HAVAL Motors Australia has boosted its senior management team with the arrival of new Chief Operating Officer Hidesuke Takesue.
Mr. Takesue comes to HMA boasting an impressive career as a CFO and CEO in the automotive business spanning more than 35 years.
He will report directly to Wang Fengyin, the Chief Executive Officer of parent company Great Wall Motor.
Madam Wang announced Mr. Takesue's appointment at the Auto China motor show in April, where she also announced a range of new export and New Energy Vehicles and emphasized the importance of Australia to the company's global strategy.
"Success in Australia is important to the global deployment of Great Wall Motor. The appointment of Mr. Takesue as COO will help with that strategy," she said.
Mr. Takesue, who started his career with Mazda Motor Corporation in 1982, comes to HMA after a long and successful career managing regional operations in international markets.
"China will definitely lead the world automobile industry as it becomes the Detroit of the 21st century. I am excited to be working at the cutting edge of the industry," said Mr. Takesue.
"Australia is a critical market in the continued global business development of Great Wall Motor. I am confident my previous experience of local business development with product marketing strategy and its execution will contribute to the continued growth of Great Wall Motor and development of the HAVAL brand in Australia.
"In addition to the exciting new products arriving in Australia, I will look to work closely with our growing network of experienced HAVAL dealers and improve customer service," he said.
For further information contact:
Andrew Ellis
Public Relations and Product Specialist
Email: aellis@haval.com.au | M: 0437 257 194 | Office: 03 9541 0176
www.haval.com.au
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