Suzuki New Zealand advises of sad passing.
It is with great sadness, we learn of the passing of Suzuki New Zealand stalwart, Simon Meade on Saturday 18 May, after a tragic car accident.
Simon was far from just an employee and became a great friend and mentor to many of at Suzuki New Zealand, their dealers, and everyone he dealt with. He was instrumental in Suzuki New Zealand’s success over the last 25 years and has been pivotal in helping make Suzuki the company they are today. Primarily involved in the Motorcycle Department, and more recently the reintroduction of Suzuki Marine and then Aftersales, he was someone who never stopped looking for and mastering any challenge that was put in front of him, always pushing himself and everyone around to be the best they could be.
Simon was also someone who never sat still, equally passionate about his work as he was about anything that moved – motorcycles, water skis, mountain bikes, cars, even model aeroplanes. But above all else he was totally devoted to his family – his wife Jenny, his sons Brent and Tennessee, his daughter Lily, his mother Sally, and his daughter in law Marie, supporting their dreams and pursuits anyway he could. Our thoughts and fond memories go out to Jenny and the extended family during this time.
