Former Holden New Zealand managing director Kristian Aquilina’s shift to Australia has seen him permanently relinquish his responsibilities in the Kiwi market.
His replacement is Marc Ebolo, who while currently based in Australia, has undertaken a range of international postings for General Motors.
Aquilina has split his time between the Kiwi position, and as Holden’s marketing director in Australia since April. He was advanced to that role on short notice following poor sales results for the brand in its home market.
Ebolo joined Holden in 2001 and has a wealth of experience from Holden and General Motors, having returned to Australia in 2017 as general manager – revenue strategies, from a posting where he managed GM’s regional operations across Malaysia, Brunei and Fiji.
“Holden’s New Zealand operations has experienced great success in the past few years and Marc’s appointment will continue to build momentum for the Holden brand and sales in New Zealand,” says Mark Bernhard, Holden chairman and managing director.
“Marc’s experience executing sales strategies and his knowledge across Holden’s Distribution, Sales and Marketing functions, in addition to his regional experience makes him an exceptional choice to lead the New Zealand team, and to work with our Holden and Isuzu Trucks dealer network to achieve further success.”
Ebolo is looking forward to joining the Holden New Zealand team and continuing to strengthen Holden’s market position.
“As a business and as a brand, we have the opportunity to grow in New Zealand,” Ebolo says. “I’m excited to showcase our range – the best we’ve ever had – and continue to grow sales, particularly in the key SUV, LCV and passenger segments.”
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