LUIGI Ksawery Luca’ has been appointed the new President and Managing Director of Toyota (GB), effective 01 January 2026.
He succeeds Scott Thompson, current Toyota GB President and Managing Director, who will be returning to Toyota Australia.
The highly experienced automotive executive Luca brings a wealth of knowledge both from Toyota Motor Europe and national marketing and sales companies across multiple business areas.
He joined the UK sales and marketing operation of Toyota in September 2025 as Executive Advisor, having previously served as Vice President, Customer Experience and Business Transformation at Toyota Motor Europe and, prior to that, was the CEO/Managing Director of Toyota Motor Italia.
He will take up his new position on 01 January 2026.
Scott has been an inspirational leader, successfully implementing our multipath strategy and navigating the challenges and opportunities of the dynamic UK market. I look forward to stepping into the role, grasping the opportunities that the evolution of the UK market provides and creating further synergies between UK-based Toyota companies.
Luigi Ksawery Luca’
Toyota sells a variety of business cars in the UK and is the fastest growing commercial vehicle brand in the UK. It also owns the Kinto leasing brand.

