John Hargreaves, Kia UK’s head of fleet, has made the choice to retire after 14 years with the enterprise.
Dave Williams will take over to move up Kia UK’s fleet staff from July 1.
Throughout his 14-year tenure, Hargreaves has been “instrumental in increasing Kia’s attraction within the fleet market and growing gross sales, introducing sustainable and secure practices which have resulted in loyal and pleased clients”.
He started his profession with Kia in February 2011, as head of fleet and remarketing; a place he has held all through his time on the firm, albeit underneath completely different job titles; latterly common supervisor for fleet and remarketing.
His time at Kia began when UK gross sales amounted to simply over 50,000 annual registrations, in comparison with immediately’s determine being greater than double.
Hargreaves stated: “I’m immensely pleased with what we’ve got achieved collectively throughout my time at Kia, having taken the corporate from the comparatively small producer that it as soon as was, to turning into one of the vital recognised and admired automotive manufacturers within the UK.
“That is in no small half because of the laborious work and dedication of the complete fleet staff whom I’ve had the pleasure of main, and who I’m happy to depart in such succesful fingers.
“Dave brings an incredible wealth of experience to the position and I’ve each confidence in his skill to proceed driving innovation within the fleet staff for years forward.”
As head of fleet, Williams (pictured left) will take over all facets of the position, from fleet gross sales and remarketing to business-specific areas of the corporate, together with Kia Rental, Motability and PBV gross sales.
This yr sees the launch of the EV4, EV5 and PV5 van.
Williams’ profession in automotive spans quite a few roles from salesman and common supervisor inside dealerships, to gross sales advisor, coach and coach, working with numerous automotive manufacturers.
He joined Kia in 2005 and heads up the fleet staff from his position as Kia’s space supervisor for the South.
Williams stated: “It has been my privilege to work for Kia over the previous 20 years, and I very a lot sit up for returning to the fleet facet of the enterprise.
“The important thing to that success has been the folks: the staff and management, of which John has been integral.
“He has led the fleet staff with unbelievable information and foresight – one thing I hope to emulate as Kia enters its subsequent chapter.
“One of many issues I’m most pleased with throughout my time at Kia is folks and private growth, which is one thing I hope to proceed as head of fleet.
“I’m very grateful to John for leaving the position in such a wholesome place, which is testomony to his distinctive stewardship of the position, and at a time when Kia is breaking gross sales information on an nearly month-to-month foundation and with an entire host of thrilling new merchandise to launch over the following few years.
“Lastly, I very a lot sit up for main the staff and I want John each heartfelt success and greatest needs for the long run and his retirement.”
