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Simon Bailes Peugeot appoints new Managing Director, John Sedgwick

ByEmily

Jun 26, 2017

Simon Bailes Peugeot has appointed experienced motor retail professional John Sedgwick as Managing Director to enable the business to drive strategic growth and identify new opportunities.

John Segdwick has more than 23 years’ experience in the motor trade where he began his career as a sales executive. Due to his attitude, business acumen and fast-growing industry knowledge, he quickly progressed to managerial roles.

During his time in the vehicle sales sector, he has been a General Manager with Reg Vardy and a Regional Director at Evans Halshaw.

Before joining Simon Bailes Peugeot, which has dealerships in Northallerton, Stockton and Guisborough, Mr Sedgwick was General Manager at S G Petch before being promoted to Group Sales Director.

He also has been a member of the Fiat dealer council, where he shared best practice with major players in the industry.

His recruitment will allow Simon Bailes, owner of Simon Bailes Peugeot, to concentrate on the company’s strategic growth and to identify new business opportunities as well as focusing more on the delivery of its corporate social responsibility plans.

Simon Bailes said: “John is an extremely talented executive with a wealth of high level industry experience and is an excellent appointment for the business.

His extensive knowledge, drive and ambition will be invaluable to support our future ambitions.”

John Sedgwick said: “Simon Bailes has built a very successful commercial venture that has forged a formidable reputation across the region, which is why I was attracted to the company.

“Its business values are synonymous with my own with its commitment to delivering a top-class service and customer experience to as wide an audience as possible.”

Simon Bailes added: “I am delighted with this appointment which will sustain the growth and development of the business. I look forward to working alongside John whilst I develop further project work around our Fleet operation and community support commitments. It’s a very exciting time for the business.”

By Emily