Rumour: Ex-Skoda India director Zac Hollis to head VinFast Asia

Zac Hollis played a crucial role in the implementation of Skoda’s 'India 2.0' strategy.

According to a media report, Zac Hollis, who served as the brand director of Skoda Auto India, has been appointed as the head of VinFast Asia. The announcement comes ahead of the Vietnamese EV maker’s foray into the Indian market.

Zac Hollis played a crucial role in the implementation of Skoda’s 'India 2.0' strategy which saw the introduction of the Kushaq and Slavia based on the MQB A0-IN platform. While at Skoda, Hollis was known for being active on social media, which allowed him to connect directly with the customers.

In a career spanning over 2 decades, Hollis held several key positions in the automotive industry. Before joining Skoda Auto India, he was the head of sales operations for Skoda in China.

VinFast plans to invest $2 billion in India over the next 5 years. Earlier this month, the EV maker signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up a manufacturing unit in the state.

Source: Autocar Pro