Speakers

Graeme Potts

Eden Motor Group

Graeme started his automotive career at Reg Vardy, rising to Chief Executive Officer, followed by Group Managing Director of RAC Motoring Services, and Inchcape as Managing Director UK, Europe, and Latin America.

In 2008, Graeme formed Eden Motor Group - today, Eden has 21 dealerships, representing Vauxhall, Hyundai, Mazda, Peugeot, and MG

Mark Busby

Hendy Group

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Owen Edwards

Grant Thornton

Owen is a member of the Grant Thornton Automotive Advisory practice, with responsibility for Automotive Retail Business Consulting.

He worked for seven years at Inchcape Plc, the world’s largest independent motor retailer and distributor. For four years, he was the Director of Business Development, undertaking acquisitions and focusing on the strategic positioning of the business across the globe. Prior to this, as Group Strategy Manager, his projects included introducing new brands into emerging markets, restructuring a number of the groups overseas underperforming operations, and compiling the group’s five-year strategy plan.

Prior to joining Grant Thornton he recently advised Marshall Motor Holdings Plc on their floatation on the London Stock Exchange.

Owen has a large range of experience in:

• Automotive distribution and retail
• Global composite, dashboard and KPI analysis
• Company and financial analysis
• Strategic five-year planning

Dale Wyatt

Suzuki

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Neil Addley

Founder, Managing Director, JudgeService

Neil Addley, Founder and Managing Director at JudgeService, brings over 30 years of experience in and around the automotive industry. Renowned for driving customer satisfaction, his expertise has positioned JudgeService as a well renowned player in customer feedback and reviews. As a dynamic speaker, Neil focuses on practical insights for dealerships and manufacturers. Expect a no-nonsense approach in his keynote, addressing customer and dealer views on the acceleration of electrification, agency, and the expansion of new entrant brands in the UK.

Catherine Faiers

Chief Operating Officer, Auto Trader

Catherine joined Auto Trader in August 2017 and was appointed as Chief Operating Officer (‘COO’) in May 2019. Catherine is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Auto Trader’s business. She is also focused on guiding the Group’s strategy and development. Prior to this, Catherine was Chief Operating Officer at Addison Lee, Corporate Development Director at Trainline and a Director at Close Brothers Corporate Finance. Catherine graduated from the University of Durham with a BA in Economics and is a qualified Chartered Accountant, training at PwC.