Award-Winning Sunderland Motor Dealership Boss Steps Down
An award-winning manager at motor retailer Bristol Street Motors is to be given a rousing send-off by his colleagues as he takes early retirement.
Largest motor retailer in the UK.
The number of manufacturers we are proud to represent.
From a single dealership to 160 across the UK.
Vertu Motors was formed in 2006 to acquire and consolidate UK motor retail.
Vertu Motors CEO Robert Forrester took part in a fireside chat with Mike Allen, Head of Research at Zeus.
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From a single dealership to over 150 locations across the UK, Vertu Motors Plc has come a long way in just 15 years.
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Vertu Motors was formed in late 2006 to acquire and consolidate UK motor retail businesses. A senior management team, with a wealth of experience within the sector, was put in place and on 27th March 2007 the Group acquired the 13th largest motor retailer in the United Kingdom, Bristol Street Motors. With the addition of further acquisitions, Vertu Motors is now the 5th largest motor retailer in the United Kingdom.
To grow as a major scaled franchised dealership group and to develop our portfolio of Manufacturer partners, whilst being mindful of industry development trends, to maximise long-run returns..
To be at the forefront of online retailing and digitalisation in the sector, delivering a cohesive 'bricks and clicks' strategy:
To develop and motivate the Group's colleagues to ensure operational excellence is delivered constantly across the business.
To develop ancillary businesses to add revenue and returns that complement the core business.