It’s official: Inchcape Plc has now officially entered the Philippine market with the formalization of its joint-venture with the CATS Group of Companies. The deal includes the acquisition by Inchcape of a controlling 60 percent stake, while the remaining 40 percent remains with CATS founding Ang family.
The entity, formally known as Inchcape Philippines will become the exclusive local distributor of Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Harley Davidson. More brands are expected to join the Inchcape Philippines umbrella, but these announcements will be made in due time.
Inchcape Philippines will also continue to retain Mazda as an authorized dealership.
Inchcape Philippines will leverage Inchcape and CATS’ commercial resources, advanced digital capabilities, global insights, and local market knowledge with the goal to power better mobility in the Philippines.
Alex Hammett, Managing Director of South Asia & Pacific will assume responsibility for the business in the Philippines with the local leadership team, headed by Frankie Ang, Chief Operating Officer, Inchcape Philippines.
Alex Hammett, Managing Director, South Asia & Pacific, Inchcape APAC, commented: “We are very excited to officially announce our entry into the Philippine market. This deal is a highlight of our ambition to be the undisputed distribution partner for mobility companies. With a shared ambition for innovation to drive better operational performance and to deliver an exceptional customer experience, we look forward to powering better mobility for the Philippine automotive market.”
Frankie Ang, Chief Operating Officer, Inchcape Philippines, commented: “For over 30 years of operating in the Philippines, our core purpose and mission has always been to fulfil our customers’ aspirations of owning the cars of their dreams. Together with Inchcape’s digital leadership and global scale advantage, we can usher in a new era for mobility via Inchcape Philippines.”
Hope something is done about their atrocious after-sales service! Very unfitting of the Mercedes name sadly.
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