Our Team

Meet our small but awesome team of professionals with years of experience in the shipping industry with many shipments under their belt.

  • Richard Hack

    Richard Hack

    Managing Director
    Richard is the second generation of the family to own and manage Taurus Logistics. Richard re-joined Taurus Logistics in 2002, with a background in manufacturing, supply chain management, and freight forwarding. Richard's a father of one and has a passion for Classic sports cars, Hi-Fi, and mountain hiking.
  • Hayley Sears

    Hayley Sears

    Import Operations / Customs Broker
    Hayley Joined Taurus Logistics in 2010, and comes with strong ocean freight forwarding credentials. Having relocated from Auckland to join Taurus, she previously worked for one of the largest global freight forwarders in the world. This also gave her international exposure working in Melbourne. Hayley also holds a Customs Brokers licence. So, if you have a Customs question or want to know about "quilting" give her a call.
  • Karen Humm

    Karen Humm

    Australian Import Operations
    Karen joined Taurus Logistics Australia in 2015, moving from an existing Freight Forwarder. Karen looks after our Australian imports, and handles all the Customs and Quarantine procedures. When she’s not busy working she enjoys running and cycling.
  • Sharon Gaynor

    Sharon Gaynor

    Accounts
    Our newest part of the team, Sharon has joined Taurus with a wealth of Accounting and Office Administration knowledge.
  • Barbara Redway

    Barbara Redway

    With 30 years of experience in consultative selling and successful transitions between vastly different industries, Barbara joined Taurus in 2021.
  • Jessica

    Jessica G

    NZ & AU Export Operations
    Coming Soon...