Elevating Support with Our New Team!

Recently, Awanui Scientific welcomed Karen Good and Emma McDonald to the team as Business Development Managers, supporting clients across the North and South respectively. Both Karen and Emma bring valuable experience and a strong commitment to providing responsive, high-quality support. They will be working with clients to deliver solutions that support analytical and commercial outcomes through a collaborative, value-focused approach. They’re looking forward to connecting with you soon.


Karen Good – North

Karen began her career in the veterinary sector, training as a veterinary nurse and spending over a decade in full-time clinical practice. She later transitioned into veterinary pharmaceutical sales, before broadening her experience across the medical pharmaceutical and medical capital equipment sectors in the United Kingdom.

Since moving to Aotearoa over eight years ago, Karen has held a number of leadership roles including business development leader, head of sales, general manager of retail services, and operations manager.

Outside of work, Karen enjoys caring for her two cats, maintaining tropical fish aquariums, and keeps active with aquafit and exploring the local walkways. She is also a volunteer for Make-A-Wish NZ, capturing wishes and delivering them once everything is in place.

Karen is based in Auckland and her contact details are:
E: Karen.good@awanuigroup.co.nz
M: 027 604 8690


Emma McDonald – South

Emma has spent all her career in the veterinary sector. Along the way, she’s worked in a variety of roles including veterinary nursing, inventory management, practice management, sales, business development, communications, and marketing.

These experiences have given her a well-rounded business understanding and insight into how Awanui can partner with clients to achieve great outcomes.

Emma enjoys making the most of the mountains for skiing, as well as the surrounding countryside for horse riding and walking her dog.

Emma is based in Timaru and her contact details are:
E: Emma.McDonald@awanuigroup.co.nz
M: 027 644 6892