Alex Thean

Inventory Controller

Alex worked as a supply chain planner for four and a half years before joining ABO to apply her knowledge and skills at a different role. She takes full advantage of living in Southbank by heading out for brunches and coffees on the weekends, while heading to the cinemas in the evening to satisfy her love of horror films!

Andrew Binns

Managing Director

Andrew has been involved in the orthodontic materials industry since 1979. Originally from the banking and finance industry, Andrew became involved in orthodontics when he teamed up with his uncle who had just opened a dental supplies company in Sydney. He took over the helm in 1980 when the head office moved to Melbourne. His business philosophy revolves around delivering high levels of service, and having fun. He is a competitive sailor in the Couta Boat class.

Xiao Ju (Michelle) Zhang

P.A. to Mr. Binns

 Xiao Ju left her previous role as a paraplanner in the financial planning industry and eventually found herself taking over as Mr. Binns’ P.A in March 2010. She is ABO’s resident personal development expert, supplier of beef jerkey and also loves dodgeball.

Matthew Grant

Product Manager

Matt has been a valued team member since June 2005, when he came to ABO from the pharmaceuticals industry. He has enormous reserves of energy and has been known to be in more than one place at the same time. He was a swimming champion in a previous life but now enjoys surfing, snowboarding and motorcross.
Matthew is instrumental in new market and product development at ABO.

Denise Huy

Finance Manager

Denise is ABO’s longest-serving team member with more than 35 years’ experience in accounts and administration and is therefore the administrative backbone of the company. She wishes she had an enviable golf handicap and one day hopes to become a fanatic, following the Aussie cricket team around the globe.

Rachel McLees

Territory Manager, VIC/ NZ

Originally from Myrtleford, Rachel joined the ABO team in April 2011, having returned to Victoria after working as an orthodontic nurse in Townsville. She also spent several years working with a general dentist and has completed her Certificate III in Dental Assisting. She loves the outdoors, especially snowboarding and bike riding, but wouldn’t complain about spending a good few hours shopping either!

Nicolle King

Administrative Supervisor

Joining ABO in April 2011, Nicolle has spent the last few years working as head nurse at a large orthodontic practice in Frankston. Here she had the opportunity to attend national orthodontic conferences as well as completing her Certificate III in Dental Assisting. While her time on the Peninsula confirmed her love of the beach, she’s now embracing a more urban lifestyle which allows her to continue exploring Melbourne’s best restaurants and grow her addiction to great coffee and chocolate.

Isabel Martinez

Inventory Analyst

Isabel joined ABO in September 2011 after moving to Melbourne from Colombia. As an economist, she worked for four years at an insurance company in such diverse areas as marketing, treasury and collections. Now she is applying her considerable numerical skills and abilities to inventory and fiscal analysis. She loves warm weather and enjoys sunsets at the beach. She also loves Melbournians and the lifestyle which they embrace.

Leyla Eski

Customer Service Representative

Having worked in the dental industry for the past nine years, Leyla Eski brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team. Coming from a Turkish, Serbian and Romanian background, Leyla throws herself into Melbourne’s cultural events such as the Australian Open, Melbourne Fashion Week and the Melbourne Cup. When she’s not spending time with her family, Leyla likes to indulge in her two guilty pleasures: watching reality television and eating chocolate! During the football season, Leyla can be heard shouting, “Go the Pies!” as she is a proud Collingwood Football Club supporter.

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