Our People
With a name like Toyota behind us, we attract the very best people. All Toyota Fleet Management employees are put through a structured training program that develops them into trusted fleet advisors. They also tend to stay a long time, so you can benefit from solid, long-term relationships with people who know and value your business. The success of Toyota Fleet Management is built on the achievements of talented people who are supported, skilled and motivated to do great things for our customers.
Our Management Team
General Manager – Glen Tomlinson
Glen joined Toyota Fleet Management in September 2006. Following various roles across the business he was appointed General Manager in February 2019. Glen brings 25 years of solid industry experience to TFM and is passionate about embedding the Toyota Kaizen continuous improvement methodology to improve the quality of our products and services. Glen is a qualified motor mechanic with Bachelor degrees in Finance and Law.
Head of Salary Packaging – Gavin Jackson
Gavin joined Toyota Fleet Management in March 2004 and led our National Sales team from 2013 until his recent appointment to Head of Salary Packaging. With a Bachelor’s degree in business management and 25 years’ fleet industry experience, Gavin is passionate about building strong and enduring relationships and developing young people into tomorrow’s leaders.
Head of Product & Strategy – James Bridekirk
James Bridekirk has been in fleet his entire career, joining Toyota Fleet Management as a relationship manager in 2006. Now Head of Product and Strategy, James is responsible for our products, customer research and market intelligence, with a strong focus on the future of data, insights, and connected mobility. He has a clear focus on providing services to customers that deliver value and efficiency through a highly effective and engaged team.
Head of Fleet Dealer Relations - Northern – Garry Stride
Garry is a seasoned professional with years of experience in the automotive industry. During his tenure at TFA, he has held various roles such as Regional Manager Northern (QLD), Divisional Manager Northern (NSW/QLD), and most recently, Head of Sales Retail Finance & Insurance. In his current role as the Head of Fleet Dealer Relations - Northern at TFM, Garry is able to identify and address customer needs effectively, delivering innovative solutions that meet & exceed their expectations. His commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement also ensures that customers receive the highest quality service, making him a valuable asset to the TFM team. With a passion for working with and developing people, Garry strives to help his team progress and succeed in their endeavours.
Head of Fleet Dealer Relations – Southern – Chris Baillie
Chris has over 30 years of automotive finance experience in both Retail and Fleet Management in the UK and Australia. He joined Toyota Finance Australia in 2005. He has held numerous senior management positions and has a proven track record in leadership, business development and sustaining mutually beneficial customer relationships. Until moving into this new role, Chris was the Regional Manager, Retail Finance and Insurance for NSW & ACT for 10 years.
