David Wilson is set to retire
Toyota Racing Development is set for a new president on December 16, 2024. Longtime president David Wilson is set to retire after 35 years with the manufacturer.
Wilson has served in many roles within the company: design engineer; track support engineer; vice president, operations and engineering; vice president, production and strategic planning; vice president, sales, operations and planning; and vice president, finance, operations and planning. He became president in 2014.
Tyler Gibbs currently works as the general manager. In December, he’ll assume the role of TRD president. He’ll work on all TRD operations and activities in North America.
Gibbs has worked for TRD since 1996.
David Wilson comments
“It’s been such an honor to be a member of this Team and work alongside so many dedicated, talented and passionate men and women,” said Wilson.
“I’m humbled and grateful for the trust, support and friendship afforded me throughout my career by my colleagues at TMNA, the Toyota Motor Corporation, our industry and team partners and our athletes. But now, I’ve completed my lap and I’m proud to hand the keys over to my friend and ‘brother in arms’, Tyler Gibbs.”
He concluded, “I have every confidence that Tyler and his team will continue to grow and strengthen TRD’s world-class legacy on and off the track.”
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Tyler Gibbs comments
“I have big shoes to fill,” said Gibbs.
“Dave has been the cornerstone of TRD’s growth and culture over the last 35 years. During my 28 years working for Dave, he has given me countless opportunities to learn and grow, and this is another one of those opportunities.”
He added, “I’m excited and grateful for the privilege to work with so many incredible people at TRD and TMNA, along with our many partners, and together we’ll seek to continue TRD’s history of success.”
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