Vertu Motors

Geoff Wicks has been appointed as General Manager at Vertu Kia Nottingham.

Geoff joins the Vertu Motors group’s Mansfield Road, Arnold dealership following a successful career in roles as a General Manager at Marshall Motor Group and Inchcape Lexus and Toyota.

Vertu Kia Nottingham offers the full range of vehicles including the Kia Picanto, Stonic, Niro and Sportage powered by Kia’s Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicle technology which is showcased by the range topping EV6. The site also offers a wide range of Kia, and all makes used cars as well as being a full Kia service and parts facility and appointed as an Approved Volkswagen used car and service centre.

Geoff Wicks said “Vertu Motors is one of the leading automotive retailers in the UK with a fantastic reputation. The Group’s values closely align with mine and I’m looking forward to getting started.

“This is a relatively new dealership, representing the exciting and progressive Kia brand; I’m committed to building a strong and motivated team to serve our customers.”

Chris Taylor, Group Operations Director, commented “We are re-developing a first-class Kia retail facility at Nottingham.

“With the appointment of Geoff Wicks as General Manager, it gives everyone the confidence we can maximise the full potential of the Kia brand, whilst delivering high levels of customer service.”

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors, added “Geoff is an experienced General Manager and I’m delighted that he has joined our Group to lead our Vertu Kia Nottingham dealership.

“He brings his many years of experience in the motor trade to the business and will be a strong asset. I wish Geoff the best in his new appointment!”

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Notes to Editors

Vertu Motors plc is the fourth largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 192 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu Motors and Macklin Motors brand names.

Vertu Motors plc was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group’s acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network. The Group currently operates 188 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 142 locations across the UK.

Vertu’s Mission Statement is to “deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”.

Vertu Motors Group websites – investors.vertumotors.com / www.vertucareers.com

Vertu brand websites –

www.vertumotors.com / www.bristolstreet.co.uk / www.macklinmotors.co.uk / www.vertumotorcycles.com / www.vansdirect.co.uk / www.thetaxicentre.com / www.powerbulbs.com