Jon Wakefield steps down as Harwoods CEO, Archie Harwood to resume role

Jon Wakefield is stepping down as Harwoods chief executive and will leave the AM100 dealership group with immediate effect.

Archie Harwood, currently chief transformation officer, will resume the role of chief executive after stepping down from the top position in January last year to focus on the development of the company's technology platform.

William Fall, Harwoods chairman, said: “Since the end of Covid, the industry has faced a number of headwinds, including global supply chain challenges, economic uncertainty and changes in the OEMs' relationship with their dealer networks.