Leadership

Kym first joined Inchcape as Franchise Director for bravoauto in September 2023, and in March 2024, was appointed General Manager, Inchcape New Zealand, assuming responsibility for the overall business performance of the New Zealand operations.

Commencing his career in the automotive industry as a Graduate, Kym gained comprehensive knowledge across sales, service, and management roles. During his 17-year tenure at Mazda Australia, he held executive positions, emphasising customer support and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Kym has developed a passion and talent for fostering inclusive workplace cultures and advocates for ongoing learning and development. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, he believes in the transformative power of governance and sustainability practices.

Outside of work, Kym enjoys spending time with his family and Bee, their Cavoodle, volunteering for Surf Lifesaving, supporting his children’s sports activities, watching AFL and reading a good book, while also mentoring students at RMIT University.

Scott joined Subaru Australia as a participant of the Graduate program in 2011, immersing himself in a comprehensive, multi-year rotational program that provided him with a strong understanding of all aspects of the brand’s business operations.  

In the decade since, Scott has built his career in the sales, operations and retailer management areas of the business, first taking on the role as Business Manager, before progressing to NSW State Manager and subsequently, National Sales and Operations Manager. In 2020, he moved into the role of National Sales Manager, Subaru Australia, where he was instrumental in driving growth and fostering enduring partnerships across the Subaru Retail Network.  

In April 2024, Scott was appointed General Manager, Subaru Australia, and joined Inchcape’s Executive Leadership Team.  

Away from work, Scott cherishes spending time with his wife and children, and gives back to his community by volunteering as a firefighter. 

Cormac Cafolla joined Inchcape in September 2024 as General Manager, DEEPAL Australia.

With extensive experience in the automotive industry both in Australia and internationally, Cormac has honed his expertise in network and sales leadership, and implemented strategies that help drive the transition to electric mobility. Throughout his tenure at Jaguar Land Rover, Cormac played a pivotal role in driving strategic performance and growth, developing and implementing retail strategies for international markets, and spearheading the electrification initiative. Prior to this, Cormac managed the development of the Audi Australia retail network during a significant growth period.

Before venturing into Automotive, Cormac led the delivery of significant civil infrastructure and commercial real estate projects in Ireland and Europe. With a degree in Engineering and Masters in Project and Business Management, Cormac combines this foundation with his cross-industry expertise to drive business performance, profitability, transformation, and strategic growth.

Cormac is a family man and with wife Laura, they have 3 young kids and spend a lot of time beside either a pool, pitch or gymnastics hall. Cormac is also an avid Liverpool FC fan and part-time junior football coach.

David Owen joined Inchcape in July 2024 as General Manger, Peugeot Citroën Australia.

With over three decades of experience in the automotive industry, David has honed a deep expertise in marketing, sales, product distribution, network management and aftersales. His extensive career, including a significant tenure at Ford Australia, has equipped him with profound insights into the Australian and broader Asia-Pacific market, making him a seasoned leader in the sector.

A dedicated family man, David is married with two teenage daughters. Together, they share a passion for travel and during their time living in China, they developed a love of Asian cuisine and culture. Committed to staying active, David enjoys a range of fitness activities, from bootcamps and cycling to running and swimming, with a particular fondness for sporting activities with his family.

Glen Cooper joined Inchcape in September 2024 as National Sales Manager, FOTON Australia, before being appointed General Manager, FOTON Australia in January 2025.

Glen joins Inchcape with extensive experience in Sales and Aftersales within the truck and commercial vehicle sectors. Throughout his career, Glen has developed expertise in driving business performance and fostering growth in the automotive industry. Most recently, he led dealer business improvement training programs at Deloitte Automotive Services. Prior to that, he was National Sales & Marketing Manager for Fuso Truck and Bus, where he shaped market strategy and drove sales performance.

Outside of work, Glen is a proud husband and father who enjoys camping in the great outdoors, playing a round of golf, cheering on the Richmond Tigers, and catching up for a chat with friends, both old and new.

