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