Digital Dealership Information

I help people buy, grow, and sell automotive and mobility businesses, physical and digital. Over a career spent inside some of the world's largest corporates, I learned that the useful work starts with listening, not talking. That's still how I operate. I have sat on multiple boards, from franchise dealer groups to listed PLCs, and support technology start-ups and scale-ups as Executive and Non-Executive Director or Chairman. My expertise spans the full breadth of mobility, and I work at every level, from C-suite to operational teams. Where I add value: Market entry: I help foreign companies establish UK operations: entity setup, hiring, regulatory and financial services frameworks, product localisation, GTM strategy, distribution, partnership sales, and GDPR compliance. Data and AI: Most automotive businesses are sitting on fragmented data across DMS, CRM, marketing, and aftersales systems. I help them consolidate it into a single data core, then put AI to work. Customer Engagement: Automating customer communication, using SMS, RCS and WhatsApp that is genuinely personalised rather than a mass mailshot. I focus on what delivers commercial return, not on technology for its own sake. Investors: I advise VC and PE firms on automotive technology, market dynamics, competitive landscape, portfolio performance, and investment opportunities. Cost and commercial: With a background in accounting and finance, I reduce cost and complexity, restructure procurement, and manage contractual relationships to lift ROI. Exit readiness: I build advisory boards for founders planning to exit in three to five years, appointing the operational expertise that maximises valuation, alongside governance and due diligence preparation. Talent: I use my network to headhunt for roles that are never publicly advertised. If you're looking to buy, grow, or sell in this space, let's talk.