Rob Leupen's Story: From HR Manager To Managing Director Of Toyota Gazoo

At first glance, it is a remarkable story: a friendly Dutchman who rolled into the world of motorsport as an HR manager - somewhat by accident - and rose to become the Team Director of the highly successful Toyota works team in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and, within Toyota Racing, to Managing Director. Although Rob Leupen (60) now co-leads one of the biggest motorsport teams in the world, he may not be so well known domestically. So time for a background story.