Andy Sinclair
Chief Executive Officer, Hyundai New Zealand
Over the years past 10 years, Andy has gained significant knowledge and insight as to how Hydrogen technology can play an important role for New Zealand to achieve its decarbonisation objectives.
Andy has built up important relationships and contacts within Hyundai Motor Company, Korea – who are considered a technological leader with powertrains and particularly Fuel Cell technology.
After being at the coal face and running a Hyundai dealership in the Wairarapa for 5 years. In 2010, Andy joined Hyundai Motors New Zealand in Auckland as Sales Manager quickly progressing to General Manager and ultimately to CEO. Now having led Hyundai NZ for over 10 years.
In 2019, he was elected as President of MIA (Motor Industry Association). The MIA represents the official importers and distributors of new cars, trucks and motorcycles to New Zealand.
Hyundai NZ is committed to being part of New Zealand’s climate solution with its long standing investment in Hydrogen. First launching the Hydrogen powered Nexo SUV in 2019. Now rolling out NZ’s first FCEV heavy truck and working to deliver Hydrogen fuel cells into wider applications.