Mercedes-Benz Australia
Peter Hackett has extensive work experience in the automotive industry, particularly with Mercedes-Benz. Peter started their career in 1995 as a Race Driver, Media Spokesperson, and Australian GT Champion for Peter Hackett Racing. In 2001, they joined Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific as the Chief Driving Instructor, where they are responsible for delivering driving programs and overseeing a team of driving professionals. As part of this role, Peter presents to clients, provides safety briefings, and is often called upon to present to the media. Peter has also been featured in advertisements for Mercedes-Benz Finance. In 2015, Peter announced plans to return to GT racing and formed a new team to compete in the 2016 Australian GT Championship.
Peter Hackett holds a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology from UNSW.
Mercedes-Benz Australia
Welcome to the official home of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific on LinkedIn. Our brand offers a broad portfolio of products, including an extensive selection of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and vans, Mercedes-EQ hybrid and all-electric vehicles, performance-focused Mercedes-AMG vehicles, and the flagship luxury Mercedes-Maybach line. Mercedes-Benz sells vehicles in Australia through a network of showrooms and via an online store, where customers can browse and purchase from stock available nationwide. Innovation is at the core of what Mercedes-Benz stands for – but it is not merely our vehicles that undergo development day in, day out. An array of initiatives are laying the groundwork and moving us towards a sustainable tomorrow, today. At Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific, we believe our people make the difference. We proudly offer generous employee benefits, such as discounted car leasing and purchase options, employee assistance programs and much more. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We are proud to be recognized as a Workplace Gender Equality Employer of Choice and we support a flexible and progressive work culture. The local team is proud to support Brainwave Australia by raising awareness, providing financial assistance and volunteering time to assist families and children across Australia who are living with brain injuries and illnesses.