Steve Thompson
Global Sales Manager
Steve brings over 25 years of experience in the global fencing market, with a proven track record of delivering value to customers and driving growth through high-performing teams. His career includes leadership roles with one of New Zealand’s largest electric fencing brands, a key part in the original Euro Corporation team, and time with a national rural supplies company, each chapter deepening his knowledge of the industry and sharpening his focus on exceptional customer outcomes.
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Now back with the Summit Steel family, Steve leads our customer-facing team both in New Zealand and across the international markets we serve. Passionate about the fencing industry and its future, Steve is driven to ensure that Summit Steel & Wire continues to set the standard in quality, service, and innovation.
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Known for his energy and team-first mindset, Steve is a natural coach who thrives on helping people grow and succeed. He believes that strong relationships and a deep understanding of customers are the keys to long-term success.
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Outside of work, Steve is married to Phoebe and is a proud dad. His daughter is a talented musical theatre performer, and his son is training to become a future educator. A self-professed adrenaline junkie, you will often find him chasing thrills on the mountain bike trails or snowboarding slopes when he is not at work.
Aaron Tozer
Sales Manager - NZ Sales
Aaron joined the Summit team in 2023 and is based at our Christchurch office. Aaron is responsible for our sales of wire fencing products into the NZ markets. This includes overseeing our key account relationships with our rural merchant partners. With a decade of Sales Management / Account Management experience under his belt, he has always been committed to customers achieving optimum results through high service levels.
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Outside of work, Aaron enjoys spending as much time with his young family as possible. A sports fan by nature he takes every opportunity to get out on the golf course, up the mountain snowboarding, or partake in anything sports or outdoors related.
