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

James Cameron, CEO of armed forces charity Mission Motorsport and advocacy body Mission Community, honed his leadership skills during a 17-year military career before switching to the third sector. He talks to Al Clarke, Chairman of the Ennis & Co Advisory Group, about his pathway and the skills that make great leaders. AL CLARKE: You’ve...Read More

During his time as CEO of SMMT, Mike Hawes has had to contend with Dieselgate, Brexit, Covid and numerous global pressures on the UK automotive industry. He talks to Lynda Ennis, Co-founder and CEO of Ennis & Co Group, about the importance of remaining calm and consistent in a crisis. Take me through your career...Read More

Mike Flewitt, former CEO of McLaren Automotive and now a consultant and board chairman, says he has never considered himself the best at anything but has achieved results by harnessing the talents of others. He tells Lynda Ennis, Co-founder and CEO of Ennis & Co Group, that leadership is essentially about people. You’ve had a...Read More