Thursday, November 18, 2010
Westlands Toyota appoints new MD
Westlands Toyota has appointed Mark Roden as its new managing director from the start of November.
Roden succeeds Nick Poraj-Wilczinski who, as the major shareholder, will become chairman of the group.
Roden has worked for Toyota (GB) for the past 15 years. During that period he has occupied a range of senior positions, including head of franchising, national sales operations, marketing and strategy for Toyota’s sister brand Lexus and most recently running fleet operations for both brands.
Westlands operates four Toyota dealerships, having acquired Hereford and Worcester at the end of 2009 to supplement its operations in Stourbridge and Bromsgrove.
Roden said: “I am delighted to be joining the Westlands Group and to have the opportunity to work with Nick and the team.
Poraj-Wilczinski said: “I am very pleased to have secured the services of such a senior figure from within the Toyota organisation.
“Mark’s considerable experience at the highest levels within the industry adds significant experience to the senior management team and puts us in an excellent position to develop the Westlands Group further.”
DATED: 18.11.10
FEED: MT
