Get to know the people behind GPP.


A diverse range of event specialists who don’t shy away from a solid 20 hour day and bring even the most outlandish creative vision to life.

Together we bring decades of experience working across the globe in the entertainment and corporate sectors. We thrive off producing high-tech solutions for our clients and delivering unsurpassed event experiences.

MEET THE TEAM.

LEON DALTON HEADSHOT
  • PARTNER | PRODUCTION

    Based in Indonesia, Leon oversees all GPP events in Asia and the Americas, delivering the most awe-inspiring events and paving the way as an industry leader.

    Before co-founding GPP with MJ in 2016, Leon has established himself as a powerhouse of Production and Sound Engineering with over two decades of extensive experience across the industry.

MJ VAN LINGEN HEADSHOT
  • PARTNER | PRODUCTION

    Head of our Auckland hub, MJ oversees all of GPP’s events in New Zealand and Australia. MJ takes the most ambitious projects from concept to delivery with ease.

    Before joining forces with Leon and starting GPP in 2016, MJ has earned his reputation in the events industry delivering technical solutions and projects for Australasia’s biggest provider of video, Big Picture.

ANDY HOLLINGSWORTH HEADSHOT
  • PRODUCTION | OPERATIONS

    Andy is the person that keeps the GPP cogs rolling, with a proven track record of success in executing large-scale events across New Zealand.

    His calm demeanour, unwavering focus on efficiency, and exceptional communication skills have made him a trusted and indispensable part of the GPP team since he started working with us in 2023.

  • CREATIVE DESIGN | EVENT DELIVERY

    Andrew pivoted into the events field from graphic design and branding, previously working as the creative mind behind the NZ based branding acency Woo Media.

    A master of Adobe, Andrew brings his visual skills to centre stage, planning and delivering captivating visuals for GPP’s wide array of shows.

  • PARTNER | CREATIVE

    Jason has over two decades of experience designing and delivering medium to large-scale shows and events, including broadcasting, concerts, immersive experiences, corporate events and art installations.

    Before his merger with GPP in 2022, he was the director of Negative Space. His clients have always known Jason as the one who can ‘make anything happen’. He creates one of a kind lighting, media and overall show design, making unique projects come to life.

Jack Hooper headshot
  • LIGHTING DESIGN | EVENT DELIVERY

    With a passion for transforming spaces through the art of illumination, Jack is GPP’s in house lighting designer and event technician.

    Combining technical expertise with an eye for creativity, Jack seamlessly blends light, color, and shadow to evoke emotions and enhance the atmosphere of any event.

STACEY HENDERSON HEADSHOT
  • PRODUCTION | H&S

    Coming from a theatre background, Stacey brings with her the perfect combination of experience in event coordination, logistics and operations planning.

    Stacey has been working with GPP since 2019, joining the crew full time in 2022. She makes all our large scale ambitious projects possible by overseeing Health and Safety. Her strong understanding of legislation ensures safety and smooth delivery at every GPP event.

  • OFFICE MANAGER

    Maja’s background in operations and management in the managed office, business services and accounting fields has helped her build a track record of streamlining processes and optimising efficiency.

    With a passion for business development and equally at home in the worlds of spreadsheets and creatives, she transforms internal structures into smooth, well-oiled machinery.

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