Velocity Truck Centres (VTC) has appointed Guy Hoffensetz as President of its Australian operation, reporting for Velocity Vehicle Group’s (VVG) CEO Brad Fauvre, effective March 30.
Secured following a thorough search, 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 CEO, overseeing a group of regional truck dealerships. Prior senior leadership roles included RDO Equipment, one of Australia’s largest John Deere dealership groups.
VVG CEO and President Brad Fauvre, pictured above left with (L-R) Hoffensetz and Daimler Truck Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, says Hoffensetz is a valuable addition to the dealership group.
“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,” he says.
“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.”
Hoffensetz says he is 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 says.
“I look forward to getting to know our customers and employees, and helping to drive continued business growth.”
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.
VVG operates a network of over 135 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia.