Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has announced significant executive leadership changes at TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development). David Wilson, the current president of TRD, will retire on December 16 after a 35-year career with the organization. He will be succeeded by Tyler Gibbs, the current General Manager.
Wilson's tenure at TRD has been marked by numerous championships and iconic race wins across various motorsports disciplines. Gibbs, who has been with TRD for 28 years, will take over as president in late December. In his new role, Gibbs will oversee all TRD operations in North America, including engine and chassis engineering, manufacturing, and facilities management.
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership esecutiva presso TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development). David Wilson, l'attuale presidente di TRD, andrà in pensione il 16 dicembre dopo una carriera di 35 anni nell'organizzazione. Il suo successore sarà Tyler Gibbs, l'attuale direttore generale.
Il mandato di Wilson presso TRD è stato caratterizzato da numerosi campionati e vittorie iconiche in diverse discipline motoristiche. Gibbs, che è in TRD da 28 anni, subentrerà come presidente a fine dicembre. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Gibbs si occuperà di tutte le operazioni di TRD in Nord America, compresi ingegneria dei motori e dei telai, produzione e gestione delle strutture.
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) ha anunciado importantes cambios en el liderazgo ejecutivo en TRD, EE.UU. (Toyota Racing Development). David Wilson, el actual presidente de TRD, se retirará el 16 de diciembre después de una carrera de 35 años en la organización. Su sucesor será Tyler Gibbs, el actual gerente general.
El mandato de Wilson en TRD se ha caracterizado por numerosos campeonatos y victorias icónicas en diversas disciplinas del automovilismo. Gibbs, que ha estado en TRD durante 28 años, asumirá la presidencia a finales de diciembre. En su nuevo papel, Gibbs supervisará todas las operaciones de TRD en América del Norte, incluyendo ingeniería de motores y chasis, fabricación y gestión de instalaciones.
토요타 모터 북미(TMNA)는 TRD, 미국(Toyota Racing Development)에서 중요한 경영진 변화를 발표했습니다. 현재 TRD의 사장인 데이비드 윌슨은 조직에서의 35년 경력 끝에 12월 16일 은퇴할 예정입니다. 그의 후임자는 현재 총괄 매니저인 타일러 깁스입니다.
윌슨의 TRD 재임 기간 동안 여러 차례 챔피언십과 상징적인 경주 승리가 있었으며, 깁스는 TRD에서 28년간 근무해왔습니다. 늦은 12월에 사장직을 맡게 될 깁스는 북미에서 TRD의 모든 운영을 감독하게 되며, 엔진 및 섀시 엔지니어링, 제조 및 시설 관리 등을 포함합니다.
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) a annoncé d'importants changements de direction au sein de TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development). David Wilson, l'actuel président de TRD, partira à la retraite le 16 décembre après une carrière de 35 ans au sein de l'organisation. Son successeur sera Tyler Gibbs, l'actuel directeur général.
Le mandat de Wilson à TRD a été marqué par de nombreux championnats et des victoires emblématiques dans diverses disciplines du sport automobile. Gibbs, qui est chez TRD depuis 28 ans, prendra ses fonctions de président à la fin décembre. Dans son nouveau rôle, Gibbs supervisera toutes les opérations de TRD en Amérique du Nord, y compris l'ingénierie des moteurs et des châssis, la fabrication et la gestion des installations.
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) hat bedeutende Führungswechsel bei TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) angekündigt. David Wilson, der derzeitige Präsident von TRD, wird am 16. Dezember in den Ruhestand gehen nach einer 35-jährigen Karriere in der Organisation. Sein Nachfolger wird Tyler Gibbs, der derzeitige General Manager, sein.
Die Amtszeit von Wilson bei TRD war geprägt von zahlreichen Meisterschaften und ikonischen Rennsiegen in verschiedenen Motorsportdisziplinen. Gibbs, der seit 28 Jahren bei TRD ist, wird Ende Dezember die Präsidentschaft übernehmen. In seiner neuen Rolle wird Gibbs alle TRD-Operationen in Nordamerika überwachen, einschließlich Motor- und Chassisengineering, Fertigung und Facility-Management.
- Smooth leadership transition with an experienced internal successor
- Tyler Gibbs brings 28 years of experience at TRD to his new role as president
- Continuity in leadership strategy likely due to Gibbs' long-standing relationship with Wilson
- Potential loss of institutional knowledge with David Wilson's retirement after 35 years
- Possible short-term disruption during leadership transition
- TRD,
U.S.A. President David Wilson announces retirement - Appointment of Tyler Gibbs to TRD,
U.S.A. President
During his long-standing career at TRD, Wilson has held many roles, including design engineer; track support engineer; vice president, operations and engineering; vice president, production and strategic planning; vice president, sales, operations and planning; and vice president, finance, operations and planning. Wilson was appointed to the position of TRD president in January 2014, where he has led Toyota's
"It's been such an honor to be a member of this Team and work alongside so many dedicated, talented and passionate men and women," said Wilson. "I'm humbled and grateful for the trust, support and friendship afforded me throughout my career by my colleagues at TMNA, the Toyota Motor Corporation, our industry and team partners and our athletes. But now, I've completed my lap and I'm proud to hand the keys over to my friend and 'brother in arms', Tyler Gibbs. I have every confidence that Tyler and his team will continue to grow and strengthen TRD's world-class legacy on and off the track."
Wilson played a significant role in many championships and race wins with Toyota, Lexus and Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) teams and drivers during his 35-year tenure, including championships in CART, CORR, Grand-Am, IMSA, Indy Racing League, MTEG, NASCAR, NHRA, SCORE and USAC. He has also been a part of many noteworthy victories in iconic races across motorsports, including wins in the 12 Hours of Sebring,
Prior to joining TRD, Wilson was employed by Johnson & Johnson and was an officer in the
In his new role, Gibbs will be responsible for all TRD operations and activities in
"I have big shoes to fill," said Gibbs. "Dave has been the cornerstone of TRD's growth and culture over the last 35 years. During my 28 years working for Dave, he has given me countless opportunities to learn and grow, and this is another one of those opportunities. I'm excited and grateful for the privilege to work with so many incredible people at TRD and TMNA, along with our many partners, and together we'll seek to continue TRD's history of success."
Gibbs joined TRD in 1996 and has held various roles during his nearly 30-year tenure with the organization. He currently oversees competition, engineering, commercial and administration activities at TRD. In addition, he works closely with TMNA and Toyota Racing as well as with race team relationships and key motorsports partners.
A Westmont College graduate, Gibbs began his career with Cosworth Engineering in 1992. He later earned his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of
Gibbs will assume his new role as TRD President in late December.
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