Marc Matthew FIMI
Chairman Retail Automotive Alliance LimitedMarc 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.
Dean Bradford Group Purchasing Manager
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.
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