Astara Welcomes New Brand Head for GAC Motor Philippines

Astara Philippines, the new distributor of GAC Motor, has announced Redentor “Jun” Cajayon as Brand Head for GAC Motor Philippines.  

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Jun comes to Astara Philippines with close to 30 years of extensive sales, marketing and network development experience gained from the automotive industry.  As Brand Head for GAC Motor Philippines, Jun will be responsible for driving strategic  marketing direction, sales programs and dealer network development for the GAC  Motor brand in the market.  

“We have achieved significant milestones in our first year with Peugeot and we are  confident that we will do the same for GAC Motor this year. Jun is a seasoned  executive with an impressive track record, and we are happy to have him on board to  drive GAC Motor to new heights through impactful marketing and sales campaigns,”  said Raoul Picello, managing director of Astara Philippines.  

Under Astara, GAC Motor Philippines is set to launch the highly-anticipated All-New  Empow and the All-New GS8 SUV on January 18, rounding up its vehicle line up to five  nameplates including the current models of the GS3, GS4 and GN6. The company is  also scheduled to open new showroom and service facilities within the first quarter to  further expand its network reach across the country. 

With two global brands under its belt, Astara has established itself as a key player in  the local automotive sector since only launching in January 2022. Formerly known as  Bergé Auto, Astara is one of the biggest automotive distributors in the world, and has  carried out a successful path as a leading group in distribution and mobility services  in the last 40 years. The company has sold over three million cars as a strategic  partner of the world’s leading automotive groups including GAC Motor, which Astara  presently distributes in Chile and Peru.  

GAC Motor was first introduced in the market in November 2018 and has been the  brand of choice highly regarded by Filipino customers as having the most value for  money. The brand prides itself for manufacturing vehicles that have superior built  quality and craftsmanship, trustworthy safety and technology features, and the finest  convenience amenities. GAC Motor’s commitment to quality also extends to its  dealers, who are dedicated to ensuring that the ownership experience of customers is  reliable and worry-free.