We strive to provide a better level of service, one that inspires our clients to tell everyone they meet about their satisfying experience during the successful sale or purchase of their business through Tabak Business Sales.

Our five branches are each managed by one of our senior management group which ensures our clients receive consistency in systems and service throughout the country. Everyone in our management team has personally owned or managed businesses and has an excellent understanding of what business is about.

We apply a hands on approach, seeking solutions and using our wide ranging experience to recommend all appropriate actions necessary in order to achieve the desired outcome for both Seller and Buyer. Our Tabak team philosophy to selling business means that where appropriate our Sellers and Buyers have access to the very best expertise available from our nationwide selling team.

We're totally committed to:

• Providing and continuously developing an innovative and professional service that meets or exceeds our clients’ expectations.
• We will meet your business sale or purchase goals with dedicated individual attention and professionalism.
• Listening to, and working with our clients to develop a clear understanding of their requirements.
• Marketing premium businesses that offer buyers a higher level of security and a better return on investment.

Kevin Kerr
Managing Director

Kevin operates from the Tauranga Office and has been with Tabak for the past 5 years, having previously owned his own business for 9 years and holding a senior management position with a large corporate. Kevin is relentless in his pursuit of efficiencies through systems and takes great delight in seeing clients benefit from better systems and support.

Alex Smith
Manager, Auckland

Alex operates from the Auckland office and has been with Tabak for almost two years, after 6 years in financial services. Over the years, Alex has gained extensive experience in operations, governance and marketing management. In particular, through both his corporate and personal endeavours, Alex has been involved in numerous market viability studies and new business / product launches. Alex’s qualifications include a Bachelor Degree in Business and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in International Marketing.

Murray Yeates
Manager, Hamilton

Murray operates from the Hamilton Office - being in a management role from the age of 19 and having ownership and part-ownership of 5 businesses, has given Murray a strong business background. Knowledge and study have been a big part of his life spending many years studying business through private and University organisations, giving him the theory to go with his practical business knowledge. Murray describes himself as someone with a passion for business, sport and family.

Toni Palmer
Manager, Tauranga

Toni is the Manager of Tabak’s Tauranga office. She is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for a large BOP manufacturing company and a Business Mentor for the Chamber of Commerce. Toni presents many training courses within her industry and presents public seminars on buying, selling and adding value to businesses. Toni has many years of experience in both business ownership and business appraisals in the local Tauranga area, combined with a strong interest and commitment in helping local businesses to succeed.

Jack Carroll

Manager, Wellington

Jack operates from Wellington office, and has 17 years experience in professional services environments in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Asia. He is previously a partner with KPMG in New Zealand and Managing Director of BearingPoint Inc in New Zealand and South East Asia. Jack has graduate and post graduate degrees in business and extensive practical experience across a range of industries including professional services, technology, financial services, retailing, manufacturing and telecommunications. Jack has been involved in a number of large scale business acquisitions in New Zealand and overseas. Jack's passion is for creative strategic thinking with a focus on getting results.

Damien Fahey
Manager, Christchurch

Damien operates from the Christchurch Office, and comes to Tabak with 21 years experience in industries as diverse as financial services, telecommunications and manufacturing. Damien’s wide-ranging experience enables him to bring a practical, in-depth understanding of business to all his clients. He is passionate about helping business buyers and sellers alike achieve success.