Managing Director
Born in Italy in 1960, Massimo studied mechanical engineering at the Technikum in Winterthur, Switzerland, before embarking on a 15-year career in the high fashion industry. In 2000, he settled permanently in New Zealand with his Kiwi wife, Jo, where his professional focus began to evolve.
Driven by a passion for design, performance, and the quality of indoor environments, Massimo returned to his engineering roots. In 2010, he founded Solutionair—an innovative company dedicated to delivering energy-efficient ventilation, heating, and cooling systems to the New Zealand building industry. His vision is guided by a simple yet powerful principle: creating healthier, more comfortable living spaces for everyone.
General Manager
Nikolai joined Solutionair in 2020, working before in the aviation industry in Germany and New Zealand. He holds a degree in Product Engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) from Germany but built much of his career in account and contract management, most recently at Air New Zealand. Living now since 2013 in Pukekohe with his Argentine wife and two young Kiwi children, Nikolai combines technical expertise with commercial insight. At Solutionair, he has played a key role in strengthening the company’s position as a provider of high-performance HVAC solutions and delivering a new level of service for New Zealanders seeking healthier indoor climates.
Sales Manager
Born in South Africa, Wayne originally set his sights on becoming a professional tennis player before ultimately pursuing Mechanical Engineering — a decision that laid the foundation for his career in the HVAC industry. After relocating to New Zealand 11 years ago, Wayne began introducing European-designed heat recovery ventilation systems into the residential market. What started as a technical pursuit quickly developed into a passion — driven by deeper questions around heating, cooling, energy performance, and indoor air quality in modern homes.
Over time, Wayne expanded his expertise into the commercial sector, developing experience in HVAC design, system integration, and compliance requirements. This broader exposure has shaped his holistic approach: delivering complete, straightforward, and health-focused mechanical solutions tailored to each project.As Sales Manager at Solutionair, Wayne’s focus is on delivering state-of-the-art MVHR systems with seamless integration for heating and cooling where required. His driving principles are energy efficiency, indoor air quality, long-term comfort, and overall occupant wellness.
Building Performance Engineer
Donat began his journey in 2008, studying Environmental Engineering in Hamburg. While completing his BSc and MSc, he worked in engineering firms and became a certified Energy Efficiency Expert for Buildings in Germany. Driven by a passion for sustainable design, he went on to establish his own engineering office, specialising in thermal optimisation and HVAC design for both new builds and retrofits.
In 2024, Donat moved to New Zealand with his family, joining Solutionair the following year. Today, his expertise in heating and cooling load calculations plays a key role in helping the team deliver climate control solutions that are energy-efficient, reliable, and built to last.
