Honda MPE appoints new general manager

HONDA Australia has announced changes to its senior management in the Power Equipment & Marine Division appointing Peter Singleton as general manager.

Vikram Pawah, who has been GM of the Power Equipment & Marine Division for the past three years, will leave the company to take up the role as GM of Corporate Planning at Honda Siel Cars India.

Peter Singleton will replace Pawah who will commence in the role of general manager Power Equipment & Marine on 1 October, 2011.

Honda Australia thanked Pawah for the knowledge, expertise and leadership he has shown in his time as GM of the Power Equipment & Marine Division and also in his previous roles in Corporate Affairs and as GM of Customer Service.

"Mr Pawah has been a valuable asset to the Power Equipment & Marine Division and we at Honda Australia are sure he will continue his successful career with Honda Siel Cars India and revel in the new opportunities the Indian market will provide," said Honda Australia director Robert Toscano.

Peter Singleton, who is currently the assistant general manager Power Equipment & Marine is a long term Honda employee and has great experience in the Power Equipment arena having spent time in the Power Equipment sales office as well as time as the OEM national manager. Singleton also spent three years working for Honda in Japan where he worked closely with product planning and production departments.

Singleton was also recently re-elected as president of the Australian Outdoor Power Equipment Association (OPEA).

Director Robert Toscano praised the new incumbent.

"Mr Singleton will bring his wealth of experience and new enthusiasm to the role of General Manager Power Equipment & Marine Division and will help ensure Honda remains a strong player in the Australian market,’ said Toscano.