Nicholas Pappas
About Nicholas Pappas
Nicholas Pappas serves as the Group Managing Director of Servco Australia Pty Ltd, overseeing a dealership group with a significant annual turnover exceeding $500 million. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having held various managerial roles at Toyota Motor Corporation Australia before taking on his current position in Brisbane.
Work at Servco
Nicholas Pappas has served as the Group Managing Director at Servco Australia Pty Ltd since 2014. Under his leadership, the company operates a dealership group that includes 7 Toyota dealerships, 2 Lexus dealerships, and 1 Hino dealership. The dealership group generates an annual turnover exceeding $500 million. Pappas collaborates with 7 Dealer Principal/Equity Partners, indicating a strong partnership model in the ownership and management of the dealerships. Servco Australia Pty Ltd has a significant presence across major cities in the eastern states of Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
Previous Experience at Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
Prior to his role at Servco, Nicholas Pappas held various positions at Toyota Motor Corporation Australia. He worked as Corporate Manager eBusiness for one year in Sydney from 2004 to 2005. Before that, he served as Franchise Development Manager for the Northern Region from 1998 to 2001 in Brisbane, and as Franchise Development Manager for the Central Region from 1996 to 1998 in Adelaide. Additionally, he was the Regional Manager for Sales & Marketing from 2006 to 2007 in Melbourne and held the position of Corporate Manager Dealer Development from 2001 to 2003 in Sydney.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Pappas holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from Griffith University, where he studied Accounting and Business/Management from 1987 to 1989. He completed his secondary education at Brisbane State High School from 1981 to 1985. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in the automotive industry, particularly in dealership management and corporate development.
Career Background
Nicholas Pappas has a comprehensive background in the automotive sector, spanning over two decades. His career began at Toyota Motor Corporation Australia, where he progressed through various managerial roles. His experience includes overseeing franchise development, sales and marketing, and dealer development. This extensive experience laid the groundwork for his current role as Group Managing Director at Servco Australia Pty Ltd, where he continues to influence the automotive retail landscape.