Philip Saxton

Phil was born in 1969 and has been involved in the automotive industry for over 28 years beginning with an apprenticeship in an all makes and model workshop. Phil went on to achieve an Advanced Trade Certificate and then moved to a local Toyota dealership in the role of After Sales Operation Manager. From there Phil pursued his dream of setting up and running his own business.

Phil is the owner and operator of two automotive workshops in the Wellington region and has been a Capricorn Member for over 12 years. Phil is a Member of the New Zealand MTA and past President of the MTA Wellington. Over the past 12 years, he has been involved in several voluntary community organizations and is the current Chair of the Hutt Old Boys Rugby Football Club.

Phil was appointed Chair of Capricorn’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee in October 2020 and also serves as a member on the Capricorn Relationship Committee and the Capricorn Digital, e-Commerce and Innovation Committee. Phil has also spent time on Capricorn’s Audit & Risk Committee.