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Meet the team
Glen Rutherford
CEO
Glen has been with GWD’s since 1995 starting his career as an apprentice technician, becoming one of NZ’s most respected Toyota technicians as well as being Lexus qualified and a Hybrid specialist. Before becoming CEO in 2017 he was our Queenstown branch manager. Interests include hunting, fishing, jet-boats, cars, music and spending time with family and friends.
Branch Manager
Lindsay Moffatt
Branch Manager
Lindsay has been with GWD’s since 92, starting is sales, then marketing he now manages Invercargill operations. You’ll find him playing Guitar for Bin-Jamin on weekends.
New Cars
Jeremy Walker
New Toyota Manager
Jeremy used to assemble Toyota’s back in the day, now he’s taken over the reins of Toyota sales manager. He’s been selling Toyota’s since 1990.
Allan Clark
New Vehicle Sales
Allan’s been selling new cars with GWD’s since 1991, he’s passionate about Toyota’s and rugby, being a lifetime member at his local club.
Shane Leighton
New Vehicle Sales
A born and bred southland boy through and through, Shane joined the team in 2016 making full use of his passion for meeting new people.
Used Cars
Rhys White
Used Sales Manager
Rhys grew up in the automotive industry and has three strong passions, cars, music and people. He joined the team in 2010 and now runs the used cars operation.
Brent Parker
Used Vehicle Sales
Brent’s been selling Toyotas for GWD’s since 2002, he’s a keen motorsports enthusiast and enjoys a good game of Southland rugby.
Peter Shaw
Direct Deliveries & Used Vehicle Sales
Peter knows his Toyotas having been involved in the industry since 1988, a keen gardener, fisherman and grandfather.
Service
Geoff Ellenden
Service Manager
Geoff joined the family in 1995, he loves working with his great team of technicians and outside of work duck shooting and trial bike riding.
Saras Williamson
Senior Service Advisor
Saras has been advising clients on their servicing options since 2012 she loves helping our clients find the servicing options that suit their needs.
Donna Leighton
Service Advisor
Donna is one of the first faces you’ll see when bringing your vehicle in for a service. Donna enjoys travelling around when she can.
Alannah Henderson
Service Advisor
Alannah joined the team in 2016, she’s always happy to advise clients on their servicing needs, outside of work you’ll find her somewhere near a basketball court.
Parts
Peter Simpson
Parts Manager
Peter has been in the parts industry since 1969 so is extremely knowledgeable, outside of GWD’s Pete, a keen outdoorsman, loves tramping and fishing.
Rhys Walker-Johns
Parts Advisor
Rhys works the parts counter at GWDs and loves the feeling of closing a big sale. Out of work you’ll find him drumming for two local bands.
Grant Wishart
Parts Advisor
Grant enjoys working in the automotive industry and all the variety it brings. A real entertainer you’ll find him doing musical theatre and rock n’ roll dancing.
Graham Neilson
Parts Advisor
Graham joined the GWD family in 1979 spending most of his time in parts. Outside of work you’ll catch him running, biking and competing in triathlons.
Finance, Insurance & Toyota Care
Sandy Pascoe
Business Manager
Sandy started with GWD’s in June 2016. She looks after all our clients for finance, insurance, warranties and more. She’s actively involved in the Rock’n’Roll Club.
Administration & Business Support
Hamish Tonkin
Group Marketing Manager
Hamish joined the team in 2014 after graduating from the University of Otago. He helps look after the marketing and loves his cars and rugby.
Maureen Gill
Receptionist
Maureen has been in the motor industry for as long as she can remember. She enjoys being the first contact for GWD’s and is very passionate about Toyota.
