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Senior appointment at Vansdirect

20/04/2023

Vansdirect, a Newport-based online van retailer part of the Vertu Motors group, has appointed an experienced Head of Sales and Procurement as part of a new senior management structure.

Andy Harper, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the motor trade, joins from Euro Commercials Mercedes-Benz where he held the position of Group Van Sales Manager.

Andy Harper said: “The opportunity to join a top-performing business with a great reputation was too good to ignore. After a very short time in my new position, I have realised that the culture and values of the business align with my own and the professionalism and respect demonstrated is first-class.

“I believe that I can add value, through building relationships with customers but also through mentoring colleagues and leading the team to achieve even greater things.”

Sam Ward, Managing Director of Vansdirect, said: “Andy is the perfect addition to our team at Vansdirect.

“I took the decision to amalgamate the roles of Head of Sales and Head of procurement to streamline the processes. Andy will work closely with each department and his experience, knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in developing his colleagues. I welcome him to Vansdirect and am excited about the future.”

Award-winning Vansdirect was founded in 1999 in Newport and has since become one of the top independent commercial van retailers in the UK.

Vansdirect was acquired by Vertu Motors plc in January 2019 and a year later, the Group committed to the brand’s Welsh roots by signing a new 10-year lease on its Newport premises.

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Notes to Editors Vertu Motors is the third largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 190 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu and Macklin Motors brand names.

Vertu Motors 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 186 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 140 locations across the UK.

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

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

Vertu brand websites – www.vertumotors.com / www.bristolstreet.co.uk / www.vertuhonda.com / www.vertutoyota.com / www.macklinmotors.co.uk / www.vertumotorcyles.com
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