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Albany Toyota
Meet the team
Haydn Mackenzie
CEO
I’m proud to be part of the Albany Toyota team for the past 15 years. I took over as CEO of Albany 5 years ago and have a fantastic group of staff around me that make this family owned and operated business great to be part of. In my spare time I enjoy dirt-biking and fishing.
Helgard Dannhauser
New Vehicle Consultant
I first joined the automotive industry in 1989 and after all these years, I still enjoy meeting new people and help them choose their new vehicles and make the delivery process a memorable one. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with the family. I am also a keen yachtsman that loves spending time on the water with friends.
Clint Brown
Fleet Manager
I joined the family team at Albany Toyota in November 2015 and love the role of Fleet Manager as it combines my previous skills in broadcasting and sales. Away from work I play golf, and spend time with my son’s football teams for Hibiscus Coast either as coach manager or transporter.
Joe Cao
New Vehicle Consultant
I have been in the car sales industry since 2011, I am so proud to be part of the Albany Toyota family. With my experience and my passion, I can assure you that your visit will be one to remember. I am excited for the opportunity to assist you with your next new car purchase.
Nikhilesh Nair
Service Manager
I joined the team in April 2015 as a Service Advisor. In 2016 I moved in the position of Service Manager for our Browns Bay branch. I enjoy travelling with family and cooking.
Prevesh Pillay
Assistant Service Manager
I joined the Albany Toyota team in June 2019. I have 10 years of experience and a vast array of knowledge in the Toyota brand, having trained at the Toyota factory and mastering all aspects of aftersales. My hope is to enhance our customers experience with each visit, by creating more customer smiles. In my spare time, I enjoying travelling, watching Formula 1 and football.
Hirdesh Sharma
Foreman/Controller
I started my career at Albany Toyota as a technician and worked my way up to foreman. I manage our excellent team of technicians in making sure our work is to the highest standard. In my spare time I love playing soccer, currently I play for the local Albany team.
Colin Langdon
Parts Manager
I’ve been with Albany Toyota for 26 years as the Parts Manager. I’m married with four children, I have two grandchildren and two on the way. My interests are boating, fishing and kayaking. I enjoy the challenges of the job as well as all the people I meet and work with.
Amber Munford
Parts Consultant
I joined the parts team at Albany Toyota in September 2018, I have been getting my hands dirty in the automotive industry for over 16 years. Working in a variety of roles including parts, service and on the workshop floor. I am passionate about Land Rovers and 4WD driving, having competed in the National 4WD drive trials both as driver and co-driver and I am the current President of the Land Rover Owners Club of Auckland.
Murray Briden
Parts Consultant
Hi! I have joined the Albany Toyota Parts team recently.
Jenny Yakunina
Group Business Manager
I joined the Finance Team at Albany Toyota in 2012. I am very passionate about the Toyota brand and I’m driven to exceed our customers’ expectations. I enjoy the challenge of arranging the most suitable vehicle financing packages for our customers.
Kathy Canterbury
Accountant
I joined the team at Albany Toyota in January 2008 as the group Accountant. it was my first interview in New Zealand after leaving South Africa. I love my job and I hope that there will be another 10 years to come. My Husband and I are so grateful and happy that we have found another place to call home and love New Zealand.
