Matthew Downing

CEO, Leader & Director at Cooke Howlison Toyota (BBS)

New Zealand

About

Active leader and executive manager, with extensive experience in corporate and retail operations. Proudly achieving new standards and business results in the Toyota franchise. Skilled in Innovation Management, Communication, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, and Sales Management. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration - BBS focused in Marketing from Massey University.

Experience

  • Company Director at Cooke Howlison
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Leader of the senior management team, Director of Cooke Howlison Limited, and member of the Executive Board. Cooke Howlison is focused on sustainable growth, brand development, and strengthening our mobility offering for the future.

  • Chief Executive Officer at Cooke Howlison Toyota
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Chief Executive Officer of Cooke Howlison Toyota Dunedin. Recipient of Toyota NZ’s Supreme Award, leading a high-performing dealership - shaping the future of Toyota in Otago.

  • Toyota New Zealand Limited (Full-time · 3 yrs 2 mos)
    • New Vehicle Manager, Senior Leadership Team
      Dec 2021 - Sep 2022 · 10 mos

      Toyota is one of NZ’s most admired brands. Head of Sales for the New Vehicle division, including retail network and direct sales teams, management and operations, planning and forecasting. Proud to also contribute to the Senior Leadership team of NZ’s #1 mobility company.

    • New Vehicle Sales & Operations Manager
      Aug 2019 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      NZ National Manager, New Vehicle Sales and Operations. Responsibilities include strategy, planning, retail and direct sales operations for the Toyota network and partners.

  • Sales Director & General Manager at Miles Toyota
    Mar 2013 - Aug 2019 · 6 yrs 6 mos

    Leadership for Miles/ILAM Toyota in Christchurch, incl Sales, Vehicles and Finance management. One of the largest vehicle retailers in New Zealand and the largest business in the Miles Group of vehicle dealerships.