Stellantis has announced significant changes to its UK management team, unveiling a lineup of executives charged with driving its brands forward.
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) enters 2025 with a major leadership transition with Toby Poston as its new chief executive and Lakshmi Moorthy as chairperson of the committee of management.
A new chief executive has been announced for AM100 dealer group AWR Holdings UK, whose 30 dealerships trade under the Brayleys brand.
Vertu Motors has appointed a new non-executive director (NED) who brings extensive people strategy and retail strategy experience gained at the likes of Marks And Spencer and Asda.
Iain Forsyth will become the new managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK on March 1, 2025.
Brayleys Cars has announced the promotion of Dave Carter to the position of operations director.
Commercial vehicle distributor Harris Maxus UK, has unveiled strategic plans as part of its ambition to lead in the rapidly expanding fleet electric vehicle (EV) sector.
David Beattie will take the helm as director of Mini UK and Ireland in the New Year, succeeding Federico Izzo, who moves on to become head of Mini in Europe after successfully overseeing the relaunch of the new Mini family in the UK.
The Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) has named Alan Gall as its new chief executive, succeeding Sandy Burgess, who has led the organisation for the past decade.
Richard Hoggart, founder and CEO of DSG Finance Group has been appointed to the board of the Finance & Leasing Association.
Dublin-based commercial vehicle distributor Harris Group has charged Andrew Lawson with leading lead the company's growth initiatives and overseeing its UK dealer network.
Luxury brand McLaren Automotive has appointed Matthew Boguradzki as its new regional director for Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA).
Vertu Motors has appointed Emma Spedding as general manager at its Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Guiseley.
Cap HPI has announced a restructuring that merges its vehicle data and valuation operations, aiming to increase flexibility in meeting customer needs and drive innovation.
Insurance and warranty firm Opteven UK has appointed Neil Mobey and Emmanuel Pallot as its new heads of operations, each with distinct responsibilities to enhance the company’s service standards.
Chinese car maker BYD is reported to have recruited former Stellantis UK chief Maria Grazia Davino as it assembles a team of European executives to support regional expansion.
Online marketplace Carwow has poached Cox Automotive’s dealer development director Daniel Boakes as its new Sell My Car commercial director.
Maria Grazia Davino has stepped down from the group managing director post at Stellantis UK after 14 months in the role.
Family-owned dealership group Hendy has promoted Louise Woolley as its new head of marketing, where she will lead the strategic and tactical marketing efforts across the company’s 80 sites.
Waylands has appointed Vicky Hart as head of marketing and digital for the group.
