Key Staff
Philip Manning - Managing Director
Philip Manning began work in the coach industry in 1994. He has held many roles in senior management within the industry and in 2007 lead the buyout of Johnston's from its former owners.
As a shareholder and investor in Johnston's, Philip has a vision for the business that focuses on our customers and staff alike. He believes in Johnston's being the right choice for the right reasons.
Phone: 09 255 1140
Mobile: 021 722 174
Email: philip.manning@johnstons.co.nz
Paul Takerei - Chief Financial Officer
Paul Takerei joined Johnston's Coachlines as Chief Financial Officer in August 2007, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in the Travel & Tourism Industry. Paul and his Finance Team are dedicated to meeting all of the financial requirements of customers and the business.
Phone: 09 255 1141
Mobile: 021 811 184
Email: paul.takerei@johnstons.co.nz
Graham Southall - Sales and Marketing Manager
Graham Southall joined us in 2008 and has come from a sales background in various markets with a strong sales record in sales management.
Heading Johnston's Coachlines first internal sales and marketing team to bring new ideas and concepts which we will integrate to improve our service offering to all customers.
As with any of the Johnston's team members Graham will be more than happy to help with your coaching needs.
Phone: 09 257 3714
Mobile: 021 811 927
Email: graham.southall@johnstons.co.nz
David Kinnaird - National Training Manager
David Kinnaird joined us in 1998 starting as a driver through to his role today as our National Training Manager.
Coupled with his on road experience and teaching qualifications, David is leading our team of driver trainers/assessors nationwide and delivering a comprehensive driver training course to ensure safety and total customer service is received by all customers.
Phone: 09 255 1142
Mobile: 021 811 976
Email: david.kinnaird@johnstons.co.nz
Warren Doel - Fleet Manager
Mobile: 021 811 546
Email: warren.doel@johnstons.co.nz
Richard Marshall - Auckland Branch Manager
Richard Marshall joined Johnston’s Coachlines as the Auckland Branch Manager in October 2010. Richard comes to us after a long career in the Air Force, most recently as the Base Commander at RNZAF Base Auckland. With a background in flying on the Hercules Transport Aircraft and as an Operations Manager, Richard leads the Operations team in Auckland ensuring that our customers’ needs on Johnston’s Coachelines, Gray Line, and Airbus Express are met.
Phone: 09 257 3711
Mobile: 021 615 313
Email: richard.marshall@johnstons.co.nz
John Ellis - Christchurch Branch Manager
Phone: 03 344 0894
Mobile: 021 455 584
Email: john.ellis@johnstons.co.nz
Nyall Fraser - Queenstown Branch Manager
Phone: 03 442 4630
Mobile: 0276 730 001
Email: nyall.fraser@johnstons.co.nz