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Suzuki Australia’s new managing director appointed

Geoff Dobson · 0 comments
Shuzo Hoshikura, Suzuki Ausralia, Managing Director.

Suzuki Australia’s new managing director is Shuzo Hoshikura.

He replaces Yoshiyuki Hakamata who returned to Japan at the end of April after five and a half years in Australia to start on a new assignment with Suzuki Motor Corporation.

Hoshikura’s many years of experience have played a pivotal role in shaping a variety of key areas of Suzuki Motor Corporation.  Upon joining, he managed the Chinese Automobile Market. 

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Most recently a group manager of Asia Automobile Marketing Group, he oversaw the Philippines for eight years, then returned to Japan as a group manager of Asia Automobile Marketing Group in charge of Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Philippines.

“Hakamata san has been a tremendous asset to Suzuki Australia during his five-year tenure, and we are grateful for his efforts in building the brand from strength-to-strength,” says Suzuki Australia automotive general manager Michael Pachota.

“We now look forward to continuing to build on that strong foundation with Hoshikura san.”

Geoff Dobson

Geoff Dobson is an 'old-school journo' thriving in a world of new technology. With 40-years of journalism experience already behind him, Geoff joined Auto Media Group three years ago to lead its EVtalk titles. A keen cyclist, he puts his Auckland commute to good use testing ebikes and scooters along the North Western cycleway.

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