The company that now runs most of Daimler Trucks Australia’s retail network , Velocity, has announced it has appointed a new president of its Australian operations
Velocity Truck Centres has announced that Guy Hoffensetz will be the comp[any’s new president of its Australian operation, reporting directly to Velocity’s CEO in the USA Brad Fauvre, effective yesterday, 3oth March.
Hoffensetz services were secured following an extensive search, and Velocity says he brings extensive experience across multi-site dealership businesses in both the commercial truck and agricultural sectors.
He joins VTC from Western Truck Group, where he served as chief executive officer, overseeing a group of regional truck dealership as well as prior senior leaderships roles at RDO Equipment, one of Australia’s largest John Deere dealership groups.
Brad Fauvre said Hoffensetz was a valuable addition. and that the company is pleased to announce the appointment,
“Guy is a highly experienced operator within the truck market, and in his new role as president he brings a proven focus on people, customers and performance, strongly aligned with VVG’s pillars of Speed, Value and Trust,” Fauvre said.
“We thank Richard Higgins for his leadership over five years and the significant contributions he made throughout the business from the time of our acquisition,” he added.
“We are pleased that Higgins will remain closely involved in the business in his new role as vice chair of the Board,” Fauvre concluded.
Hoffensetz said he was thrilled to take up the new position.
“I’m excited to be joining such a great company as Velocity Truck Centres, with its extensive national network and first-tier products, and values that align with my own,” he said.
“I look forward to getting to know our customers and employees, and helping to drive continued business growth,” he added.
VTC supports Daimler Truck products; Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Freightliner and Fuso trucks and buses across a network of 19 dealerships, with several sites also representing Mercedes-Benz Van products.
Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) also operates a network of over 135 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.
