The GVI Team "25 Years from Our Family to Your's"

Glenn, aka “The Hazzman” or “Frosty boy” heads up the team. Glenn and his blonde tips join us after many years of management experience in the New Car Industry working for big names like the Giltrap Group and Moyes. Glenn is passionate about giving great service and ensuring your experience with GVI is not only professional and pressure free, but also a bit of fun! Glenn remains a walking & living tribute to 1980's music & fashion, and will not only likely admit to still having clothes that feature shoulder pads but also retains one of that eras great hairstyles. When not at work, Glenn can be found doing fun kids stuff with his young children or enjoying a flat white & a great novel in the sun at a favourite café by the water.

Originally from sunny Nelson, Matt has been part of the team for 6 Years now and started with us as a salesman in our Ssangyong New Vehicle team. Matt has moved his way up through the ranks and now heads our GVI Used Vehicle Team! Knowledgeable and enthusiastic Matt is always on hand to guide the team and work with you to ensure all your wants and needs are catered for! When he’s not at work Matt can be found on his boat or spending time with his Fiancé Margot enjoying Auckland’s many fine eateries!

Paul comes to us from an incredibly varied background having owned a chain of successful food bars and a famous 80's night club! With his wild days now behind him Paul's focus is on his three passions, his family, good food and of course fishing! Paul has been with the GVI team for over 8 years and always looks forward to meeting new people and helping them become satisfied new car owners.

John is a well-known figure in the industry and for a long time had his own successful dealership in the prestigious “Greenlane Boulevard of Cars!” John brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team and is our resident commercial specialist, so is the go to guy for anything van or truck related! Although John is known around the traps as the “Silver Fox!” his wild days are (mostly) behind him and he now loves spending time with his grandchildren!

During a long career across a broad range of industries from Telecommunications, soft furnishings to motor vehicles, Darren understands that the customer truly comes first. He combines his great passions for both people, cars and sport to offer a great customer experience. Approachable, easy to communicate with and ultra personable, you would struggle to find a person with a more positive outlet on life at a Tony Robbins seminar! Darren is a sport lover of the highest order and has excelled at Cricket & tennis - Did I mention that he is also the current NZ Masters Weight lifting Champion for age & weight in the 50-54 age group? Living locally with his young family, you'll certainly enjoy dealing with Darren.

From the moment Alex left school, despite spending some time in plumbing & painting, with his passion for both cars & people he was always destined to join the motor industry. After studying Automotive engineering at Manukau Polytech, Alex scratched his automotive itch as a Marshall at Pukekohe Race track and paid the bills as a Tyre & Wheel alignment tech before taking on an automotive Apprenticeship within the Giltrap Group. Eventually we turned him to the dark side and he has become a most valued, enthusiastic and fun member of our team. Fresh faced, single but looking, Alex has a mind & personality sharper than the razor that he has recently started successfully using, so pop on in and check 'the new bloke' out.

Timothy (You can call him Tim) is possibly one of the nicest people that you'll ever meet, smells great and is one of the best presented of the team. Tim goes to the gym so that the rest of us don't have to. Do not ask him to take his shirt off because he won't need a second invitation. Originally starting off in the industry as firstly a groomer and then as a Parts person, Tim has enjoyed time with both the Giltrap & Armstrong Groups and in recent years has excelled in vehicle sales. What is the secret to his success? Communication, fabulous customer service, and plenty of it. If you want someone who will call you back, someone to remember your name, someone who won't let you down plus is happy to advise on correct gym technique, then Tim is absolutely your man.

A musician, an artist, a talented linguist, an EV enthusiast and an amazing beard...Russell has it all! Russell comes to us after visiting and working in most countries accessible with a NZ Passport. After his most recent stint working as a tech for Chorus he felt it was time to take his passion for EVs to the next level. Fresh from an inspirational chat with world renowned EVangelist Chelsea Sexton, he joined the GVI Electric band and has been a welcomed addition! Russell's passion for EVs is infectious and time spent with him will quickly ignite the same in you!

From selling radio controlled electric cars to selling the real thing, Geary has come a long way! The youngest in the team, Geary has embraced the EV Life with both hands and is close to denouncing his evil ICE ways completely….except for maybe the odd weekend JZX cruise! Geary has developed an in-depth knowledge of EVs and is enjoying educating new comers on the joys and benefits of making the move to EV! Friendly and enthusiastic Geary is here to hold your hand and answer all your questions!

Katya - "Ka-te-ya" - and her Husband Barry hold the prestigious honour of winning one of Tesla's Golden Tickets and being flown to America to join Elon for dinner and a private tour of the Giga Factory!! Very Cool!! Crazy about EVs and with a passion for helping people join the EV life, Katya is a valued member of our team and always brings a ray on sunshine to the office when she is around! Katya has recently become a legit Kiwi! and her gentle and patient nature is always appreciated by those who are a little nervous about making the move to electric.

One of 3 Russians here at GVI, Gleb has recently joined the team and is enjoying meeting new people and helping them find new vehicles. Before moving to New Zealand Gleb ran his own successful window tinting business in Russia and has excellent product knowledge and understanding. Gleb is the “Male Model” of the team, always looking immaculate and with a set of legs that all the girls a jealous of! 😉

Having grown up with a family who owned a motorcycle shop, Mike has always been around motor vehicles, so after working as a Qualified Accountant in Wellington, London and the Caribbean, it’s not surprising that when the opportunity to get involved in the family car business arose back in 2001 the suit and tie was traded in. Mike loves the industry and over the past 18 years has been involved in selling both new and used vehicles plus managing a full workshop. Mike can genuinely say there is never a dull day in the car industry! Mike and his father have been looking after people in the bay for 30 years so if you are after honest and friendly advice, let Mike help you chose your next great ride!

Dean was born and raised in sunny Nelson and stayed there the first forty years of his life. The motor industry became Deans calling soon after leaving school and he has been involved ever since! The new vehicle industry is where Dean spent most of my time, mostly in Toyota dealerships in Nelson, Australia briefly and Thames before moving to Tauranga in 2015. Dean has a keen passion for Hockey and has represented NZ at masters level since 2003, and he brings the same dedication, passion and enjoyment to his work life. Dean can offer you years of experience and an enjoyment in making that next big purchase and you just might get a hello from Wilson, his little Maltese dog, who spends most days sleeping in the office.

After a career spent mostly in the heavy commercial vehicle industry Tony joined us to atone for his diesel sins and has been reborn into the glorious light of EVs. He has never looked back! Best known for his "Tony May Jokes" and "Long Story Short, Long Stories" Tony brings a quirky joy to the team and we never have a dull day while he is around! Tony has quickly fallen in love with the EV life and can often be found at the local rapid charge station spreading the word and making friends! Tony is professional and polite and although an accomplished talker, he is also a great listener and genuinely wants you to fall in love with EVs like he has.