The Honda Foundation has appointed Robert Thorp as chairperson alongside new trustees Eva Barrett and Aaron Puvi, effective mid-2025.
Thorp, who serves as Director of the Automotive business at Honda Australia, will lead the Foundation’s board as it advances its community support mission across Australia. The Foundation operates as a charitable trust providing financial assistance and a 12-month loan vehicle program to organisations nationwide.
The Honda Foundation has supported Australian communities for 33 years, working with charities and worthy causes across the country.
“The Honda Foundation has always inspired me in the way that it contributes and empowers organisations that are focused on helping others,” Thorp said.
“I am looking forward to collaborating with the board of trustees to strengthen our impact on communities across Australia,” he said.
New trustees join experienced board
Eva Barrett, General Manager of Brand and Marketing at Honda Australia, brings experience working with brands across Australia and Europe in brand, marketing and communications roles.
Aaron Puvi, Director at Formula Motor Group, specialises in automotive retailing, servicing and affiliated businesses. He currently works within the Formula Honda Group network.
The new appointees will work alongside continuing trustees Leisa Stallard and Daniel Preston. Stallard has worked within the Honda network since 1993 and became Dealer Principal of Blue Ribbon Honda in 1995.
Preston is a barrister who has advised Honda Australia on commercial and strategic matters for 15 years.
The Foundation says it will continue supporting community organisations and charities working to create change in the lives of Australians.
More information about the Honda Foundation is available at thehondafoundation.com.au.
Automobile Magazine-AU
