Penske Australia & New Zealand has made two new appointments to its executive leadership team to start the year.
Gary Bone has joined the business as the general manager of eastern operations. Based in Brisbane, he oversees Penske’s retail branch operations in Wacol, Lytton, and Yatala in South East Queensland and Sydney.
Derek Smits has recently commenced as general manager of truck supply chain. Also based in Brisbane, he is leading the engineering, technical, and sales operations teams as well as the vehicle processing centre.
“Gary and Derek bring extensive experience and depth to our executive leadership team,” said Hamish Christie-Johnston, managing director of Penske Australia & New Zealand.
“A highly esteemed business leader with a strong track record of achievement, Gary will utilise his comprehensive industry experience in managing our on- and off-highway operations.
“Having amassed significant manufacturing and transport industry experience, Derek has a proven innovative approach to leadership that will hold him in good stead as he brings a fresh approach to this newly-created role.”
Most recently, Gary held senior leadership roles with Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks and Derek with Diverseco and Hendrickson Asia Pacific.
Derek Smits (left) with Gary Bone
Gary Bone (left) with Derek Smits