Nathan Viviani first joined Inchcape Australia in 2008 working across finance and insurance prior to becoming National Business Trainer for the retail business, bringing a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Throughout his career, Nathan has held leadership roles across a wide range of business functions, including strategic programs, change management, operations, and organisational capability. Nathan’s expertise in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives, and his ability to lead large-scale transformation projects are complemented by his passion for operational excellence, strategic program management, and digital transformation.

With a brief interlude at Volkswagen Financial Services, where he honed his skills in market strategy and product development, Nathan has consistently demonstrated his ability to deliver results across diverse global markets. His broad experience spans Agile transformation, digital product development, organisational capability building, and P&L management. Nathan has a proven track record in fostering collaboration, leading high-performing teams, and driving business outcomes aligned to a strategic direction.

Nathan earned his Executive MBA from the University of Technology, Sydney’s Business School, is a qualified SAFe6 Agilist, and is certified in workplace training and assessment. In 2025, he will sit his CAPM and PMP exams achieving global project management certification. Outside work, he is a sports and music tragic, loves some trivia, and is happiest spending time outside with his wife and three young kids.

Kate Gillis has worked for Inchcape since November 2017, joining as General Manager of Marketing for the Trivett retail business, before moving across to Peugeot Citroën Australia (“PCA”) as General Manager of Marketing in July 2019.

In June 2020, Kate was appointed General Manager, Peugeot Citroën Australia, and was formally appointed Managing Director of Peugeot Citroën Australia in December 2021, joining the Inchcape Australasia Leadership Group. In July 2024, Kate took on a new role as Head of Strategic Growth for Inchcape Australasia.

She has considerable experience with global consumer brands in both marketing and product development, most notably some 17 years with Waterford Wedgwood, where she held the role of Marketing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), before returning to Australia.

Craig joined Inchcape Australia in April 2019 as Franchise Director, responsible for the sales and aftersales divisions of Sydney-based Inchcape Automotive Retail outlets for Subaru, Peugeot and Citroën.

In April 2023, Craig was appointed Managing Director AutoNexus with responsibility for the logistics, transport, fulfilment and warehousing operations of Inchcape Australasia.

Bringing over three decades of experience in the automotive sector, Craig has held a variety of roles during his career and is known for his strong business partnering skills and ability to build exceptional teams. He spent over a decade as a Financial Controller before moving into a variety of dealership General Manager and Dealer Principal roles across multiple brands including Lexus, BMW and Audi. Craig then established his own consultancy firm, providing his expert motor industry knowledge to various clients including Toyota Motor Corporation Australia and Harley Davison Australia, before returning to retail as Managing Director of Southern Motor Group; then Dealer Principal and General Manager of Marketing and Customer Development Centre (eBusiness) for Peter Warren Automotive.

In his free time Craig enjoys golf, cycling and going to the gym.

As Franchise Director, Mark is responsible for the sales and aftersales divisions of Sydney and Melbourne-based Inchcape Automotive Retail outlets for Subaru, Peugeot, and Citroën.

Mark brings over two decades’ worth of experience as an operations specialist to the role and draws on expertise crafted across new and used vehicle operations and project management. Starting his career as a Sales Cadet, Mark continued to immerse himself in the automotive industry spending a decade progressing through the ranks in new vehicle sales before expanding his knowledge into the used vehicle market.

Since joining Inchcape in 2011, Mark has held a variety of management positions across the Inchcape Automotive Retail business representing Subaru, Peugeot, and Citroën, contributed significantly to several projects and has been responsible for the opening of five dealerships across the brands, including during the 2017 acquisition of the Peugeot and Citroën brands.

In 2019, Mark was appointed Head of Sales Operations for the Melbourne sites of Inchcape Automotive Retail, before becoming Franchise Director in January 2022. In April 2023, Mark was appointed Franchise Director across Sydney and Melbourne.

As an avid lover of camping and all things outdoors, Mark often embarks on adventures in his caravan to destinations where a fishing rod is a must-have. Mark is happily married with two children and a playful Labrador, Lenny.