Holden Group has appointed Richard Hollis as head of group used automobiles.
Hollis joins the enterprise with greater than 23 years’ expertise within the UK retail motor business, having specialised within the used automotive marketplace for the previous 14 years.
Most just lately Hollis was head of pricing for Cinch. Earlier than his transfer in 2020, he was head of used automotive growth for Jardine Motors, and his earlier place was as group used automotive supervisor with Mercedes-Benz Retail Group.
In his new position Hollis will likely be answerable for growing the used automotive technique for Holden Group which has seven dealerships throughout East Anglia.
Commenting on his appointment, Hollis mentioned: “I’ve joined the workforce at a very thrilling time. It’s uncommon to discover a household enterprise with 100-year historical past which can also be an bold enterprise that wishes to develop. My position has been created to help our enlargement.
“I’ll be ensuring we’re utilizing all the newest business developments, resembling enhancements to images and video, and embracing synthetic intelligence. All this stuff are beginning to come into play. A gaggle of our measurement that wishes to develop, must have all these parts in place right now in order that they are often rolled out and standardised all through the enterprise because it expands.
“I’ll be offering an extra stage of help to the workforce in order that the websites don’t have to fret about commerce disposals or who’s supplying their images. I’ll be making the most of scale and tightening up our techniques panorama to make life simpler for our workforce.
“With my finance background, I’m fairly information pushed so one of many issues we’re already engaged on is growing our reporting techniques to tell decision-making. We will use that information to see what we’re doing proper and what we’re doing fallacious and to carry ourselves to account in order that we’re reaching our greatest efficiency.
Hollis will report on to Martyn Webb, managing director Holden Group, who commented: “Richard’s information and expertise will likely be an enormous asset for our workforce. He will likely be a key member of the workforce, working with myself and the broader enterprise to strengthen and develop our efficiency. I’m delighted to welcome Richard to the Holden Group.”
Pictured is Martyn Webb (l) and Richard Hollis (r).
