate cog to the Trilogy family fantastic and a lot of fun.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Vital Moisturising Cream and Age Proof Nutrient Plus Firming Serum.
Secret indulgence:
A glass of wine in the bath.
As Logistics Coordinator, Rachel’s job is to keep track of what Trilogy products need to go where, how it’s going to get there and when it will arrive. From the production line to shop floors all over the world, it’s a big job. But as Rachel explains, it’s in her nature to enjoy having lots of things on the go so it’s perfect for her. When she’s not working, Rachel’s life is all about family and friends and her vegetable garden. Having spent a blissful summer harvesting and cooking with the fruits of her labor, she’s particularly proud of this year’s crop of capsicum and beetroot.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Mix it up! A dash of CoQ10 Booster Serum with two pumps of Age Proof Nutrient Plus Firming Serum - that rocks!
Secret indulgence:
Sitting in the sun.
Originally from the UK and having worked in film PR in London and New York Undine settled in New Zealand years ago and has never looked back. Her incredibly productive and positive personality ensures that Trilogy products are constantly placed in the hands of the most influential of the world’s media from journalists to beauty editors and celebrities. Whilst her commitment to Trilogy is unquestionable, she is also a devoted movie aficionado. Somehow amongst all this she manages to excel at her most important role, that of mother to a gorgeous twelve year old son.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Ultra Hydrating Cream and CoQ10 Booster Serum - liquid heaven!
Secret indulgence:
Art house movies... well, maybe not so secret.
With a varied background including stints in banking, asset management, a winery, horticulture and now natural products, Rowan Smith has his work cut out for him keeping track of Trilogy’s complex financial operations. Rowan say’s it’s inspiring to work in such a positive, vibrant and progressive company and he balances time in the office with regular breaks to the family’s beach house on the East Coast.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Natural Actives for Men Face Wash + Scrub and Smooth Shave Cream.
Secret indulgence:
A cold beer, then another one.
Kelly is passionate about natural skincare; her background in beauty therapy and event management makes her ideal for her role as Trilogy’s roving product training manager and general brand ambassador. Each year, Kelly organises a Trilogy road show that hosts events in thirteen cities around New Zealand, talking to as many of our Trilogy customer family members as possible. However, at the weekends Kelly switches roles, acting as Official Chauffeur for her sports-mad son and Chief Entertainment Officer for her three year old daughter.
Favourite Trilogy products:
Aromatic Body Oil and CoQ10 Booster Serum.
Secret indulgence:
Sitting in the sun with a vino in one hand and chocolate in the other!
As Trilogy HQs sole in-house Designer, Bronwyn is kept very busy creating the art work for the team’s packaging, advertising, publication and website requests. However, armed with nine years of award-winning graphic design experience and an unflappable demeanor, for Bronwyn, no job is too big or small. Bronwyn’s love of the great outdoors means that when she’s not working away at her desk, she can be found beating the streets of Wellington on her regular lunchtime walk (wind permitting).
Favourite Trilogy product:
Vital Moisturising Cream.
Secret indulgence:
Relaxing in the sun with a glossy mag.
One half of the small but mighty UK team is Chloe Gardner, Trilogy’s UK and Ireland Sales Manager. Our newest addition to the family, Chloe comes with a background in natural skincare and over four years experience working in the British beauty industry. Chloe is passionate about Trilogy’s brand philosophy and luxurious products; her flawless complexion could sell Trilogy by itself. When she’s not roaming the British Isles talking Trilogy, Chloe can be found hopping on a flight to Europe or indulging her Kiwi roots with the odd game of touch rugby.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Certified Organic Rosehip Oil - the ultimate overnight revitaliser - and Vital Moisturising Cream - the perfect makeup base.
Secret indulgence:
Desserts. I read the Dessert section of the menu first and plan backwards. Current favourites include: Victoria sponge, Lemon Tart and Baileys Crème Brûleé.
Kristy’s super-organised nature and super-sharp memory makes her perfect for her role as Trilogy’s Operations Manager. When she’s not busy overseeing purchasing and logistics or working on process enhancements across the business, Kristy can be found liaising with Sales Managers or managing the development path of new products and promotions. Never one to miss a beat, Kristy can be relied upon to ensure that the production process is kept ticking along smoothly and everyone is working from the same page. And whilst none of us are convinced she actually leaves the office, outside of work Kristy can be found renovating her new home.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Very Gentle Cleansing Cream and CoQ10 Booster Serum.
Secret indulgence:
Finding something new to cook each week.
