Glass’s has announced the appointment of a new chief car editor.
Rupert Pontin joined the business at the beginning of April and will lead the existing team of car editors in continuing to provide valuation data for companies operating in the UK car market.
Pontin brings 27 years of experience in the management, valuation and strategic remarketing of new and used vehicles.
He has worked on behalf of a number of key automotive manufacturers and leasing companies including British Car Auctions and Car Shop, in addition to running his own successful independent used car retail business.
He will be responsible for valuation data collation and increasing Glass’s profile to the customers – dealers, manufacturers, leasing companies and industry bodies - that use Glass’s data to improve the profitability of their businesses.
An award-winning journalist and editor, with two decades of experience covering the motor retail industry, and accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) plus the National Council for the Training of Journalist (NCTJ)
As editor of AM since 2016, Tim is responsible for its media content, planning and production across AM's multiple channels, including the website, digital reports, webinars, social media and the editorial content of AM's events, Automotive Management Live and the AM Awards. His focus is on interviewing senior leaders of franchised dealer groups and motor manufacturer national sales companies to examine latest developments in UK motor retail.
Login to comment
Comments
No comments have been made yet.