NEERAJ Lala has taken over as chief executive of Toyota New Zealand, replacing Alistair Davis who has retired from the post after 12 years – and more than 40 years of service with the brand.
While Mr Davis will maintain a connection with the company as a non-executive chairperson on Toyota NZ’s board of directors, Mr Lala has stepped up from his previous role as chief operating officer to become only the fifth local CEO since the Japanese auto giant was established in New Zealand 50 years ago.