Governance

Policy and management of the RVA is conducted by a council of ten members who are elected at the annual general meeting.

The seven largest members, by fleet size, are automatically entitled to one seat each on the council and the three remaining positions are voted on annually. Any member may stand for council. The President and Vice President is also appointed annually by the incoming council.

President - Bevan Alter

Bevan Alter has been the General Manager of Operations for Hertz NZ since 2013.   Prior to that, he held management positions in the New Zealand Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry for 25 years. Bevan believes the RVA plays a vital role in managing what the future face of the Rental Vehicle Industry looks like.  He also very much believes that we need to be a part of driving changes within the industry, ensuring that all stakeholders from our smallest through to the major corporates are competently represented via the RVA.

Vice President - Tony King

Tony has been involved in different areas of the rental vehicle industry for over 22 years and has spent the last 12 years as the National Vehicles Manager, Hirepool Vehicle Rentals. Tony has experience in many areas of the rental vehicle industry offering solutions across various business sectors in New Zealand and Australia, including experience in cars, light and large commercial rental vehicles for multinational business’s and family operations. Tony is interested in future mobility and the direction and impact this may have for the rental vehicle industry.

Council Member - James Dalglish

James has spent close to 20 years in the car rental industry, and is currently Managing Director of GO Rentals. As President of the RVA James enjoys collaborating with members to improve the industry here in NZ. A keen business strategist, with a deep interest in digital marketing and innovation, rugby is James’s passion in his spare time.

Council Member - Kevin Walker

Kevin is the Executive Director of Ezi Car Rental.  He has worked in the automotive industry since 1983.  He started out as an Automotive Technician before moving into vehicle leasing where he worked for a number of years in senior management. In the early 1990s, he purchased a Mitsubishi dealership which led to the  purchase and development of other dealerships.  Kevin started working in the rental vehicle industry in 2009 with A2B Car Rental which is now Ezi Car Rental.

Council Member - Bryn McGoldrick

Bryn is the Chief Executive of the Avis Budget Group. His wide ranging experience includes tensure at SixT, 10 years as a Budget Rent a Car franchisee, 5 years as Aus/NZ CEO of Thrifty and 5 years in vehicle leasing (FleetPartners). With over 25 years’ experience in the rental vehicle industry, Bryn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the RVA Council.

Council Member - Rob Barlow

Rob joins the RVA Council as the General Manager of SixT New Zealand 

Council Member - Andy Haslett

Andy is the Managing Director of Mad Campers and is excited to bring his energy and knowledge of the campervan industry to the table.  With 8 years of corporate sales and marketing experience in companies like ZURU, Heinz Watties, DB Breweries and Nike. Andy is passionate about driving the industry forward and loves helping Kiwis and tourists alike get out and see more of New Zealand.

Council Member - Caddie Kerr

Caddie is the New Zealand Sales Manager for Europcar and has been with the global company for mant years both in New Zealand and Australia. “Our philosophy at Europcar is to stay two steps ahead of the game and embrace emerging trends". With her international experience, Caddie brings a wealth of global and local knowledge to the Council.

Council Member - Guy Clouth

Council Member - James Snelgrove