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Zawya
07-08-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
South Africa: Subaru Southern Africa appoints Toshimitsu Tanaka as new MD
Subaru Southern Africa has appointed Toshimitsu Tanaka as its new managing director. He succeeds Andrew Marshall, who retires after five years in the role. Toshimitsu Tanaka | image supplied Tanaka brings more than 30 years' experience in the global automotive industry, including senior leadership positions across Africa, North America, and Asia. For the past two years, he has served as deputy managing director of Subaru Southern Africa. Before joining Subaru, Tanaka held key roles at Toyota Tsusho Group, including assistant general manager for Toyota Tsusho Africa and group manager at Toyota Tsusho Corporation. He notably led the establishment of Toyota Tsusho Africa's Durban facilities. Tanaka said: 'It is a great honour to lead Subaru Southern Africa. The brand stands for confidence, adventure and loyalty. My focus will be on growing our presence and enhancing the customer experience across the region.' His appointment signals a new chapter for Subaru Southern Africa as it seeks to meet evolving customer needs in the region. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
TimesLIVE
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Toshimitsu Tanaka named new MD at Subaru SA
Subaru Southern Africa has appointed Toshimitsu Tanaka as its new MD, effective August 1. He has succeeded Andrew Marshall, who retired after five years at the helm. Tanaka brings more than 30 years of experience in the global automotive sector. His international career spans key leadership roles across Africa, North America and Asia, most recently as deputy MD of Subaru Southern Africa, a role he held for two years. Before joining Subaru, Tanaka held senior positions within Toyota Tsusho Group. He also played a pivotal role in establishing Toyota Tsusho Africa's facilities in Durban as project leader. With deep insight into the SA automotive landscape and the broader global market, Tanaka is ideally positioned to lead the company into its next chapter, said Subaru. Tanaka said his focus will be on expanding the brand's presence and enhancing customer experience across the region. Subaru is a niche brand that sells four model ranges in SA: the Crosstrek, Forester, Outback and WRX.
