Bromsgrove-based AM100 automobile retail group Arbury Motor Group has appointed Martin Dobson as its new finance director, to assist steer the corporate’s ongoing transformation and strategic progress.
Dobson brings over 26 years of monetary management expertise inside the automotive sector, having held senior roles throughout a number of high-profile organisations.
Most just lately, he served as interim finance director at Hendy Group, the place he contributed to a broad vary of transition and transformation tasks over Q1.
He has additionally held key monetary roles at Pendragon, together with accountability for the Automobile Retailer Division and Monetary Shared Service Centre, and has additionally served as finance director at Stratstone and Evans Halshaw. Moreover, he held a short-term place as director of Accounting Shared Providers at Lithia UK.
Dobson joins Arbury at a time of great momentum. The enterprise, which represents Peugeot, Nissan, Škoda, Fiat, Abarth, Seat, Cupra, and Leapmotor throughout Birmingham, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands, is present process a significant organisational revamp designed to help long-term success.
As finance director, Dobson will lead the group’s monetary technique and operations, taking part in an important position in shaping the corporate’s industrial course and serving to future-proof the enterprise.
“With greater than 26 years of expertise within the automotive sector, Martin brings a wealth of trade information and experience in monetary planning, governance and operational effectivity.
“He’s held senior management positions throughout a number of famend organisations, making him a extremely revered determine within the subject. We sit up for collaborating with him as we drive the corporate ahead into its subsequent section,” the enterprise stated.
The transformation initiative, which was launched in October, features a realignment of key roles and the introduction of latest administration positions aimed toward growing effectivity and supporting progress.
Scott Stenning is now director for Stellantis manufacturers (Fiat, Abarth, and Peugeot), whereas Angus Wiseman is model director for Cupra, Seat, Nissan, and Škoda. Garry Beardmore took on the position of aftersales director.
To help these management shifts, Arbury additionally launched model operations managers to give attention to key areas resembling inventory administration, producer coaching, recruitment, and buyer expertise.
