Bangkok. BMW Thailand is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thomas Gorian as Sales and Dealer Network Development Director for BMW Thailand, effective 1st May 2024. Mr. Gorian succeeds Mr. Galdric Donnezan, who is moving back to BMW Group in Munich, Germany.
Mr. Gorian, who has over 12 years of experience with BMW Group, will be joining as the Sales and Dealer Network Development Director for BMW Thailand. In his previous role as Regional Area Manager for BMW Group in Germany, he oversaw the sales and dealer network development business in India and Southeast Asia. He also possesses extensive experience in sales and marketing from his previous role as Product and Pricing Specialist at BMW Group Middle East where he was responsible for strategic product planning namely, price positioning, volume planning, and product life cycle management before taking over the role of Manager Network Development & Performance Management as well as the Sales Area Manager for the Middle East market. In his new position as Sales and Dealer Network Development Director, Mr. Gorian will be responsible for managing and developing the BMW sales portfolio in Thailand, including strategic planning and managing the dealer network for both imported and locally assembled BMW vehicles.
Mr. Alexander Baraka, President and CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Thomas Gorian as the Sales and Dealer Network Development Director of BMW Thailand. With his over decade-long tenure at BMW Group, his extensive experience and expertise in sales and dealer network management will be instrumental in driving our company towards even greater success in the premium automotive market. We are confident that he will play a crucial role in our strategic planning and help us continuously achieve our goals. We look forward to seeing the growth and development of BMW in Thailand under his leadership.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Mr. Galdric Donnezan for his invaluable contribution during his significant tenure of five years at BMW Thailand. His unwavering dedication and exceptional leadership have been instrumental in driving the tremendous success of BMW, resulting in record registration numbers and our continued dominance in the Thai premium automotive segment for four consecutive years. We are proud to have had him as a vital member of our team, delivering an unparalleled driving experience and fostering brand loyalty to our customers. We wish him all the best in his new chapter at BMW Group in Munich,” Mr. Alexander Baraka concluded.
