Holden Group has appointed Richard Hollis as head of group used automobiles.
Richard 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 lately Richard 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 function Richard shall be liable for growing the used automotive technique for Holden Group which has seven dealerships throughout East Anglia.
Commenting on his appointment, Richard mentioned: “I’ve joined the group at a very thrilling time. It’s uncommon to discover a household enterprise with 100-year historical past which can be an bold enterprise that wishes to develop. My function has been created to help our enlargement.
“I’ll be ensuring we’re utilizing all the newest business developments, corresponding to enhancements to images and video, and embracing synthetic intelligence. All these items are beginning to come into play. A gaggle of our dimension that wishes to develop, must have all these parts in place immediately in order that they are often rolled out and standardised all through the enterprise because it expands.
“I’ll be offering an extra degree of help to the group in order that the websites don’t have to fret about commerce disposals or who’s supplying their images. I’ll be profiting from scale and tightening up our methods panorama to make life simpler for our group.
“With my finance background, I’m fairly information pushed so one of many issues we’re already engaged on is growing our reporting methods to tell decision-making. We are able to use that information to see what we’re doing proper and what we’re doing incorrect and to carry ourselves to account in order that we’re reaching our greatest efficiency.
Richard will report on to Martyn Webb, managing director Holden Group, who commented: “Richard’s information and expertise shall be an enormous asset for our group. He shall be a key member of the group, working with myself and the broader enterprise to strengthen and develop our efficiency. I’m delighted to welcome Richard to the Holden Group.”