Inchcape Australasia has promoted Blair Read to be the managing director of its distribution businesses, and Scott Lawrence has been promoted to replace him as the new general manager of Subaru Australia.
Reporting to Read, Lawrence will drive the strategic and operational advancement of Subaru Australia, guiding the brand into its next chapter.
He first joined Subaru Australia as a participant in the graduate program, immersing himself in a comprehensive, multi-year rotational program that provided him with a strong understanding of all aspects of the brand’s business operations.
In the decade since, Lawrence has built his career in the business’s sales, operations, and retailer management areas, first taking on the role of business manager before progressing to NSW state manager and, subsequently, national sales and operations manager.
Since 2020, he has held the pivotal role of national sales manager at Subaru Australia, where he has been instrumental in driving growth and fostering enduring partnerships across the Subaru Retail Network.
The appointment of a new national sales manager will be shared in due course.
“I am honoured to join the esteemed leaders who have guided Subaru Australia, particularly at this exciting time for the brand,” Lawrence says.
“With the dedicated support of our valued partners across the Subaru Retail Network, for over half a century, Subaru has held a special place in the hearts and driveways of many Australian families.
“The strong partnerships we continue to forge across the Retail network are built on a shared purpose of delivering an exceptional experience for our customers and supporting even more Subaru owners as they embark on their adventures throughout Australia.
“As we enter a new era following the celebration of Subaru Australia’s 50th anniversary last year, I look forward to embracing the opportunities on the horizon while respecting the history that has built the brand we are today,” he says.
