Dr Johan Van Zyl Toyota
Dr van Zyl began his career with Toyota in 1993, when he was appointed Director of Vehicle Sales & Dealer Network for Toyota South Africa (TSA). He was promoted to the role of President and COO of TSA in 2002, before becoming President and CEO in 2003. Dr Johan van Zyl, the executive chairperson of Toyota South Africa Motors, died on Friday, 30 July, at the age of 63.
A spokesperson confirmed his death. Fin24 understands that he died of Covid-19 complications, at a Pretoria hospital. Van Zyl, who was born in Springs in Gauteng in June 1958, had a long career with the auto manufacturer.
The chairperson of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), Dr Johan van Zyl, passed away on Friday evening from complications related to Covid-19. TSAM says in a statement mourning the loss of 'The. On Friday, 6 August 2021, a small group of family, friends, colleagues and dignitaries - restricted in number in adherence to COVID regulations - gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr Johan van Zyl.
And while a sombre mood initially hung over the Toyota Auditorium where the celebration was held, it soon lifted as people in attendance and many of the thousands watching began. It is with great sadness that the University of Pretoria (UP) learnt of the passing, on 31 July 2021, of Dr Johan van Zyl (63), Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) chairman and member of the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) at UP. The statement follows.
Johan van Zyl passed away on Friday evening, 30 July 2021, from complications associated with Covid-19, at age 63. He is survived by his wife Santie and his daughters, Nadia and Karla. This is a sad loss to the country.
Johan had so much that he still wanted to contribute to building South Africa. DURBAN - Tributes continue to pour in for Toyota SA's executive chairperson, Dr Johan van Zyl, who has been hailed as one of the "most formidable business minds" in the country. On Friday 6th August 2021, industry player from around the globe, joined Toyota South Africa bid farewell to one of Africa's business giants, Dr Johan van Zyl, during a touching celebration of his life and legacy.
Dr van Zyl began his career with the company in 1993 as Director for Vehicle Sales & Dealer Network. The Automobile Association (AA) expresses its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr Johan van Zyl who died on Friday, 30 July. "Dr Van Zyl was a titan of the South African automotive sector who worked his way up the ranks at Toyota to eventually become President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe, the first South African to hold this position.
He worked tirelessly to innovate. Johan van Zyl (8 June 1958 - 30 July 2021) was a South African business executive. He was an executive of Toyota, serving as chairman, president and chief executive officer of Toyota Motor Europe from 2015 to 2021.