Meet the team

The Profit has an awesome, enthusiastic and business savvy team, who are all dedicated to promoting the business environment in Hawke’s Bay. They tell your stories of business leaders, highlight leading businesses and provide expert viewpoints on a wide range of business areas.

Contact us today if you would like to submit a story, idea or promote your business online and in The PROFIT quarterly magazine.

Damon Harvey

Damon is the editor and publisher of The Profit. Damon has been a journalist for over 25 years. As well as publishing The Profit, he’s a PR and marketing director of www.attn.co.nz 

Damon and wife Anna Lorck spotted a gap in the market for a positive local business publication – telling the stories of local business leaders and successful businesses.

Damon’s also on the Hastings District Council, chair of Sport Hawke’s Bay and an adviser to the Paora Winitana & Paul Henare Basketball Academy.

Kem Ormond

Kem is our sales/advertising guru. She has worked in radio and print. In her spare time Kem enjoys cooking – so much so that she has set up a cooking school at her amazing home. Check out www.maisondecuisine.co.nz

Give Kem a call if you are looking to lift your business profile and advertise more effectively.

Simon Hendery

Simon is a freelance writer and marketer from Napier. He grew up in Hawke’s Bay and has previously worked as a reporter for Hawke’s Bay Today and the Dominion Post. He’s also at the NZ Herald as a specialist business and technology writer. Simon has a passion for business, technology and politics, and particularly enjoys researching and writing stories about innovative local businesses taking on the world from sunny Hawke’s Bay.

Anna Lorck

Anna Lorck is a true champion and campaigner for both Hawke’s Bay businesses and the community. She brings 25 years experience in media, business and politics. Anna is an elected member of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board, she served 7 years on the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce, she sits on the Hawke’s Bay Primary Sector Awards advisory, she is a Hawke’s Bay business owner and is a Graduate of the Kelloggs Rural Leadership Programme.