Previous Winner Interview by AMA: Argus ManuTech GM, Nathan Hay

Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa (AMA) interviewed Argus ManuTech General Manager, Nathan Hay, for a blog post spotlighting the 2026 Manufacturing Leader of the Year Award, featuring him as the 2025 winner in their previous-winner story. Nathan reflected on what the recognition meant for Argus and our people, and shared practical leadership lessons aimed at encouraging strong nominations for 2026.

In the feature, Nathan describes the award as a shared-team milestone and that the recognition “belonged to everyone.” He notes the immediate lift in visibility—driving more enquiries and attracting high-profile visits from national and international leaders, including the Prime Minister, the Minister for Manufacturing, the EU Ambassador, and NASA’s Deputy Director. He also highlights the fundamentals that mattered most: clear communication, empowering ownership, investing in capability and training, staying curious, and backing yourself through self-doubt—plus simple advice to nominators: back your people, be honest and specific, and show real impact.

Link to the full post here: Spotlight on the 2026 Manufacturing Leader of the Year