MITSUBISHI MOTORS SALES OF CANADA STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (MMSCAN) is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments. Effective immediately, Wakako Kawakami has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Corporate Planning with responsibilities for corporate planning and product planning and John Stoian has been appointed to the role of Director, Aftersales. Both roles report directly to Juyu Jeon, president and CEO.

Ms. Kawakami joined Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in 2004 and brings diverse global experience to Canada including global procurement and sales and marketing.

Mr. Stoian joins MMSCAN with more than 30 years automotive experience spanning Parts and Aftersales, Customer Experience and Dealer Development. Previously, he was Director, Parts and Aftersales at Kia Canada, Inc.

“We are pleased to have strengthened the management team and welcome Wakako Kawakami and John Stoian to their roles,” said Juyu Jeon, president and CEO, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. “It is an important time for Mitsubishi Motors. We are looking to strengthen profitability for our dealer partners and build sustainable growth.”

Previously Juyu Jeon led the Corporate Planning function and Paul Simmonds led Aftersales for MMSCAN.