About Us

A visionary young man, completing a Masters degree in electrical engineering foresaw a gap in the rapidly expanding kiwifruit market in New Zealand.

He identified that the industry lacked a fruit sorting machine that combined mechanical, electrical and optical technologies, that would be faster and more accurate than conventional fruit grading machines available at the time. So he decided to build one.

That young man was Hamish Kennedy, the founder of Compac.

Hamish was the son of a kiwifruit orchardist and what he was about to build in the basement of his friend's house would revolutionize accurate, high speed sorting machines for the fresh produce market -  turning a part-time project into a global business.

Ken Moynihan

CEO of Compac

Ken has 15 years’ experience in technology executive functions including leadership roles in general management, product development and strategy. This includes roles in Compac as Chief Technology Officer and VP Engineering based in New Zealand and later as Senior Vice President and General Manager for North America at Compac/TOMRA based in California. Based in Auckland, New Zealand Ken’s focus is on the expansion of our global footprint dedicated to bringing world-class expertise and technology solutions to our customers in local markets around the globe.

Stian Andersen

VP, Head of Finance and Administration

Over my career I have developed a broad experience in finance leadership, specialising in insight, change management, controlling and risk management. I have been fortunate to have held senior and lead positions in numerous business and finance change projects including M&A, structural reorganisations and ERP implementations, and I aim to foster the same passion for change within the finance team here at Compac. I am also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales.

Even Rekdal

Chief Operations Officer 

Even joins Compac from TOMRA Collection Solutions where he was formally Vice President, Supply Chain in Germany. Graduating with a Masters degree in Engineering Design, Even started his career in product development, service and operations. Even has more than 14 years’ service with TOMRA, and prior to his most recent role, Even was based in China for five years where he was the China Country Manager for TOMRA. He established and built their business organization and operations there including the establishment of the China procurement function for TOMRA.  As Chief Operations Officer, Even will be accountable for the optimisation of our Global Operations, our Supply Chain and our quality and new product introduction systems and processes. 

Maria Limbrick

VP, Head of People & Organisation | HR

Maria joined Compac in February 2017 as the Manager – People & Capability following over five years in the civil construction industry, including Fulton Hogan and CPB/Leighton Contractors. Based in Auckland and now Regional Director, Maria has the responsibility for operational people and capability support to the Oceania region, as well as overall leadership of Compac’s people and capability functions and strategy.

Darrell Smithson

VP Global Services 

Based in California, Darrell has a background in managed services within some of the world’s most recognized industry brands. He was previously VP - Strategy Global Solutions for Schnieder Electric, where he headed a team providing strategic planning and support to Schneider’s Global Solutions Business Unit, with a focus across the key segments of services, software and digital services. At Compac, Darrell has responsibility for Compac’s global services functions comprising of; pre-sales engineering, project management and implementation post sale, along with customer service, support and training globally.