Trevor Hill Appointed Managing Director of Audi Middle East
Dubai, January 13, 2013 - Audi Middle East has announced the appointment of Trevor Hill as its new Managing Director. Trevor brings over 20 years of global experience with Audi, having previously served as Managing Director for Audi South Korea for six years.
Audi's Growth in the Middle East Markets
Since entering the regional markets through its regional office in 2005, Audi has achieved significant growth in the Middle East. In this regard, Trevor Hill stated:
Our goal for 2013 is to reach the milestone of 10,000 Audi vehicles sold annually in the region, and to double this figure by 2020.
Trevor further added:
We currently have the right products and technology, and our absolute focus will be on customer satisfaction, particularly in after-sales services. In 2013, our dealers will begin establishing seven new service facilities across the region.
In addition to his role as Regional Director for Audi Middle East, Hill will also serve as Managing Director for Audi Volkswagen Middle East as a whole.
Trevor Hill's Career Journey
Trevor Hill was born on July 12, 1962, in Cape Town, South Africa. He began his career in 1989 when he joined Volkswagen/Audi South Africa in Johannesburg as a Dealer Training and Development Manager. Before relocating to Dubai, Trevor represented Audi in:
- South Africa
- Germany
- Japan
- China
- Hong Kong
- Korea
He has held key roles in areas such as training, dealer network development, sales and marketing, as well as overall leadership within the company. Notably, he served as Regional Director for Audi China in Beijing in 2006, overseeing the company’s operations in the China and Hong Kong markets, and was appointed General Manager of Audi Korea in 2007.
Qualifications and Skills
Trevor Hill holds the following qualifications:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Certificate in Vehicle Retailing from the University of Cape Town
- MBA from Anaheim University in California, United States
In addition to his native English, Trevor is proficient in Afrikaans and German, and has a basic understanding of Japanese and Chinese.
Hobbies and Interests
In his leisure time in South Africa, Trevor enjoys watching and participating in sports. He has played in the Premier League of Cricket in South Africa and has represented the country at both national and international levels in men's hockey. He is also an accomplished golfer.
Personal Life
Trevor is married and has two children.
