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Rutherford & Bond Toyota and King Toyota
Meet the team
Derek Tilyard
Chief Executive Officer
I’m proud to represent the trusted Toyota brand. At Rutherford & Bond Toyota, we’re committed to ensuring that every one of our customers, walks away with an exceptional customer experience.
Michael Maitland
General Sales Manager
I have been a member of the Rutherford & Bond Toyota Team since 2005. After more than 15 years in the automotive industry, I still love seeing a happy customer drive away in their new car. I am proud to work for a respected & trusted brand, and I love working with such a great team and great customers. Outside the office, I enjoy keeping busy outdoors on the golf course or cycling.
Tom MacIntyre
Fleet Account Manager
I returned in 2019 to take up the role of Fleet Manager for Rutherford and Bond Toyota. I work in the New Vehicle department helping with the requirements of fleet and business customers. We have a cool team of people across the branch. No day is the same and it is great seeing how excited customers are when they collect their new vehicles. Working in an industry with evolving technologies is also fun. I have two young children so that keeps me busy! I enjoy catching up with friends & family and love any form of Motorsport.
Rietta John
Stock Control Manager
You will usually find me hidden away in my office. My role involves getting all the new cars prepped and ready to be collected by their new owners! It’s a busy role but I thrive on the challenges each day brings. Family is the biggest drive for me, and I want to ensure that each new car which goes out the door is perfect for the family who purchases. I have been in the vehicle industry for over 20 years and look forward to many more at Rutherford and Bond Toyota.
Allen Lin
New Vehicle Consultant
I started at Rutherford and Bond and King Toyota in November 2022 as Sales Cadet. I enjoy meeting customers and helping them find their next new car. Outside of the office, I enjoy a bit of gaming and Netflix!
Kyle Lane
Service Manager
I have worked for Rutherford & Bond Toyota for 20 years now. Starting off in the Workshop in Wellington, I later moved to a Service Manager position at our Porirua branch and now I am back in Wellington where I have been Service Manager for the last 5 years. I love the industry as no day is the same and there is always something new and exciting to learn. On top of that we have a top-notch group of people working here. After a long career in Motorsport, I am now enjoying life a little slower, working around home and trying to keep up with my daughters, Gemma, and Nina.
Grace Clower
Service Advisor Team Leader
I started here at Rutherford & Bond Toyota in October 2021 as a Service Advisor. I enjoy the great team we have here and the collaborative atmosphere. Everyone works so well together and are very supportive. Outside of work I enjoy reading and watching musicals.
Kevin Nash
Parts Manager
I have been with the Rutherford & Bond Toyota team since day one. I manage the Wellington Parts Department, one of the finest parts operations in the country. It is cliché; however, it is the people that I enjoy most about my job. I work alongside some very clever and interesting people; we have a great blend here at Rutherford & Bond. Outside of work, I am a Football mad Everton supporter and have an interest in local club football, apart from that I enjoy my weekends with my wife, family, oh and the dog.
Alphonse Joseph
Parts Team Leader
I have been with the Parts & Accessories team at Rutherford & Bond Toyota Wellington since 2017. I have a passion for cars, and I bring this enthusiasm to my day-to-day tasks. I love the customers I work with and the fast-paced life of the Parts Department! In my weekends, you’ll find me on a soccer pitch or playing beach volleyball around the bays!
Felix Landon
Parts Advisor
I joined the Rutherford & Bond Toyota team as a Vehicle Groomer back in January 2022, I am now working alongside the Parts & Accessories team as a Parts Consultant. This opportunity has given me the chance to learn a lot about the automotive industry and I am enjoying learning about all things parts. I am fortunate to be working alongside great teams and people on a daily basis. In my spare time I like to play music with my band and go for walks around the city.
Hayden Wright
Parts Advisor
I joined the Rutherford & Bond Team in June 2022 as a Parts Advisor. I help to serve Wellington’s demand for Genuine Toyota Parts and Products. I enjoy the team atmosphere and excellent work ethic here at Rutherford & Bond Toyota. I spend my spare time fixing, modifying, and collecting classic vehicles, mostly Toyotas!
Jacqui Wierenga
Group Business Manager
I started with Toyota New Zealand in the Graduate Programme in 2017 where I completed my final secondment at Rutherford and Bond Toyota Wellington and have remained here since. I began in the New Vehicle department and then moved into my current Finance & Insurance Consultant role. Meeting customers and a great team environment are the best parts of working here at Rutherford & Bond. Outside of work I enjoy spending time outdoors playing sport and going on road trips around New Zealand.
Joe Walklin
Chief Financial Officer
I joined the team here at Rutherford & Bond Toyota in 2015 where I have had several titles leading up to my current role of CFO: managing the Accounting and IT functions of the group. I am proud to be a part of Rutherford & Bond, working alongside a great team as well as having daily opportunities and challenges to keep me motivated and engaged. If I’m not in the gym, you’ll find me behind the lens of a camera.
Kelsey Drysdale
Business Support Team Leader
I joined the Rutherford & Bond Toyota family in 2011 with a passion for motorsport and the motor industry. I enjoy the challenges the industry brings, and I am always looking forward to what’s next. In my spare time you will find me renovating our house and training for Rock ‘n’ Roll dance competitions.
Georgia Griffin
Accounts Clerk
I started with Rutherford and Bond in February 2021 as Accounts Clerk in our Business Support team here in Wellington. I love the challenge of the size of this business and dealing with the staff from all the different sites we manage. In my spare time I enjoy a bit of gaming and crafting - quiet evenings in are a joy.
Dylan Bray
Accounts Clerk
I started at Rutherford & Bond in June 2022, I enjoy the wonderful support given by the team, and that no two days are the same here! In my spare time I enjoy keeping active and spending time with friends!
Mara Kerschbaumer
CLM Manager & HR Advisor
I started with Rutherford & Bond Toyota in the middle of May 2022. I love the variety of my role and the wonderful, diverse, and interesting people I work alongside. When I’m not playing golf, riding my horse or at the gym, you’ll find me in the kitchen baking or cooking!
Jess McLay
Customer Relationship Consultant
I became part of the Customer Support team at Rutherford & Bond Toyota in September 2021. I love the great team environment and that we are presented with many opportunities to learn new skills. When I’m not at work I enjoy watching movies, spending time with friends and family and being creative whether that’s through photography, design, or makeup.
Phoebe McCoy
Marketing Manager
I started with Rutherford & Bond and King Toyota in April 2021 where I was welcomed into the Customer Support team as Marketing Graduate. Day to day, we manage the communication and brand image across our five Wellington branches. I love my role here as it involves meeting new people and there are many opportunities to grow and develop. Outside of the office, I spend my time with friends, going to the beach and keeping active - whether that’s out on walks or at the gym.
Amelia Piper
Marketing Graduate
I started working at Rutherford & Bond and King Toyota in January 2023, after scoring the position as Marketing Graduate. Our Marketing team looks after all five branches and is responsible for the creation and distribution of advertising materials, community and sponsorship relationships and so much more. I love my role as it involves interacting with a wide array of people daily and provides consistent opportunities for growth and development. When I’m not in the office I’m spending time with family and friends, keeping active at the gym or talking my two dogs to the beach.
