Our Leadership Team

Dennis Kelly

Managing Director, FleetPartners New Zealand

Dennis has more than 35 years’ experience in Fleet Management, Vehicle leasing and commercial asset finance. More recently, having initially spent seven years as Managing Director for FleetPartners New Zealand, Dennis undertook a three year secondment as Managing Director FleetPartners Australia.  While in Australia Dennis’s focus was on achieving growth in FleetPartners presence in the market, though offering industry-leading customer service and further enhancing customer relationships at every touch point within the business.

On returning to New Zealand, Dennis’s initial focus will be on further development of FleetPartners Fleet Management Services and associated investment in IT, Telematics, and associated infrastructure, building the breadth and depth of outsourced services offered to enhance the customer experience.

David Dawes

Head of Operations, FleetPartners New Zealand

David joined FleetPartners with 30 years' experience in the automotive industry both in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Much of this time (19 years) was spent in senior Fleet Management roles in Operations, Sales and Risk.

Prior to joining FleetPartners, David spent 12 years with GE (Custom Fleet in various roles including National Operations Manager, Manager Business Operations and National Sales Manager, Distribution Finance. These roles have given David vast experience across multiple channels including maintenance, purchasing, accident management, insurance, payables, receivables, procurement, risk (credit), collections and facilities.

Passionate about staff development and change management, David is committed to delivering on customer centric outcomes and ensuring FleetPartners delivers on the expectations set by the business.

Dean Purves

General Manager Commercial Vehicles, FleetPartners New Zealand

Dean re-joined FleetPartners in April 2014 after first commencing with the business in 2002,  holding various roles including Key Account Manager – Commercial Vehicles. Dean has over 20 years in the automotive, finance and heavy transport industries. More recently Dean has held senior management roles with TCL Isuzu and Manheim. With an in-depth knowledge of truck and trailer specifications and fleet management, Dean and his team can advise on the best vehicle specification and lease contract to ensure your business maximises profit.

Mike Down

Head of Relationship Management, FleetPartners New Zealand

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.

Scott Dobbie

General Manager Sales, FleetPartners New Zealand

Scott has more than 18 year's experience in leasing and finance. Prior to joining FleetPartners, Scott held senior roles at Turners Auctions, UDC Finance as National Sales Manager Auto and Agriculture, and Scott was also South Island Manager for ORIX New Zealand. Prior to being selected for the General Manager Sales role, Scott managed the Business Direct team and oversaw all distributor relationships.

Scott has a passion for delivering outstanding customer-centric solutions to our future customers.