Andrew Kirby began their work experience at BMW South Africa in 1994 as General Manager of Brand Management. Andrew then joined Toyota South Africa Motors in 2005, where they served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing until 2010, overseeing various responsibilities in sales, marketing, product planning, dealer operations, and parts and service. Kirby then moved to Toyota Motor Corporation in 2011, taking on the role of General Manager of Lexus Marketing and later becoming General Manager of Lexus Product and Marketing. In 2013, they returned to Toyota South Africa Motors as Senior Vice President of Corporate Administration until 2015. Kirby then assumed the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Toyota South Africa for a brief period in 2016, before ultimately being appointed President and CEO of the company.
Andrew Kirby has a diverse education history. In 1985, they began their studies at the University of Cape Town, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering specializing in Mechanical Engineering. Andrew successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 1989.
Andrew later sought further education and enrolled at the Harvard Business School in 1996. There, they completed a program called the Program for Management Development (PMD), which focused on Executive Leadership. This program lasted for one year.
In addition to their formal education, Andrew Kirby obtained a certification in 1992. Andrew received the Mechanical Engineers Certificate of Competency from the Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs.
Based on the provided information, it can be concluded that Andrew Kirby holds a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cape Town, completed the PMD program at Harvard Business School, and has a certification in Mechanical Engineering competency.
April, 2016 - present