Our People
Yunca is built on the strength of its people. Many have been with us for decades. More than ten team members have dedicated 20+ years, driving progress together with Terry and the team.
Karyna plays a key role in driving innovation and growth at Yunca Group.
Karyna oversees Yunca’s four branches throughout New Zealand and India and also leads EnPot Limited, where Yunca is a major shareholder. Based in the Waikato with her partner and three sons, Karyna spends around a third of the year on-site at Yunca’s factories.
Since taking over leadership of the company in 2020 as part of her family’s succession plan, Karyna has continued to grow the business. She is laser focused on constant innovation and thoughtful design to keep building on Yunca’s strong legacy of quality engineering.
Terry Young, founder of Yunca Group, has spent decades building the company’s success through hands-on leadership. In recent years, he handed the CEO role to his daughter, Karyna, ensuring the next generation continues to drive innovation at Yunca.
Still based at the Invercargill head office, Terry remains actively involved. He enjoys blending business and family, famously naming Yunca’s signature wood fires after his grandchildren. Terry continues to collaborate closely with Karyna on engineering contracts, emerging opportunities, and the commercialisation of green energy innovations, such as the EnPot technology.
Selucio joined Yunca in 2017, bringing with him broad global expertise from a range of sectors. Originally from Brazil, Selucio has worked in leadership roles across engineering, operations, and team development.
Selucio combines an analytical mindset with practical experience in lean manufacturing and process improvement. He is passionate about continuous improvement and skilled in using tools such as 5s, PDCA, VMS, RCA and other lean management systems to create more intelligent, efficient workflows.
Selucio holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and a specialised qualification in Management and Technology in Construction. When he’s not busy optimising Yunca’s Operations you’ll find him catching waves, riding motorbikes or cycling. Never a dull moment!
Glen is the go-to team member at Yunca for everyone’s questions. Since he first walked through the door almost 15 years ago, he has built up a deep technical understanding of Yunca’s operations. Starting as Store Manager, he has progressed through many roles and most recently promoted to Factory Foreman in 2021.
As the resident Health and Safety Rep at HQ, Glen is committed to continuous learning, making workplace safety a top priority. When he is not at work he enjoys getting away in the caravan and attempting to fish.
Orlie is the Chief Draftsman at Yunca Group, supporting both the Heating and Engineering divisions. He specialises in creating precise technical drawings, preparing bills of materials, and ensuring design accuracy and compliance. Detail-oriented and creative, Orlie excels in both design and fabrication.
Originally from the Philippines, Orlie holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He spent a decade in engineering and design roles before relocating to New Zealand with his family.
Outside of work Orlie enjoys mountain biking, fishing, bush walking and fixing up anything electronic.
Mark became General Manager of Yunca Dunedin in 2018, bringing strong leadership and a focus on innovation. Since that time, he’s led improvements in processes and introduced new machinery with a focus on boosting efficiency.
His journey with Yunca began in 1993 as an assembly worker, later becoming a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator. He further honed his engineering skills at Farra Sheetmetal Engineering and returned to Yunca with valuable experience.
Outside of work, Mark enjoys time with his children and grandkids and plays competitive football in the Dunedin Masters League.
Warwick brings over 40 years of precision engineering expertise to Yunca’s Dunedin branch, where he leads all aspects of CAD design and supports CNC programming and Ostendo Manufacturing software customisation.
Starting his career as a Toolmaker in 1982, Warwick earned Trade and Advanced Trade Certificates before transitioning into CAD design for global automotive and whiteware industries. He also holds a Diploma in Business Studies and Computer Programming.
Warwick is a licensed pilot and instructor for light sport aircraft… engineering on the ground and in the sky.
Sekaia acts as a bridge between the engineering design and production teams at Yunca. As Engineering Production Coordinator, he ensures engineering requirements are seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing process to keep production running efficiently and safely. Sekaia works with suppliers, as well as the engineering and manufacturing teams at Yunca to ensure alignment and to uphold quality and safety standards.
He brings a strong practical background as an Engineering and Service Technician in both energy and chemical boiler plants. That hands-on experience helps him translate design intent into reliable, quality finished products.
Outside of work, Sekaia is a family man and enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.
