Account Management Team

We’re an eclectic bunch with diverse histories and skills.

Together we have significant knowledge from our experience within the energy sector and beyond.

Your Account Manager can offer your business:

  • specialist energy advice
  • assistance with energy efficiency issues
  • explanations for various industry issues and trends
  • day-to-day assistance with connection upgrades and new connections insight into the risk management issues associated with your organisation's electricity portfolio.

Meet the team.


Rob Harpur
Generation Sales Manager
Joined Mercury Energy in March 2003

I have an extensive background in energy consulting spanning more than 20 years. I have worked closely with a variety of industrial and commercial energy users. My focus is on helping our customers use the products and services offered by Mercury Energy to better manage the risks involved in purchasing electricity.

09 308 6350
rob.harpur@mightyriver.co.nz

Daniel Green
Sales & Marketing Manager Commercial
Joined Mercury Energy in March 2006

I’ve been working within service industries for over 15 years, both in New Zealand and the UK. My experience in banking, insurance and utilities in both the residential and commercial markets have shown me that most people simply want the job done right at a reasonable price. People want to be informed with what’s happening along the way and have access to the right tools to solve their problems. It is these simple needs which I seek to continually deliver in my work.

09 580 3628
daniel.green@mercury.co.nz

Rhys Holding
Business Manager
Joined Mercury in November 2005

I have a wealth of sales and marketing experience in various NZ and international markets, with particular exposure to top 50 NZ companies. My knowledge of the New Zealand market place, combined with experience in financial instruments and strategy allows me to provide invaluable advice to large electricity consumers on the best ways to mitigate electricity price risk.

09 308 6334
rhys.holding@mightyriver.co.nz

Angela Arca
Senior Account Manager
Joined Mercury Energy in June 2005

My experience to date has evolved from a background of account management and relationship building roles. I actively seek ways to improve processes and systems so that my customers receive exceptional service. I enjoy meeting with my customers and believe in the importance of creating strong relationships with them.

09 580 3648
angela.arca@mightyriver.co.nz

Phillip Lyle
Partnership Manager
Joined Mercury Energy in July 2004

With seven years of experience in the electricity industry and 16 years in customer service, I’ve combined my skills set to progress within the sales, account management and the commercial partnership space. Although I’ve gained a vast amount of knowledge over the years, I’ve found that the key to success is taking the time to understand people’s needs with the goal of meeting or exceeding their expectations.

09 580 3687
phillip.lyle@mercury.co.nz

Zena Rimmer
Key Account Manager
Joined Mercury Energy in August 2010

I initially started at Mercury in 2001 as an Account Manager and have continued on this path on my return. Customer retention and the ability to build strong relationships are important in my role. Over the years, I’ve developed the prowess to manage high-level strategic queries and have found them rewarding.

09 580 3657
zena.rimmer@mercury.co.nz

Andrew Ravening
Key Account Manager
Joined Mercury Energy in May 2004

Building relationships with prospective clients and managing existing accounts are essential in my role as Key Account Manager. Over the past seven years with Mercury Energy, I’ve gained a large amount of knowledge about the electricity industry with my involvement in the various business units. I’m passionate working with clients and continuously seek to deliver top value.

09 580 3651
andy.ravening@Mercury.co.nz




Sarah Brooks
Key Account Manager
Joined Mercury Energy in April 2007

I enjoy working, building and managing relationships with both prospective and existing clients. With my metering and retail background, I joined Mercury Energy 4 years ago initially with the data management team before my current role as Account Manager. To retain the relationships I have with my customers I thrive on preparation, keeping close to the market trends and responding in a timely manner.

09 580 3652
sarah.brooks@mercury.co.nz

Craig Wilderspin
Sales Executive
Joined Mercury Energy in January 2007

A day within my acquisition role requires top level negotiation skills while listening to customer needs and responding to leads. With over eight years of experience working with clients in the education and banking sectors, I know that it is crucial for customers to feel at ease quickly when delivering superior customer service. My focus is to provide the right solutions for the customer, based on integrity, perseverance and a ‘customer first’ mentality.

09 580 3620
craig.wilderspin@mercury.co.nz

Klay Bond
Sales Executive
Joined Mercury Energy in November 2002

Getting the best deal for my clients is what excites me most. Having worked in customer facing roles, utility pricing roles and power connections for new builds, my varied technical skill set compliments my selling ability. I enjoy looking outside the box, utilising my industry knowledge and experience when surveying all options to get my clients what they want.

09 580 3832
klay.bond@mercury.co.nz

Daniel Coppard
Sales Executive
Joined Mercury Energy in September 2011

I have a successful and strong background centred on business to business sales, consulting, acquisition and management. For the past decade, I’ve worked in advertising, telecommunications and different energy contracts, in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. I enjoy working in sales and will go the extra mile to ensure my customer is happy from start to finish. I hold true to the mantra that a happy customer will always be a customer.

09 580 3801
daniel.coppard@mercury.co.nz