Jason Pritchard has been appointed as the group marketing manager for Wessex Garages based in South Wales and the South West.

In his new position, the 32-year-old will head up marketing and promotions for the car dealership and help expand and promote the company.

Pritchard said: “I have been with the motor dealership for 11 years, so I have excellent knowledge of the company and also plenty of experience in selling cars and dealing with the manufacturers.”

He was previously the Kia brand manager at Wessex Garages in Cardiff.

Wessex Garages is a privately owned company that has outlets in Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester and Newport.