Glyn Hopkin appoints Tim Murphy to head operations

Independent dealer group Glyn Hopkin has appointed Tim Murphy as chief operations officer (COO).

Murphy has previously served as Audi and JLR franchise director at Marshall’s and as group operations director and executive board member for the Motorline Group.

Fraser Cohen, CEO of Glyn Hopkin, said: “Tim’s extensive industry experience and proven track record will be invaluable as we continue to expand and strengthen our operations. His knowledge of working with multiple manufacturers will greatly benefit the group.”

In his new position, Murphy will oversee all Nissan, MG, Kia, Renault, Dacia, Alpine, and Suzuki dealerships, focusing on both sales and aftersales.

His priorities will include driving excellence across all functions, fostering relationships with key partners, enhancing customer experience, and aligning with the company’s core values.

Cohen added: "We are excited to have Tim on the Glyn Hopkin Board. His leadership and strategic insights will play a pivotal role in shaping the group's future, particularly under the recently introduced Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) scheme."

Murphy added: “I’m excited to join Glyn Hopkin as COO and look forward to working with the Board and team to drive innovation and deliver top-tier service to our customers.”

Glyn Hopkin operates 35 dealerships across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Suffolk, and ranks 37th among the top 200 dealer groups nationally.