Sandown MD appointed head of the Mercedes-Benz Franchise Board

Gavin McAllister, controlling director of Sandown Motors has been appointed head of the Mercedes-Benz Franchise Board in the Uk.

Gary Savage, CEO and running director, Mercedes-Benz British isles Minimal, explained: “Sandown Group is a strong performer in our community and Gavin is very nicely revered by users of the Franchise Board, the wider Mercedes-Benz community and the crew at Milton Keynes. I am looking forward to operating even nearer with Gavin and the Franchise Board given the chances and troubles we facial area in the marketplace nowadays: the collaboration with our brokers and partners continues to be as vital as at any time.”

David Williams, who has been a member of the Mercedes-Benz Franchise Board for a lot more than 20 years, has made a decision to retire following 35 yrs in the company.

Savage included: “I have worked closely with David because I joined the business in 2010.  He generally robustly challenged and supported our organization initiatives, contributing to our sales advancement that peaked in 2017 at 180,970 automobiles.  Extra lately, the Franchise Board, led by David, performed an integral purpose as we formulated our plans to move from a distribution contract to an company contract.  I am in no question that without David’s perception, advice and electrical power we would not have properly rolled out agency in our planned timescales.  I doubt I will at any time be capable to come across the words to thank David for his contribution to the Franchise Board and to our small business in the 13 many years that I have been controlling director.  I will greatly miss my daily exchanges with David and desire him ongoing fantastic health and fitness as he enjoys his retirement.”