Meet the Team | Highlands

Meet the Team

Kynan Yu

Operations Consultant

I’ve taken a step back from the day to day operations at Highlands, allowing some of the up and coming staff to take on more senior roles within the business. You will still see me in and around Highlands though. My main focus’s now are – trying to keep Josie in check with her left […]

Kristan Yu

It’s a breath of fresh air being based in the Southern Lakes region. Both Kynan and I have originated from Aussie. If you have not guessed yet, yes we are married! Like Kynan, I too have taken a step back from the constant day to day operating aspects of the business. I am however a […]

Josie Spillane

Chief Operating Officer

I have the privilege of leading the Highlands team and ‘driving the business’. It’s a pleasure to be a part of this diverse and slightly crazy team and I’m also proud to be part of a legacy that will be here for many generations to come. It’s fair to say that I am the most non-Motorsport person in […]

Heather Lindsay

Operations Manager - Off Track

Coming from a tourism background it’s wonderful to be part of a new tourism destination in its infancy. Having spent many years working at Shotover Jet, I’ve have plenty to bring to the party and plenty to learn in this new world of Motorsport meets tourism. I love being one of the first faces many […]

Andrew Waite

“I am Highlands resident pro-driver. You’ll see me either behind the wheel of the Highlands Taxi, the Supercar Fast Dash, suited up in the passengers seat of the Ultimate U-Drive experience or leading the driving team for any corporate track event. It’s great to be part of such a diverse team, and to be working […]

Paula Buchanan

Business Development Manager - Groups

My main role is to sell Highlands to the group market; be that Tourism, Coach, Conference and Incentive or Corporate groups. I started my Tourism career at Mount Cook Ski Planes in 1996 and I am delighted to still be in the Tourism industry (that is a long time….so you do the maths)! I have […]

Dan Ross

Health and Safety Manager

I am Highlands resident medic and Health and Safety manager. I have a diverse background working internationally in offshore, remote and austere environments. With this experience, I bring a wide range of specialist skills to the Motorsport and tourism industry in Central Otago. When visiting Highlands, you’re likely to find me in the Operations room […]

Damon Leitch

Operations Manager - On Track

My role at Highlands consists of a number of varying tasks around the park. Day to day I am the Operations Manager of the track. I am also one of Highlands Professional drivers. Doing this part of my job, I get to meet heaps of people, and see them experience the thrill of racing around […]

Jacqui Lowe

Jac Of All Trades

As far the team goes – I’m the new kid on the block! With a diverse background in many varying vocations, I am the resident generalist. Whether it be marketing, functions, developments, projects, events or a bit of customer service, you’re likely to come across me at Highlands somewhere. Before becoming one of the team […]

Seth Daniels May 15, 2018

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