Meet the Yakka Team
At Yakka, our strength lies in our people. We're a team of experienced, knowledgeable professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for your most complex construction and demolition challenges. Easy to deal with and honest in our approach, we pride ourselves on a 'can-do' attitude and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. Get to know the faces behind Yakka, who are building New Zealand's future, project by project.
Bruce Levien - Managing Director
As the Managing Director, Bruce brings decades of leadership and strategic vision to Yakka. His extensive past experience in complex construction and demolition projects across New Zealand, combined with his qualifications in construction, ensure that every project is delivered with excellence and integrity. Bruce is passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and client success, driving Yakka's commitment to finding effective solutions.
Carl King - General Manager
Carl oversees all operational facets of Yakka, ensuring seamless project execution and client satisfaction. His broad past experience spans large-scale civil works, demolition, and remediation, equipped with qualifications in project management and construction operations. Carl's hands-on approach and dedication are key to maintaining Yakka's reputation for on-time and on-budget delivery across Auckland and beyond.
Bruno Busnardo - Engineering Manager
Bruno is our Engineering Manager, a critical role where his expertise translates complex challenges into safe, efficient solutions. With a strong background in civil engineering and extensive past experience in demanding environments, his qualifications enable Yakka to tackle even the most intricate projects with confidence. Bruno's innovative thinking ensures we always find the best way forward.
Anaru Baker - Commercial Manager
As Commercial Manager, Arnaru is instrumental in building strong client relationships and ensuring the commercial success of our projects. His past experience in negotiating and managing high-value contracts within the construction sector, coupled with experience in commercial law and quantity surveying, guarantees transparency and fairness. Arnaru's focus is on delivering exceptional value for our clients.
Hannah McClure - Office and Accounts Manager
Hannah keeps Yakka running smoothly as our Office and Accounts Manager. Her meticulous attention to detail and extensive past experience in administration ensures all our back-office operations are efficient and precise. Hannah's business administration and accounting are vital to our financial health and operational excellence, supporting the entire Yakka team.
Nasalia Rattan - HSE Manager
Nasalia is our dedicated HSE Manager, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance on every Yakka site. Her comprehensive past experience in safety management within hazardous industries, along with qualifications in occupational health and safety, underpins our unwavering commitment to a safe working environment for everyone involved in our projects.
Donna Gornall - Dispatch and Asset Manager
Donna is the backbone of our logistics, serving as Dispatch and Asset Manager. Her exceptional organisational skills and past experience in managing large fleets and equipment ensure that our teams have the right resources, at the right place, at the right time. Donna’s qualifications in logistics and supply chain management are key to our operational efficiency and seamless project execution.