Toshimitsu Tanaka

Managing Director, Subaru Southern Africa

Toshimitsu Tanaka is Managing Director of Subaru Southern Africa, in the role since August 2025.

Subaru Southern Africa is the importer and distributor of Subaru vehicles in the region. In 2025 it was selling well under 1% of the passenger car market.

In the job

  1. Subaru Southern Africa appointed Tanaka as managing director from 1 August 2025, after Andrew Marshall retired following five years in the role. Source

  2. Tanaka said the company planned to lift sales to 1 000 units by 2026 through new dealerships and a new-generation Outback. Source

Career before

  1. 2023-2025Deputy Managing Director, Subaru Southern Africa
  2. Assistant General Manager, Toyota Tsusho Africa
  3. Group Manager, Toyota Tsusho Corporation

Sources

  1. sowetan.co.za
  2. bizcommunity.com
  3. businessday.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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