Hino Trucks announces new president

Hino Trucks USA, Novi, Michigan, has announced that Glenn Ellis was appointed president and chairman of the board for Hino Trucks, effective Feb. 1.

Ellis will become the first United States-born president of Hino Trucks, succeeding Shigehiro Matsuoka, who retired after holding the position for four years. Ellis also will serve as an officer of Hino Motors Limited, Hino Trucks’ Japan-based parent company.

Ellis joined Hino Trucks in 2004 and has led the efforts to build Hino Trucks’ brand in the U.S. market. In his most recent role as senior vice president of customer experience, expanded Hino’s dealer network and product offerings to include zero-emissions trucks while continuing to increase Hino trucks’ market share. During his time as the vice president of marketing, product development and dealer operations, Ellis built strong customer loyalty around the company’s core philosophy.

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As president, Ellis will focus on the dealer and customer relationship. He will expand the brand by driving Hino Trucks’ product development, adding enhanced technology and innovation while supporting a faster decision-making process.

Hino Trucks also announced several other organizational changes as part of its restructuring in the U.S. Bob Petz, who previously served as senior vice president of vehicle and parts sales, is appointed chief operating officer and executive vice president. Like Ellis, Petz joined Hino Trucks U.S. in 2004, and his leadership and strategic approach have been tremendous assets to the company. In addition to product development, all sales, parts and service operations will report to Petz in his new role.