Mazda has announced that Vinesh Bhindi will become managing director of Mazda Australia from April 3, 2017, following the retirement of Martin Benders.
Benders has enjoyed a 32 year career with Mazda, including the last four as managing director in Australia.
During his time as managing director, Benders led the company to record sales and a 10% domestic market share, expanded the national dealer network, and relocated the business into a new purpose-built head office in Mulgrave, Victoria.
Having worked for Mazda for 21 years, including the last seven as director of sales, Bhindi’s Mazda career started as a Melbourne-based dealer business manager, followed by a range of senior roles, including state manager for both Victoria and New South Wales.
In other personnel news, David Hughes returns to Mazda Australia after establishing Mazda’s all-new sales company in South Africa.
Hughes will become senior director sales and special projects with a remit to lead the sales operation and some cross-functional projects to improve the Mazda Australia business moving forward.
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