Gavin White joins Activate Business Finance in ambassador role

Autotech Group founder Gavin White is to partner with commercial finance broker independent commercial finance broker Activate Business Finance to help aftermarket businesses futureproof themselves.

In spite of stepping down from the day-to-day running of Autotech Group, the former CEO said he remains committed to supporting the automotive aftermarket and channelling his expertise to support the sector.

Gavin’s new role with Buckinghamshire-based Activate will see him educate and signpost garages and workshop owners on the financial solutions available to secure their sustainable futures.

“Autotech Group, and its subsequent divisions, were all founded on the realisation that there was a solution to the challenges facing the automotive industry,” he said.

“Greater awareness is needed on the different options available to finance the equipment and tools which will help automotive businesses future proof themselves and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving sector. As a result, I am delighted to be named as an Automotive Ambassador for Activate Business Finance, which I believe is an industry first role.”

Greg Durkan, founder and director of Activate Business Finance said: “Partnering Gavin’s unparalleled knowledge of the automotive industry and his desire to assist them in sourcing funding solutions will help unlock growth opportunities for so many facing pressures in the sector.”