Chris Clark has been appointed as a director at the John Clark Motor Group, the Scottish motor group established by his father, John Clark, in 1977.

Chris (34) joined the family business in 2007 after 10 years working with BMW UK in a number of management roles in sales, marketing and customer service.

During his time he built a strong relationship with BMW in the UK and in Germany.

John Clark, chairman and managing director said:“I have no doubt that the experience he has gained during 10 years with BMW UK and the past three years working in various business development roles within the group, will be a great asset to the future development of the John Clark Motor Group.”

The John Clark Motor Group is Scotland’s fourth largest motor group with an annual turnover of £260 million and 640 employees.

Based in Aberdeen, the group operates BMW, Mini and Audi dealerships in Aberdeen and Dundee, Volkswagen in Aberdeen and Fife, Skoda in Aberdeen and Dundee, Seat in Aberdeen and Land Rover in Edinburgh.

The group also holds the Volkswagen LCV franchise for the East of Scotland and owns Clark Commercials in Aberdeen.