Vertu Motors

Vertu Motors has announced a key promotion involving its Bradford Land Rover dealership.

The new role for Jai Aujla demonstrates the focus the Group puts on personal and professional development and training opportunities.

Jai is being promoted to an operational leadership position as Head of Business for Vertu Bradford Land Rover.

Jai has worked on the finance side of the motor retail trade since 2013, when he joined Vertu Bolton Jaguar Land Rover as an Accounts Assistant.

He has since taken on many opportunities to climb the career ladder, progressing to his most recent role as Dealership Accountant.

Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors, said: “Jai is a highly talented individual, who richly deserves this promotion.

“He has already made significant contributions to the success of the Vertu Land Rover division, and his new role will ensure his expertise and experience continue to help drive growth and development across the franchise.

“Jai’s promotion is a clear indication of the emphasis Vertu Motors places on professional and personal development, by encouraging and supporting colleagues to progress their careers within the Group.”

Jai said: “Vertu Motors has a strong development culture with regards to helping its employees grow within the business and reach their full potential.

“I am extremely motivated and invested in being able to play a bigger part in the Group’s future success, through moving into an operational position as Head of Business at Vertu Bradford Land Rover.”

Jai’s new role will begin on December 1.

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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 142Approved S 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