Following Lithia & Driveway’s acquisitions in the UK, Katie Macaddino, LAD’s VP for People & Culture, talks to Lynda Ennis, Co-founder and CEO of Ennis & Co Group, about different leadership styles across the retail group and the essential ingredients to be a successful leader. You’ve maintained steady progression throughout your career. Tell me about...Read More

Sarah Noble says automotive leaders are facing more challenges than ever, and everyone is juggling a series of fires from the moment they wake up. Most are doing their best to prioritise and tackle those fires, but the pressures are immense. You’ve built an impressive career as a partner for leading business consultancies, now with...Read More

As a former VP at Stellantis and now an executive coach and mentor, Julie David has a dual perspective on what makes great leadership. She advises leaders to make time to reflect, listen and observe what is happening around them, and to always show humanity and humility. Interview: Lynda Ennis You began your career as...Read More

LEADERS WHO DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE Sebastiano Fedrigo, VP for International Markets and Business Development at Leasys, rose through the ranks in sales and brand leadership at Fiat before switching to asset finance and leasing. He tells Lynda Ennis, Co-founder and CEO of Ennis & Co Group, that breadth of experience and working in different cultures are...Read More

Adam Chamberlain, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, has built his career through steady, intentional progression rather than quick leaps. He tells Al Clarke about the pivotal experiences that shaped his leadership across global markets and why adaptability and developing people remain central to long-term success. You’ve worked with some amazing automotive brands and maintained...Read More

John Veichmanis, CEO of Carwow, sees growing momentum for innovation and experimentation across the automotive sector. He tells Lynda Ennis, Co-founder and CEO of Ennis & Co Group, that cultural openness and a willingness to take calculated risks will be essential qualities for future automotive leaders. You became CEO of Carwow after leadership roles across...Read More

One day he is the public voice of an automotive sector; the next he is helping entry-level employees solve problems. Toby Poston, CEO of the BVRLA, talks to Al Clarke, Chairman of the Ennis & Co Advisory Group, about the different sides to leading a trade association and his unusual pathway to the top job....Read More

Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia UK, has seen his organisation grow by sales volume in 16 of the last 18 years since he first joined the company. He tells Al Clarke, Chairman of the Ennis & Co Advisory Group, the secret is to build sustained progression with achievable milestones, not dash for high...Read More

Matthew Wrigley, Chief Marketing Officer of Lithia UK, was told by an early mentor to listen to people and never stop learning, and he follows that advice to this day. He tells Lynda Ennis, Co-founder and CEO of Ennis & Co Group, that emotional intelligence is the key to great leadership. Lynda Ennis: You have...Read More

Throughout his senior leadership career on both sides of the OEM-retailer divide, Jon Wakefield has been driven by two principles: delivering commercial results while continuously learning and developing. Lynda Ennis: You’ve held senior leadership roles across OEMs and retail groups within the UK and Europe. Start by talking me through your career journey, and some...Read More