Tim Adjemian has been appointed as regional business manager by Kia Motors UK (KMUK) for the south east.

Adjemian will have 17 dealerships under his care, ranging in locations from north east London to the Essex coastline.

Adjemian joins KMUK from dealer group John Grose, where he spent 19 years developing his career.

Adjemian said: “Having worked within a dealership, I understand the pressures they’re under, so I’ll be using my experience to offer strategic support and creative ideas, as well as be an ambassador for Kia.”

Adjemian has recently completed an MSc in automotive retail management at Loughborough University.