Newport Volkswagen retailer, Sinclair, has boosted its senior management team with the appointment of a new sales manager.
John Booth will head up the team at the Corporation Road site after specialising as a business manager with the brand for the past eight years.
The 41-year-old from Newport began his career in the banking sector as a Lloyds TSB retail branch manager. After 13 years, John turned his financial expertise and managerial skills to the automotive industry, where he held business manager roles with various leading brands.
Speaking of his new position, John said: “I’m delighted to be taking on this role and I’m looking forward to growing the business and enhancing the customer service.”
Clive Hyde, brand manager for Sinclair Newport, said: “John has already demonstrated a superb track record during his time at Sinclair.
“We believe he will make a significant impact on the team and customers during this challenging time in the automotive industry.”
An independently owned company, established in 1945, the Sinclair Group has become one of the largest and most successful motor groups across the south and west of Wales. The Group supplies new and approved used Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Škoda, smart and Commercial Vehicles in addition to its car hire, servicing and body shop facilities.