Vertu Motors

James Sibson, who is well-known in the West Yorkshire motor retail sector, has been appointed as General Manager at Bristol Street Motors Bradford Renault, Dacia & Nissan.

After leaving the Armed Forces in 2011, James began his career in motor retail, working for a number of companies within West Yorkshire, latterly Sytner Group and Bennett Motor Group.

In his spare time, James enjoys playing five-a-side football and is a Leeds United fan.

Commenting on his appointment, James said: “After working for a family run business, I wanted to get back into the hustle and bustle of a much larger organisation.

“Bristol Street Motors has an excellent reputation in West Yorkshire and offers colleagues the chance for great professional and personal development, and a good career path.

“I am looking forward to getting to know, and working closely with, my team and continuing to provide the very best service to customers.”

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Bristol Street Motors, said: “James is a very welcome addition to our cohort of General Managers across the business. He is very well-respected in the motor retail sector in West Yorkshire, and I am delighted that he has agreed to lead the teams at Bristol Street Motors Bradford Renault, Dacia & Nissan.”

The dealership, based on Thornton Road, offers a full range of the latest Renault, Dacia and Nissan vehicles, including hybrid and electric options.

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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