Lasan goes to Geely PH

Geely PH with Ferdie Lasan

Geely Philippines brought into the company an industry veteran that will head its vehicle sales team.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What made Lasan fit for the role?

    Lasan is backed by his more than two decades of experience in the fields of automotive sales and banking.
  • How many vehicles did Geely Philippines sell in the country since 2019?

    SGAP has rolled out 24,645 Geely vehicles in the Philippines since 2019.
  • In a statement, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) said that Ferdinand Lasan shall serve as its General Manager for vehicle sales — days after Naoyuki Takeda assumed the role as the company president and chief executive officer last January 1.

    The aforementioned move, SGAP explained, solidifies its leadership team and showcases the brand's “commitment to continuous improvement.”

    Ferdie Lasan

    To note, Lasan brings with him more than two decades of experience in the automotive sales and banking industry.

    “I am very optimistic about the future of the brand with the able support of additional team members who are the perfect pieces to complement our capabilities in various aspects of Vehicle Sales. This new and revitalized Vehicle Sales team will reach greater heights for the brand in 2024 with the support of our dealerships nationwide,” he said.

    Per Geely Philippines, it has rolled out 24,645 vehicles to buyers nationwide.

    Geely GX3 Pro

    Meanwhile, the SGAP president (who replaced Yugo Kiyofuji) looks forward to a better year for Geely.

    "As we embark on the journey of the upcoming year, we are mindful of the challenges that may arise. However, with unwavering confidence in the leadership of Ferdie, we believe that our eager and dedicated Vehicle Sales team is now well-equipped to face these challenges and lead us triumphantly towards achieving our goals. Together, we look forward to turning obstacles into opportunities and reaching new heights in the year ahead,” Takeda was quoted as saying.

    Photos from Sojitz G Auto Philippines, Ruben Manahan IV

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