Our People

Russell Webber

Managing Director, FleetPartners New Zealand

Russell has over 15 years’ experience in executive roles in financial services and asset finance.

Russell was appointed Managing Director of FleetPartners NZ in March 2019. Prior to this he was Managing Director of Eclipx’s commercial equipment finance business that commenced NZ operations in late 2017.

Before joining the team at Eclipx, Russell spent 13 years as New Zealand General Manager of ASX listed FlexiGroup.

Russell has extensive experience managing some of New Zealand’s largest asset leasing programs in the SME, corporate and Government sectors.  

Dennis Kelly

Director, Group Fleet

Dennis has more than 35 years’ experience in Fleet Management, Vehicle leasing and commercial asset finance. Having spent over 12 years with FleetPartners including four years as Managing Director for FleetPartners Australia. Dennis has recently accepted the role of Director, Group Fleet and will be focused on the development of customer and sales channel relationships across the Eclipx Fleet Business (FleetPartners and FleetPlus) in New Zealand and Australia. Dennis will also be spending time developing supplier relationships with vehicle distributors and dealers across New Zealand.

Mike Down

Head of Relationship Management

Mike has more than 15 year's experience in sales leadership and relationship management roles in both the banking and finance industry. During his time at FleetPartners, Mike has held various positions in relationship management, customer services and fleet analytics. Prior to this, he spent time at both JPMorgan and HSBC in the United Kingdom where he held various roles in business development, account management and strategic planning.

In his current role, Mike focuses on developing beneficial business relationships with our major corporate accounts, ensuring we meet and exceed client requirements.

John Hutchings

General Manager Fleet and Shared Services New Zealand

John joins us with 13 years’ experience as a manager in the fleet management and leasing industry. John managed reporting, client management, sales and operations areas during his 13 years at LeasePlan. Prior to that John spent 10 years with Pricewaterhouse Coopers and then held Financial Controller roles in the motor industry and telecommunications.   As a Chartered Accountant John brings a financial edge to the business as he manages the engine room of the business, moving our vehicles through their life cycle from purchase, daily management and onto disposal. 

Clayton Coe

Regional Manager, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, FleetPartners New Zealand

Clayton has over 20 years’ experience in a variety of roles within the commercial asset finance and leasing industries.

Since joining FleetPartners in 2009, Clayton has been based in Hamilton and now operates out of our new Hamilton office where he and his team provide lease solutions for our clients in the region

Clayton is also responsible for our Heavy Commercial Lease product and leads a national team supporting our clients commercial asset requirements