CAL Isuzu, the country’s largest Isuzu Truck retailer and most recent winner of the annual Grandmaster awards, has announced two new appointments which see staff promoted into Dealer Principal roles. 

Jared Keenan (pictured right), Group Sales Manager and CAL Isuzu Auckland Branch Manager, will take the added responsibility of Dealer Principal for the dealership. 

At the CAL Hamilton site, Alex Boles (pictured left) will be promoted from Branch Manager to Dealer Principal.

 The appointments are effective immediately and were announced by Ashok Parbhu, Managing Director of CAL Group.

“Jared and Alex have worked for CAL Isuzu for several years and risen through the ranks across a variety of positions, so they have expert first hand knowledge of many facets of the business,” said Mr Parbhu.

“Their knowledge of the CAL organisation and also Isuzu Trucks is instrumental in setting up a strong management structure for the future.”

Dave Ballantyne, General Manager of Isuzu Trucks New Zealand, was equally as enthusiastic about the announcement. 

“Longevity and trust are cornerstones to any business, not just externally with customers but also the relationship with staff inside the operation, so It’s always heartening to see a business such as CAL Isuzu recognising talent and promoting from within,” said Mr Ballantyne.

“It’s important to have people with a high level of experience and product knowledge in key roles like this, not just for CAL but the Isuzu Truck brand and our customers.

“Together with Ashok, I would like to congratulate Jared and Alex on becoming the newest Dealer Principals in the network and I wish them every success as we strive to retain Isuzu Truck’s Number One position in the market.”

The appointments follow Isuzu Trucks regaining the title as the most popular new truck brand in New Zealand for 2023.*