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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.
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
Languages Spoken: English and Mandarin
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.
Melanie Rademeyer
Used Vehicle Administrator
Languages Spoken: English and Afrikaans
Nikhilesh Nair
Group Service Manager
Languages Spoken: English and Hindi
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
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.
Steven Dong
Assistant Service Manager
Languages Spoken: English and Mandarin
Danny Tee
Senior Service Advisor
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian and Malaysian
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.
Murray Briden
Parts Consultant
Hi! I have joined the Albany Toyota Parts team recently.
Jenny Yakunina
Group Business Manager
Languages Spoken: English, Russian and Ukraniun
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
Languages Spoken: English and Afrikaans
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.
Theneel von Molendorff
Vehicle Administrator
Languages Spoken: English and Afrikaans
Emma Gough
Accounts Receivable Administrator
Languages Spoken: English and French
Jhane Granada
Customer Service Representative
Languages Spoken: English and Filipino/Tagalog
