raa contacts

Marc is the Executive Chairman and owner of Lifestyle Europe Limited which was formed in May 2001 through a management buy out (MBO). Marc's £100 million turnover multi-franchise group operates eight dealerships throughout Southern England.  Marc is an established and respected industry owner-driver and prior to the MBO successfully ran the Ford franchise division of a top 10 large dealer group. Marc has 24 years experience within the industry which has given him an insight into all areas of the retail motor business. He is an Executive Director of the Institute of Motor Industry Limited which is the leading edge driver of training standards, competencies, recognition and awareness incorporating the Government lead Automotive Skills development strategy. At the IMI he is also the Chairman of the Audit and Remuneration Committee. Marc is a member of the prestigious industry leader Automotive Fellowship International Limited chaired by Ron Sewell.

Ashley Winter OBE FIMI
CEO Retail Automotive Alliance Limited

Ash has 30 years experience in the retail motor industry. He was Chairman and Managing Director of the £250m turnover Patterson Motor Group based in Newcastle upon Tyne until late 2007 when it was sold to Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd. He was a founder Director of the RAA from 2005 till 2007 and a past Chairman of the UK National Ford Dealer Council. He is a Governor of Northumbria University, Director of the Community Foundation in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland and a Board member (past Chairman) of the Learning and Skills Council North East. He was awarded the OBE in 2003 for services to business in the North East.

Recently appointed Group Purchasing Manager at the RAA. Dean has been involved in purchasing for 18 years in various industry sectors importing outsourced goods and services from Europe, USA and the Far East. Dean is based centrally in Crawley, and is responsible for co-ordinating supplier relationships for the Retail Automotive Alliance.