In an industry defined by rapid change and growth, few can claim to have witnessed the transformation of the Australian truck market such as Gary Melrose. This year, Melrose marks 50 years with Gilbert & Roach Isuzu in New South Wales.
Nine of Isuzu Trucks’ top-performing dealerships are being rewarded with Dealer Excellence Awards as the brand marked its 35th consecutive year as Australian truck sales leader.
Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has recorded its 35th consecutive year of Australian truck market leadership*. There was a record-breaking number of trucks sold across all brands in 2023 with 47,757 trucks delivered in total. This amounts to 3,378 more trucks sold than in the record-breaking 2022 total.
Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) is strengthening its dealer network with the appointment of industry executive Ella Letiagina to the role of head of network development. Letiagina brings automotive and management experience, both here in Australia and internationally to the IAL team, along with a background in law and a Master of Business Administration in economics and management. She replaces Ben Lasry, who late last year stepped up into the role of chief of sales and aftersales role. IAL chief operating officer Andrew Harbison says Letiagina’s appointment further strengthens the company’s leadership team. “Heading up the Network Development team the aim is to continue to strengthen our relationship with our dealers and to look at how we can continue to meet the needs of our customers now and into the future,” Harbison says. “Ella comes to us with extensive experience in the automotive industry both locally and overseas and brings some unique perspectives into the IAL leadership team.” Letiagina’s automotive experience began on the floor of a dealership in Europe.