Mr Fisk was previously with Stellantis in Australia and before that, he worked with Audi for eight years in the UK.

Mazda has also appointed Alana Jones to a new role in the marketing department with responsibility for brand and partnerships.

Ms Jones has been promoted to marketing after being with Mazda’s PR department for almost five years and gaining responsibility for the brand’s social media last year.

James Robinson has also been appointed at Mazda in the role of PR coordinator. He was previously a journalist for Nine’s property section and before that, a property writer at Domain.

Mr Robinson replaces Brian Watson, who returns to his previous position as a technician with Mazda.

By Neil Dowling