Former LSH Auto UK managing director Martyn Webb has mentioned he’s “proud” to be returning to the enterprise the place he began his profession following his appointment as MD of Holden Group.

Webb, who departed AM100 Mercedes-Benz retailer LSH in December final 12 months, will now head up the Norwich-based automobile retail group which represents Kia, Volvo, Honda, Renault, Dacia and MG.

In a current AM automobile supplier profile characteristic group chairman Tim Holden described how his development plans had come to fruition early.

Over the previous six years it has tripled in dimension, shifting from three websites to 6, rising its turnover by 233%, and using 175 employees.

Webb initially joined Holden in 1997 and spent a decade on the enterprise, working as a common gross sales supervisor. Speaking about his new function as MD on the enterprise, he mentioned: “To return to the enterprise the place I began my profession 26 years in the past and lead it as managing director makes me very proud.

“It was one thing that I at all times wished to do however by no means thought I might. I’m wanting ahead to working with new franchise companions and persevering with the robust relationships which might be already in place.”

Webb gave an in-depth interview about his ambitions for LSH Auto in a 2019 profile of the Hong Hong-owned retail group, which got here shortly forward of the opening of its then new flagship premium automobile dealership in Stockport.

Commenting on his pleasure about his new problem, Webb mentioned: “It’s an thrilling time for the automotive business with the acceleration in EV automobile expertise and naturally the implementation of the company mannequin for a few of our manufacturers.

“My expertise working with Mercedes-Benz on the company mannequin will allow me to help these adjustments and to verify the enterprise is well-prepared.”

Webb added: “The Holden Group has been constructed on a stable basis round its folks and its tradition, which is essential when trying to retain and entice probably the most gifted.

“It additionally has robust values which might be totally aligned with my very own and that’s essential for me. I supply my expertise to carry a brand new dimension to an already profitable and extremely respected group and sit up for constructing on the nice work that Tim and the administration group have already put in place.”

Holden chairman Tim Holden mentioned: “It was necessary to me to seek out the appropriate match for our enterprise and to keep up our robust household {and professional} values.

“Martyn brings the right mixture of historic understanding of our enterprise, together with the expertise and experience that he has amassed with different main dealership teams.”