Kaashief Boonzaier, Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ Australia’s top salesman for 6 years, rose to State Sales Manager in NSW, and now mentors future sales stars.
Meet our Executive Management Team
Manfred Streit
Managing Director
With more than 25 years of international automotive and transport industry experience, Manfred leads Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ Australia with a focus on customer service, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. He works closely with the executive team to strengthen Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s position in Australia, driving innovation across products, services, and sustainability initiatives to ensure customers continue to experience industry-leading reliability and value.
Wayne Thomason
Country Manager - Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ Finance Australia & New Zealand
Wayne has more than 40 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, with a strong focus on transport and asset finance. He leads Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ Finance operations across Australia and New Zealand, providing tailored financial solutions that help customers invest confidently and transition to sustainable transport technologies. Â
Sumith Vellaikal
Chief Financial Officer
With more than 20 years of financial management experience within Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s global organisation, Sumith leads Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ Australia’s finance and business control functions. He is responsible for strategic planning, financial performance, and operational efficiency, ensuring Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ continues to grow sustainably and invest in innovation for the future. Â
Benjamin Nye
Director of Truck Sales
Ben has spent more than 15 years with Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ, building an impressive career in truck sales and fleet management. As Director of Truck Sales, he leads Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s national sales strategy, supporting customers across all aspects of our truck business, including new and used truck sales, fleet, government and mining operations, ensuring Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s solutions continue to set the benchmark for performance, safety, and efficiency. Â
Niklas Walter
Director of Bus & Coach and Power Solutions
With more than 15 years of global experience in bus, coach and power solutions, Niklas leads Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ Australia’s strategy and growth across these segments. He focuses on strengthening customer partnerships and advancing efficient, low- and zero-emission transport and energy solutions in the Australian market.
Robert Taylor
Director of Mining
With more than 25 years at Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ and an earlier career in the Australian Defence Force, Robert leads Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Mining division nationwide. He oversees specialised vehicle solutions, remote servicing capability, and the integration of advanced technologies to support Australia’s demanding mining sector.
Alan Hugo
Dealer Director -Â VIC, TAS, SA, NT
Alan brings over 20 years of global experience in the commercial vehicle industry, much of it within Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s international network. He oversees Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s retail and service operations across Victoria and Tasmania, managing company-owned branches and authorised dealers to ensure consistent quality, customer satisfaction, and business growth. Â
Lionel Saunders
Dealer Director - New South Wales
Lionel brings over 25 years of experience in transport, fleet management, and technical operations to his leadership of Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s New South Wales business. He manages both company-owned branches and authorised dealer partners, maintaining a strong focus on service quality, customer care, and team culture across the state. Â
Brian Morrison
Dealer Director -Â Queensland
With nearly 20 years of experience at Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ Australia, Brian has worked his way from technician to senior leadership through a wide range of operational roles. As Dealer Director for Queensland, he oversees branch performance, customer satisfaction, and business development, ensuring Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ continues to deliver excellence across the state. Â
Michael Berti
Dealer Director -Â Western Australia
Michael has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive and heavy vehicle sector, including a decade in leadership roles at Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ Australia. He oversees operations across WA, SA, and the NT, focusing on regional growth, team development, and delivering Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s high standards of service and support to customers throughout these key markets. Â
Stefan Weber
Director of Aftersales
With over 15 years of experience in the automotive and heavy vehicle sector, including nearly a decade in Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s European operations, Stefan oversees all national aftersales activities for Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ Australia. He leads a nationwide network of company-owned and authorised dealerships, ensuring Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ delivers on its commitment to maximum uptime and exceptional service for every customer. Â
William Fisher
Director of Presales & Logistics
William brings more than 20 years of operational and logistics experience to his role, gained through leadership across large-scale fleet and service organisations. He oversees Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s complete order-to-delivery process, ensuring every truck and bus arrives on time, fully compliant, and ready to perform from day one.Â
Stacy Carroll
Director of People and Culture
With more than 15 years of experience in human resources and organisational development, Stacy leads Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s People and Culture function, driving initiatives that support employee wellbeing, capability growth, and engagement. Her team is responsible for recruitment, training, safety, and HR digitalisation – functions that help sustain Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s reputation as a supportive, high-performing workplace where people can thrive.
Zsuzsa Zalatnai
Director of Marketing
Zsuzsa brings over 20 years of marketing and brand leadership experience to her role at Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æ, including extensive time within the heavy transport and manufacturing sectors. She oversees Ìǹûvlog¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³°æâ€™s marketing and communications strategy across Australia, ensuring the brand’s message of sustainability, performance, and partnership connects meaningfully with customers across every channel. Â