Hino boss Steve Lotter to retire
Industry stalwart will call it quits in the New YearLong-serving Toyota and Hino executive Steve Lotter has announced he will retire from the role of Chairman and CEO of Hino Australia, effective January 1, 2021.
“On behalf of Hino Australia, I would like to thank Steve for his dedication and leadership over the past 14 years,” said Sam Suda, President and COO of Hino Australia.
Mr Suda will move into the new role of Hino President and CEO from January 2021 after two years in his current role.
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Steve Lotter has enjoyed a 45-year career in the automotive industry commencing in 1975 at Thiess Toyota, which was the precursor to a 30-year career at Toyota Australia, before leaving briefly in 2005 to take on the role of COO at Kia Motors Australia.
Mr Lotter returned to the Toyota Group in 2006, joining Hino Australia as COO, before his move to the President and COO role in 2008, and then into his current role in 2014.
“During my time at Hino Australia, there has been a focus on expanding and developing the product range using the principles of SPEC, being Safety, Performance, Efficiency and Comfort,” said Mr Lotter.
“Following the successful launches of our new light and medium-duty truck ranges over the last three years, I am confident that I leave Hino Australia well-positioned for the future,” Mr Lotter concluded.
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