Velocity Truck Centres has appointed Guy Hoffensetz as President of its Australian operation, reporting for VVG’s CEO Brad Fauvre, starting March 30.
Secured following a thorough search, Mr Hoffensetz 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, CEO and President of Velocity Vehicle Group said Mr Hoffensetz was a valuable addition. “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Guy, a highly experienced operator within the truck market, to the President role. Guy brings a proven focus on people, customers and performance, strongly aligned with VVG’s pillars of Speed, Value and Trust,” Mr Fauvre said.
He added: “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. We are pleased that Richard will remain closely involved in the business in his new role as Vice Chair of the Board,” Mr Fauvre concluded.
Mr 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) operates a network of over 135 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.
Photo credit: Court McAllister
Photo caption (L to R) : CEO and President of Velocity Vehicle Group, Brad Fauvre, Velocity Truck Centres Australia President, Guy Hoffensetz and Daimler Truck Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead.