Pupkewitz Motors celebrates Steenkamp's Toyota Chairmanship Award
Pupkewitz Motors announced that Etienne Steenkamp, the franchise director of Pupkewitz Toyota in Namibia, has been recognised with the prestigious Toyota Chairmanship Award.
The award is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the success of the Toyota brand over the years.
The Toyota Dealer Awards ceremony - a hallmark event for Toyota dealers across southern Africa, including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini - took place on 15 March in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Steenkamp's remarkable leadership and dedication to the Toyota brand earned him the esteemed honour. With a career spanning 19 years, he has exemplified the values of integrity, excellence and commitment within the automotive industry, embodying the transformative power of value-based leadership.
Expressing his pride in representing Pupkewitz Toyota on an international stage, Steenkamp remarked: "I did not expect it, and it was a tremendous honour. I have so much passion and appreciation for Toyota’s products, admiration for the leadership at Toyota South Africa, and loyalty to the Pupkewitz Group and its shareholders".
Steenkamp's leadership at Pupkewitz Toyota has seen rural outlets transformed into thriving businesses, guided by principles of continuous improvement and respect for people. As chairman of the regional dealer council intermittently since 2006, he has tirelessly advocated for the interests of Toyota South Africa Motors and the dealer network, ensuring fairness and integrity in addressing concerns, the group said.
Alongside Steenkamp's guidance, Pupkewitz Motors has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence and innovation within the automotive industry. As one of the sub-brands under Pupkewitz Motors, Pupkewitz Toyota's achievement of the Toyota Chairmanship Award marks a significant milestone, highlighting its role as a trusted legacy partner offering unparalleled service and support to Toyota customers across the region.
Steenkamp joins a prestigious list of recipients, with the only previous Namibian awardee being Harold Pupkewitz.
As his journey continues to inspire, Pupkewitz Motors looks forward to embracing future opportunities and challenges in pursuit of excellence and innovation within the automotive industry.
The award is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the success of the Toyota brand over the years.
The Toyota Dealer Awards ceremony - a hallmark event for Toyota dealers across southern Africa, including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini - took place on 15 March in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Steenkamp's remarkable leadership and dedication to the Toyota brand earned him the esteemed honour. With a career spanning 19 years, he has exemplified the values of integrity, excellence and commitment within the automotive industry, embodying the transformative power of value-based leadership.
Expressing his pride in representing Pupkewitz Toyota on an international stage, Steenkamp remarked: "I did not expect it, and it was a tremendous honour. I have so much passion and appreciation for Toyota’s products, admiration for the leadership at Toyota South Africa, and loyalty to the Pupkewitz Group and its shareholders".
Steenkamp's leadership at Pupkewitz Toyota has seen rural outlets transformed into thriving businesses, guided by principles of continuous improvement and respect for people. As chairman of the regional dealer council intermittently since 2006, he has tirelessly advocated for the interests of Toyota South Africa Motors and the dealer network, ensuring fairness and integrity in addressing concerns, the group said.
Alongside Steenkamp's guidance, Pupkewitz Motors has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence and innovation within the automotive industry. As one of the sub-brands under Pupkewitz Motors, Pupkewitz Toyota's achievement of the Toyota Chairmanship Award marks a significant milestone, highlighting its role as a trusted legacy partner offering unparalleled service and support to Toyota customers across the region.
Steenkamp joins a prestigious list of recipients, with the only previous Namibian awardee being Harold Pupkewitz.
As his journey continues to inspire, Pupkewitz Motors looks forward to embracing future opportunities and challenges in pursuit of excellence and innovation within the automotive industry.
