People leadership - Page 73

Lookers called on its workforce to “focus on the details” and strive to be “best in brand” in 2018 as the car retail group hosted 600 staff at its annual General Managers’ Conference.

Long serving Close Brothers Motor Finance employees from across the UK have been recognised at an award ceremony at the business' Doncaster headquarters.

Ian Jones has been appointed to manage a new technical support team at iVendi.

Adrian Wilmore has been appointed as head of sales at enquiryMAX.

Automotive sector employees' concerns about low income and debt are being addressed by the launch of two free online financial tools by the industry charity Ben.

Former Maserati Europe Marketing Director Mike Biscoe has been appointed as the new general manager for Maserati Great Britain with immediate effect.

Almost a year on from the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy, motor retailers are struggling to reap the full benefits of their own funds.

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK appointed Rob Lindley as managing director following the departure of Lance Bradley.

EDAM Group has appointed Ben Parry as business development director to “grow presence in key sectors”.

Vertu Motors has promoted Simon Horabin to the role of franchise director to oversee its Bristol Street Motors Seat and Skoda dealerships.

Autotech Recruit has introduced a manufacturer-led recruitment programme reduce the time taken to employ temporary technicians.

The NFDA has joined with its members to launch an innovative new online platform aiming to highlight the wide range of career opportunities in the automotive retail sector.

Chris Graham will lead Subaru UK as managing director after replacing Paul Tunnicliffe, who has moved to a different role within the business.

TrustFord is hoping to attract 78 talented workers to share its “business success” with the opening of the application process for its largest ever intake of apprentices.

The IMI has called for the industry to stamp out bias towards men ahead of the Gender Pay Gap deadline.

Vertu Motors’ Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Reading Slough and Ascot will be overseen by Mark Gibbings after the experienced brand operator was appointed as market area director for the brand.

CarGurus has welcomed Wendy Harris to its Dublin offices as vice president of European sales.

Oodle Car Finance has announced the appointment of former HSBC and Santader director Rodger Lovering as chairman.

WMS Group has targeted success in an “exciting year” with the help of new appointment Keith Pipe who has joined the group as its new head of sales.

DS Automobiles UK will gain its first dedicated managing director when Alain Descat takes up the newly-created post in April.

Cap HPI has announced the appointment of Max Robert Mueller as future car value manager for Germany as it continues to drive growth on the continent.

Arnold Clark is opening its doors to 300 new apprentices, this summer, across a variety of roles.

Hendy Group is celebrating its top technicians and administrative staff following the 2017 Service Awards.

Lookers put five cars on ice for the British Olympic Bobsleigh team as it struck a deal to provide transport for the racers ahead of the 2018 Winter OIympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.

David George has been appointed as director of Mini UK following predecessor Chris Brownridge’s move to BMW UK.