Hong Kong – As vice-president, Global Operations, Gaby-Luise Wuest will have responsibility for international Infiniti sales and aftersales, fleet sales, retail network development, and sales and product training. She will oversee the brand’s markets in the Asia/Oceania region, with the exception of China.
Wuest takes over from Francois Goupil de Bouille, previously appointed Infiniti vice-president, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Based at the company’s headquarters in Hong Kong, she will report directly to Johan de Nysschen, president of Infiniti.
Starting her automotive career with BMW in 1994, Wuest filled a number of roles before being appointed in 2010 to regional head, BMW Group China and Coordination Joint Venture, BMW Brilliance Automotive. Most recently she looked after Mini Asia-Pacific and South Africa.
Wuest’s appointment becomes effective on September 1, 2014.