Luigi Ksawery Luca’ appointed as the new President and Managing Director of Toyota (GB) PLC (TGB)

20 October 2025

Luigi Ksawery Luca’ has been appointed the new President and Managing Director of Toyota (GB) PLC (TGB), the national marketing and sales company for Toyota in the UK. 

Luca’ brings a wealth of experience both from Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and national marketing and sales companies across multiple business areas. He joined TGB in September this year as Executive Advisor, having previously served as Vice President, Customer Experience and Business Transformation at TME and, prior to that, CEO/Managing Director of Toyota Motor Italia.  

He will take up his new position on 1 January 2026, succeeding Scott Thompson, current TGB President and Managing Director, who will be returning to Toyota Australia. 

Luca’ said: “Scott has been an inspirational leader, successfully implementing our multipath strategy and navigating the challenges and opportunities of the dynamic UK market. I look forward to stepping into the role, grasping the opportunities that the evolution of the UK market provides and creating further synergies between UK-based Toyota companies.” 

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Luigi Ksawery Luca’ appointed as the new President and Managing Director of Toyota (GB) PLC (TGB)

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