In addition to giving continuity to the sustainable business project that the company has developed over the last 25 years in the country, Salinas will have the challenge of leading the process of transforming Toyota Argentina into a mobility services company and the introduction of new technologies that are friendly to the environment.
Daniel Smith retires from the company after having led a strong process of investment and job creation in local operations for 12 years, which allowed Toyota Argentina to reach leadership in 2021 for the first time in its history, both in production, sales and exports. Daniel also led the development of vehicles under the global brand GAZOO Racing and the launch of Toyota Mobility Services (today KINTO), the pioneer platform in mobility services in the region, among other achievements.
However, Herrero will continue to be linked to the Japanese brand as President of Toyota Plan and Coordinator of GAZOO Racing activities.
Masahiro Inoue, CEO of Toyota Latin America and the Caribbean said: “Daniel is an exceptional leader who has made Toyota Argentina one of the most admired companies in the country. His role in the development of Argentina as a pick-up export base for the entire region has allowed Daniel to be recognized today as one of the most respected businessmen of his generation. I would like to thank him personally, and on behalf of the Board of Directors, for his contribution to the development of the company and the country”.
“Having held different management positions in Argentina, Brazil and Japan, Gustavo has a deep understanding of the global trends of the industry that faces the deepest transformation of the last 100 years. All the members of Toyota Latin America and the Caribbean welcome him in his new role and wish him the best of success under the slogan “One Toyota”.
Daniel Smith, stated: “I want to congratulate Gustavo on his appointment. Having worked alongside him for many years, I trust that, under his leadership, Toyota Argentina will continue its growth process in the country and in the region”.
“It has been an honor to lead Toyota Argentina for the last 12 years. I have been honored by the commitment of all our collaborators and the passion that each of them puts into improving our operations day by day. I would also like to thank our entire value chain, customers, unions, suppliers, dealers, government authorities and the Zárate community, with whom we have worked side by side to consolidate Toyota’s long-term sustainable business project in Argentina.”
At the same time, Gustavo Salinas He said: “It is a huge privilege for me to drive Toyota Argentina. I would also like to give a very special thanks to Daniel for his extraordinary leadership of the company during these 12 years.”
Source: Ambito
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