Our Team
Matt Jones
MD Asia
Matt has an SME background with more than a decade of general management experience in electronic equipment manufacturing and systems integration. He managed Innovative Energies in Auckland (now Helios Power Solutions) for 10 years, and during this period increased business profitability despite the global financial crisis by focusing on specially targeted areas of international business development. This involved innovative electrical, mechanical and IT product based solutions. These products and solutions are now integrated with some multinational companies and are exported worldwide.
Matt has set up operations in Singapore and is passionate about growing business in the Middle East and Asian regions. Matt drives business forward using regional staff and the expertise available from the Helios Power Solutions Group . Personal interests outside of the office include running the dog, socialising, maintaining fitness, sharing ideas and listening to all types of music.
Andrew Sharp
CEO
Andrew joined the Helios Group in 2021. Prior to this he had successfully started, grown, or turned around five different organisations across four different industries. He believes that business is all about people and that by helping to better our people and build strong relationships, we get stronger and more fulfilling businesses that can best serve our customers and last multi generations.
Outside work, Andrew is married and has two young, very energetic boys and uses some of his spare time to continue his fellowship work with the Next Foundation – working on complex systems in the childhood poverty space in NZ.
Jessa Santillan
Office Manager
Jessa has been in the financial management industry for 8 years and has been supporting Helios Singapore operations for 6 years in different capacities. Jessa was recently promoted to Office Manager for Middle/ East Asian Operations and is proud to support customer requirements including key tasks such as sales order confirmations and logistics support. Lead times are constantly changing in these challenging times but we know your orders will be in good hands with Jessa. Helios customers are lucky to have a friendly voice at the end of the phone in case of changes which now seem commonplace for the industry. Jessa also handles most logistics support and has many tools available to her with the advantage of being in the biggest transshipment port in the world!
Jessa has worked in the Philippines, Singapore and is now based in Dubai to support the growing Helios business and its customers to contribute to business success and stability for Helios in the MEA Region. Personal interests outside of the office include travelling, trying out new cuisines and activities, watching movies and being with her dogs.
Greg Russell
Director
Greg is an Auckland based businessman, and has been a Director of the group since 2006. Prior to the Helios group of companies he was involved in bringing together a number of companies in the electronic security industry to form Intek Security Products. He is passionate about building successful businesses, and brings strong management, entrepreneurial and financial experience to the group. Personal interests include sailing, motor racing and outdoor activities.
