The recently formed Cox Automotive Australia has wasted no time in appointing a new Chief Exectutive Officer and Chairman of the Board. As of March 1 Gary Martin will serve as CEO and Greg Duncan (OAM) as the Chairman of the company’s Board of Management.
Both Martin and Duncan are well respected figures in the Australian automotive industry and their appointment suggests that Cox Automotive is poised and ready to make a strong impact on the market.
Martin has more than 30 years of automotive industry experience, Gary is a highly experienced Australian automotive executive with global credentials, especially in the ever growing digital space.
Duncan is a well known automotive icon and a very experienced businessman who built the Trivett Group into the largest prestige automotive retailer in Australia with 17 brands across 23 dealerships.
John Bailey, President of International, Cox Automotive said in a press release: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of both Gary Martin and Greg Duncan to these roles.”
“The appointment of [Martin] and [Duncan], who are both well respected leaders of the Australian automotive sector, underlines the importance Australia plays in Cox Automotive’s global strategy,” he said.
“To have such senior industry figures join and lead the management team at Cox Automotive Australia makes a strong statement to the local market and reinforces the commitment and investment we are making in Australia and New Zealand.”