DAVID PASCOE
Director

David has over 25 years experience within the NZ pharmaceutical industry, having worked for several 'big pharma' companies including Janssen, Bristol Myers Squibb and SKB, prior to becoming a founding partner of Max Health™ in 2009. Senior roles in marketing, pre-marketing and business development have enabled him to build an enviable list of contacts within the NZ reimbursement and regulatory environments. David manages operations for Max Health™ and leads our regulatory group.

PATRICK FORRESTER
Director

Patrick also has over 25 years of pharmaceutical experience in the NZ and Australian markets. After starting in sales with Glaxo, he had a long career with Janssen on both sides of the Tasman, culminating in leadership of the new product development function for the Asia Pacific region. He returned to NZ as the Sales and Marketing Director for Astra Zeneca, before establishing Max Health™ with David Pascoe. Patrick manages finance for Max Health™ and leads the sales and marketing function for the company.

CAROLINE NORWOOD
Regulatory Affairs

Caroline is a highly capable Regulatory Affairs specialist, who has extensive experience working with both innovator and generic companies in New Zealand and Australia, including Novartis, AFT and Multichem. This experience has encompassed OTC, prescription and hospital/specialty product areas.

Caroline has her own consultancy business. She has been working with Max Health for several years and is responsible for management of all regulatory submissions for the company. She provides us with technical expertise, regulatory knowhow and she has close connections with industry and government regulatory bodies. She is also closely involved with the development of our longer term regulatory strategy.

LISA CHANG
Commercial Manager

Lisa has gained over 10 years of pharmaceutical experience since starting her career initially as a NZ registered pharmacist at various Unichem and Life Pharmacies before moving into the pharmaceutical industry whilst completing a Masters in Bioscience Enterprise. Lisa brings a wealth of international pharmaceutical experience and networks through leading market expansion of innovative medicines into more than twenty markets across Asia, Northern America, UK and Europe whilst at AFT Pharmaceuticals. This experience developed her skills across the various functions of the pharmaceutical business. Lisa joined Max Health in September 2022 as Commercial Manager and manages our Key Supplier Accounts, Sales and Marketing of Promoted products and the National Tender process for the company.

MICHAEL GREENWOOD
Logistics and Accounts Manager

Michael joined the Max Health team at the start of 2021. His previous experience working for Maersk and AFT Pharmaceuticals has developed his thorough understanding of international freight and logistics, particularly as it applies to the pharmaceutical industry. Michael manages the Logistics function at Max Health; a critical role for a company experiencing our current level of growth. He also provides oversight of the Accounts function for the business.

LEANNE CARPENDALE
Office Administration and Logistics Co-ordinator

Leanne joined the Max Health team at the start of 2023. She brings with her a vast array of skills, experience, and wisdom to the Max Health team. Leanne previously worked for Janssen-Cilag for 23 years in a variety of marketing and administrative roles. At Max Health, Leanne provides support for Logistics functions. She also manages the Max Health office, handling a wide range of administrative duties.