Toyota Tsusho South Pacific Holdings Pty Ltd (TTSPH) is 100% owned by Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) and is the headquarters for the South Pacific automotive division. The Headquarters Management and support function for the South Pacific Automotive, Marine, Truck, Parts, Service & Accessories divisions located throughout seven South Pacific countires, is based in Brisbane. As well as global brands such as Toyota, TTSPH South Pacific Holdings Pty Ltd companies are also authorised resellers of Hino and Yamaha quality products, as well as used vehicles, car rentals and petrol stations, enhancing the business model of TTSPH across the South Pacific. In 1992, TTC embarked on a Joint Venture with Burns Philp and then in 1998, TTC took up the option to purchase the remaining Burns Philp share of the business. From this transaction, Toyota Tsusho South Pacific Holdings Pty Ltd (TTSPH) was born. TTSPH is the majority shareholder of all subsidiaries and takes a managing interest in each operation. Through the combined efforts of Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation, the companies have worked together to become the leading automotive company in the region, complying with global standards. The company is also consistently ranked in the Forbes top 1000 global business leaders . Corporate Name - Toyota Tsusho South Pacific Holdings Pty Ltd Shareholder Toyota Tsusho Corporation – 100% owned Managing Director - Mr Akira Shida Head Office - 3/22 Cordelia Street South Brisbane, Queensland 4101PO Box 5559, West End, Queensland 4101 Establishment - November, 1999 Affiliated Companies - 7 companies with 29 Branches in 7 South Pacific countries Number of Employees TTSPH Group Total -1621 (as at September 2014) Number of Employees TTSPH Head Office Brisbane - 53 (as at September 2014)