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Cooke Howlison Toyota
Meet the team
Matthew Downing
CEO
Matthew joined the Cooke Howlison Toyota team in October 2022. “I love people, I love Toyota and working in high performing team to achieve exceptional customer results. I am fortunate for a 20+ year career with Toyota and the #1 mobility brand in NZ. Our Dunedin team boasts some of the brightest talent in New Zealand, setting standards for the brand and demonstrating excellent skills to provide a memorable experience".
Jackson Free
New Vehicle Consultant
Born and bred in Dunedin, Jackson’s entire career has been sales driven. Having joined the Toyota team early 2022, he is enjoying combining his sales experience with his passion for the motor industry. Jackson enjoys spending weekends up the ski slopes in Central Otago, or exploring local tracks and beaches with his dogs.
Carl Jenner
Used Vehicle Consultant
Carl has great experience in the industry and specialises in light commercial vehicles, 4WD’s and Ute’s. Carl is a family man and enjoys jet boating, dirt bike riding, playing volleyball, and showing his classic car. He loves being involved in the local Santa parade and Can Appeal. Carl loves motor vehicles and people.
Glen MacPherson
Workshop Controller
Glen joined the team in May 1989 straight from school. Outside of work he is a volunteer fireman and very involved with the local brigade. He enjoys time with his wife and two girls and also enjoys hunting and taking Ceroc dance classes.
Ishan Rathuwaduge
Technician
From Sri Lanka is married and has a wife and daughter over there, been in NZ since Dec 2019 and been with us since Dec 2020. Enjoys reading, martial arts, travelling and exploring our great country and hiking.
