Toyota announces new senior appointments in UK & Europe

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The role is effective from 1 July and will see Mr Harrison report directly to Karl Schlicht, executive vice president, Toyota Motor Europe.

Mr Harrison returns to Toyota Europe after four years in the UK, initially as commercial director and for the past two years as president and managing director.

Replacing him as president and managing director of Toyota GB PLC from the same date will be Paul Van der Burgh. Mr Van der Burgh is currently director, consumer one at Toyota Motor Europe and has previously held senior positions across Toyota Europe, including director, Toyota Marketing and director, Lexus Europe.

Prior to joining Toyota, Mr Van der Burgh held senior roles at Ford of Britain including sales director and marketing director.

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for nearly 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day. Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news - or gossip.

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