Blackburn Audi has promoted John Stephens to head of business.

The dealership, formerly part of Thompson Motor Company is now part of family-owned Swansway Motor Group.

Having previously worked as an aftersales manager in Carlisle Audi, Stephens (pictured)passed his head of business assessment in 2015.

He was then sponsored by Audi’s lead development program to study for a masters degree at Loughborough University.  

Stephens said: “The change to Swansway ownership has proved to be a great opportunity for me, and I’m really enjoying the challenge of working with a new team aiming to deliver some great results for both customers and staff of Blackburn Audi.”