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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 Manager
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.
Sam Bromfield
Used Vehicle Manager
I have been with Albany Toyota since 2014. Having grown up in the car industry, my knowledge is extensive helping find the right vehicle to suit the right person. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, watching sport and having a laugh.
Mark Lydon
Used Vehicle Consultant
I have worked with The Albany Toyota Family since 1999. I am a mad Football supporter of Leicester City FC, current champions of the English Premier League and quarter finalists of the European Champions League - Blue Army!
Noel Pethig
Used Vehicle Consultant
I have been with Albany Toyota for seventeen years and really do enjoy working for the company. I love meeting new customers and friends through work. My favourite pastime is dining out and being a couch potato watching most sports.
Joseph Ruiz
Used Vehicle Consultant
I have been in the sales industry since 2011 but only started in the motor industry in 2016. The thing I enjoy about it the most is that I get to meet people in different walks of life which makes every day a day of learning. Outside of work I am an avid basketball and UFC fan!
Carl Jamieson
Vehicle Sales Consultant
I have been selling Toyota vehicles for the last 13 years, I starting selling Toyotas at Albany Toyota for the Mackenzie family and worked for North Shore Toyota for the past 8 years. The main reason I moved to Warkworth Toyota is because of my wife and kids. I was born in Christchurch and I am a mad crusaders supporter.
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.
Andrew Sander
Assistant Service Manager
It’s a privilege to be involved with an industry leader such as Toyota, I have worked in the automotive industry for the last 20 years, starting as an apprentice through to workshop foreman. I really enjoy helping with the servicing requirements of our fantastic customer base. In my spare time I enjoy yacht racing and anything to do with the water.
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.
Hayley Bromfield
Service Advisor
I joined the Albany Toyota team in 2019 after being in the automotive industry for around 2 ½ years. I’m loving being part of such a great team, and enjoy nothing more than seeing a customer happy with the fantastic service we provide here at Albany Toyota. I’m keen to build on my knowledge and grow within the company. I love going on adventures with my friends, watching my nephew grow up, sunny days and the occasional wine.
Prevesh Pillay
Service Advisor
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.
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.
Jake Sadd
Parts Representative
I have been with Toyota for the last two years. I enjoy the challenge of finding solutions to the customer’s problems and doing my best to exceed their expectations. Outside of work, I am an active member through Motorsport New Zealand, competing in a range of club sport events throughout the North Island.
Amber Harvey
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.
Daniel Markovina
Parts Consultant
I joined the Albany Toyota parts team in June of 2019, I have been in the automotive industry since August 2017, on the weekends I enjoy motorcycling, I do yacht racing and I love driving. I look forward to increasing my knowledge of parts and the Toyota Brand.
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.
Brendan Langdon
Business Manager
I joined the team at Albany Motors in 2014 as a used car salesman. In 2015 Albany Motors purchased Warkworth Toyota, and that's been my home base ever since. In my spare time I enjoy traveling the world.
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.
Glenda Daken
Customer Service Manager
I joined Albany Toyota earlier in 2019 as part of the CRM team. I enjoy meeting and talking with customers whilst supporting the Sales and Service teams. Away from work I am busy with my family life and other work commitments.
