Your fleet driver training solutions partner

Dr. Robert Isler is Fleetcoach's Head of Research and road safety expert.

For more than 30 years, Robert has helped drivers improve their safety record. He's an award-winning leader in the creation of innovative training approaches. He's developed programmes sponsored by the New Zealand government (AAC and NZTA). eDrive, his highly successful online training program for learner drivers, is part of the AA Defensive Driving course.

Fleetcoach is the latest practical application of Robert's research, and is constantly developing in line with the most recent research in the field.

Mark brings a wealth of business, governance and strategic development expertise to Fleetcoach.

After 20 years in senior management, Mark thrives on having an eye over a range of business activities. With current commitments and strategic involvement across several boards and organisations, he now helps good ideas grow into great businesses.

Mark founded the Gallagher Great Race and Momentum Waikato. He was also the principal driver behind the establishment of Enterprise Angels Waikato. When not getting ideas moving, Mark moves himself - he’s a keen sportsman and loves the outdoors.

John had careers in hospitality and financial services before founding New Zealand Home Loans in 1996. As founder and CEO he grew the business to be one of the most successful non-bank mortgage providers in NZ, with a franchise network of over 65 offices. Since selling to Kiwibank in 2012, John has been building a diverse business portfolio in the tourism, mining, agriculture and marine sectors. He works actively in all these businesses and also holds several governance roles as Chair and Deputy Chair.

John is a serial entrepreneur, with an immense ability to cast a vision and then motivate and coach people to achieve the outcome. He has unique skills in developing sales systems and sees every business as a sales business. He is passionate about building things - businesses, people, teams, boats, buildings - but mainly people!

A problem-solver at heart, Richard has spent his career helping businesses embrace technology to deliver innovative solutions. Guided by the belief that meaningful change starts with people, he is committed to delivering impactful solutions - whether it’s enhancing safety, improving efficiency, or fostering stronger team dynamics. 

With over two decades of experience in IT, governance, and project management, Richard’s career highlights include serving as Chief Information Officer at Foster Group Ltd and Feisst Group Ltd, CEO of Vo2 Ltd, and holding project management roles at Livestock Improvement Corporation, the University of Waikato, and Waikato District Health Board.

Energised about Fleetcoach’s research-backed approach to driver training, Richard leads the team in its mission to make roads safer by equipping drivers with the tools and self-awareness to reframe their behaviour on the road. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, contributing to his local community, and diving into books to fuel his lifelong love of learning.