Group 1 UK are delighted to be celebrating two wins and a high commendation

Our winners

Head of Business for Inchcape Jaguar Land Rover Norwich, Joe Gayson, won the top award of General Manager of the year 2023.

Joe was chosen for his focus on team culture and great results which demonstrated his approach to leadership and running the dealership.

Highly commended went to Paul Darch, Head of Business for Inchcape Mercedes-Benz Liverpool within the same category.

Inchcape Porsche Portsmouth also scooped the winning place for Franchised Workshop of the Year. The judges voted unanimously, stating this well-managed workshop team is delivering simply astounding results.

Speaking of the wins, Retail Operations Director, Alex Merricks, said: “I am super proud of what my team have achieved at this year’s AM Awards.

“Porsche Portsmouth, led by James and Simon, have worked tirelessly to improve the business over the last five years, which has culminated in winning the Franchised Workshop of the Year! Congratulations and thank you to the whole Porsche Portsmouth team!

“Two years ago Joe Gayson was promoted into the role of Head of Business at Inchcape JLR Norwich, and since then he has done a fantastic job galvanizing the team and driving the business forward in a customer centric manner. Well deserved and well done Joe!”

Congratulations to all our shortlisted colleagues, and huge well done to our overall winners.

The automotive management industry awards open each year in a range of categories where the best of the best in automotive can enter with a chance of being crowned winner and acknowledged as a top performer in the motor industry.

Inchcape shortlist

General Manager of the Year shortlisted:

· Joe Gayson, Inchcape Jaguar Land Rover Norwich

· Paul Darch, Inchcape Mercedes-Benz Liverpool

· Simon Priest, Inchcape Porsche Portsmouth

· John Stubbs, Inchcape Toyota Basingstoke

Franchised workshop of the year shortlisted

· Inchcape - Porsche Portsmouth

· Inchape - VW Exeter