Working in the busy Australian office means that no day is the same for Office Manager, Merrin Wilson – and she loves it. A self-confessed ‘jack of all trades’, Merrin thrives on the fast pace and diversity of her role, which covers everything from managing office procedures to product distribution. Forever busy on one project or another, when she’s not running around the office or after her kids, Merrin can be found on stage singing in her band, commissioning portraits or in the studio writing and recording music.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Certified Organic Rosehip Oil.
Secret indulgence:
Curling up on the couch in front of the fire with a great book.
Hailing from the Emerald Isle is Team Trilogy’s UK/Ireland Trainer and Sales Support, Alison O’Driscoll. Alison comes with a strong background in sales, training and motivating staff and a passion for and experience in the beauty and skincare industry. Add a dash o’ Irish humour and you have the ideal person to spread Trilogy love in the Northern Hemisphere. In her spare time, Alison can be found out and about exploring her new hometown of London, paying particular attention to food markets and vintage shops.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Botanical Body Wash (won’t let me out of the shower), Certified Organic Rosehip Oil and CoQ10 Booster Serum to maintain my post-holiday glow.
Secret indulgence:
Mixing Popcorn with a packet of Maltesers – dare you to try it and not love it.
Olivia works hard taking care of Trilogy’s web needs, which includes maintaining and developing the website, web-based communications and marketing and writing the monthly e-Newsletter. Working for Trilogy allows Olivia to indulge in her love of writing and communications as well as her tendency for being a little bit of a skincare product junkie. Outside of work, Olivia can be found flailing around at the gym or off on her latest adventure.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Oh where to begin….. CoQ10 Booster Serum, Vital Moisturising Cream SPF15 and Replenishing Night Cream.
Secret indulgence:
Mascara, mascara and more mascara.
As Trilogy’s first official employee, Stacey has – at one stage or another – had a hand in all areas of the business. This experience, combined with her eye for fresh ideas, makes Stacey an invaluable member of the team. Nowadays, Stacey is in her dream job researching ingredients and formulations for our exciting new Trilogy products. But by far her most important role in the office is keeping the kitchen stocked with delicious baking.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Sensitive Skin range when my skin’s stressed; CoQ10 Booster Serum when it needs a vitamin boost, and Botanical Moisture Masque to bring out my curls and nourish my hair.
Secret indulgence:
Anything with good chocolate.
If you ask for advice from Trilogy, chances are you’ll be speaking to Fiona. As Trilogy’s customer service guru, Fiona responds to all your skincare and website enquiries, giving advice on how Trilogy products work best for your skin. However, Fiona’s biggest role is mum to three gorgeous boys so outside work, you’ll find her completely immersed in family, friends and kids’ sport. She says she enjoys getting away from her all-boy household for a few hours a week to indulge in some ‘girl time’ at the Trilogy office.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Everything Balm (a supreme product for mothers) and Botanical Moisture Masque (a special treat for hair).
Secret indulgence:
Beach holidays, handbags and Havianas.
Our newest staff member in Australia, Janna Bennett has a diverse role, incorporating sales, marketing, training and general spreading of Trilogy Love in NSW. Janna’s varied background in marketing, advertising, merchandising and management, means she thrives in such a flexible and creative role. A Trilogy user before joining the family, Janna is excited to work for a brand that she has 100 percent belief in and passion for. Outside of work, Janna enjoys travelling, solo shopping exhibitions, spending too much time on Google Images and general pottering.
Favourite Trilogy product:
Oooh too hard to answer: Certified Organic Rosehip Oil , Botanical Body Wash, Vital Moisturising Cream with SPF15, Gentle Facial Exfoliant, Aromatic Body Oil, Replenishing Night Cream, Very Gentle Cleansing Cream...
Secret indulgence:
Twix bars, Crème Brulee, and having my feet tickled.
As Distribution Coordinator for our Australian office, Amberlie is kept very busy managing the distribution of our online sales and Sales Rewards as well as lending a hand to the team when required. With a background in management for Australian Post as well as thirteen years’ experience managing the upbringing of three children, Amberlie’s just the girl to keep a busy storeroom ticking along. When she’s not exchanging cheeky banter with the extended Trilogy family, Amberlie enjoys the odd hit of golf, watching a good game of footy or a night out dancing with the girls.
Favourite Trilogy product:
It’s a toughie... Certified Organic Rosehip Oil (oh the wonders it has worked!) followed very closely by the beautifully luxurious Botanical Body Wash.
Secret indulgence:
A hot jam donut after a night watching the Mighty Cats.
