VOLKSWAGEN MEET THE TEAM



 



 

Ashley Gibson - Franchise Manager

Ashley Gibson became Franchise Manager at Johnsons Volkswagen in 2014, having joined the motor trade over 14 years prior to that with Hartwell’s Rover through their graduate scheme.At the start, it was more about driving, cleaning and all the odd jobs, but Ashley's passion and potential was clear for all to see and he quickly moved into a Sales Executive role at Birmingham Volkswagen in 2001.

Following the takeover of Birmingham Volkswagen by Johnsons in 2004, Ashley quickly started moving through the ranks: New Car Sales Manager to Brand Manager all by the age of 27, and from 2006 to 2014, Ashley worked across our Birmingham, Tamworth and Solihull locations.

His knowledge, experience and familiarity with both Johnsons and Volkswagen made him the ideal candidate to take the franchise further and he has been working tirelessly as Franchise Manager ever since, pushing the boundaries to excel in every aspect ensuring that the Johnsons Volkswagen put customer service at the forefront of everything they do.

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Mark Woodhouse - Franchise Manager

I am in my 5th year working at Johnsons Volkswagen and 12th year for the Volkswagen Brand, I thoroughly enjoy working for a business with aligned values to myself and the Volkswagen Brand, customers are at the forefront of our business and I pride myself on treating customers how I expect to be treated myself and endeavour to instill this across the business.

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Simon Payne - Divisional Head of F&I and Compliance


Johnsons Volkswagen Birmingham


Alan Collins - Brand Manager

Harry Tonks – Used Car Sales Manager

Dean Rowley - New Car Sales Manager 

Mark Cruxton - Retail Manager

Rob Meehan – Motability Specialist

Irena Torra - Sales Executive 

Dave Evans - Sales Executive 

Jay Payne - Sales Executive 

Reece Turbill - Sales Executive 

Ricardo-Stephen-Albert - Sales Executive 

Will Brown - Service Advisor 


Volkswagen Redditch

Jon Hands - Brand Manager

Stephen Gill – General Sales Manager

Luke Wood – Retail Manager

Lisa Mackinnon – Aftersales Manager

James Wilkes – Senior Executive & Motability Specialist

Evan Pallett – Sales Executive

Megan Bates – Sales Executive 

Megan Freeman – Sales Executive 

Qaiser Mahmood – Sales Executive


Johnsons Volkswagen Solihull


Mike Pullen - Brand Manager

I have worked at Johnsons Cars for over seven years now and proud to be associated the Volkswagen Brand. Myself and the team at Solihull Volkswagen pride ourselves on delivering industry leading customer service of the very highest standard. The customer’s best interests are at the heart of everything we do which ensures a feel good atmosphere within the business each and every day.

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Craig Richardson - Retail Manager

I joined Johnsons Volkswagen Solihull in November 2018; I have worked for VW as a brand for 10 years including being a Vehicle Technician, Accredited Service Advisor and Accredited Sales Executive. I continue on a daily basis updating my knowledge with VW to ensure I have the best knowledge possible to pass on to all my customers as well as enjoying the experience of adapting to the brand. I strive to give the best customer experience and brand experience 100% of the time to ensure customer satisfaction.


Susan Carr​ - Service Administrator

Chelsea Nicholls - Rental Team Leader

I opened the rental department in Volkswagen Solihull July 2021. With over 5 years in the Rental sector, it would be an understatement to say I am passionate about the organisation and planning that goes into car hire. Along with that customer service is a priority of mine and you will always find me smiling. I can't wait to see where Johnsons will take me and how we can adapt and expand the rental side of things.

Steve Wasley - Used Car Sales Controller

Calvin McKenn - Used Car Sales Executive

Nigel Sterenberg – Driver

Tony Facer - Used Car Sales Executive

Rob Masters - Used Car Sales Executive

John Lea - Showroom Manager

Matt Ikin - Sales Executive

I have worked for Johnsons VW Solihull for 16 years; I am proud and passionate to represent VW as a brand and will continue to deliver excellent customer service to all of my customers. My Knowledge for VW is second to none and will continue to adapt to Volkswagens new models and specifications as the brand adapts to new adventures.


Volkswagen Stourbridge

Bill Alexander - General Sales Manager

Mike McFarlane - Assistant Service Manager

Emily McKeown - Sales Executive

Harvey Rose - Sales Executive

Ashley Hodgkins - Sales Executive

Scarlett Lawson Hughes - Sales Executive

Liam Grainger - Parts Advisor

Richard Williams - Warranty Manager


Johnsons Volkswagen Sutton Coldfield


Darren Rose - Brand Manager

I have worked for Johnsons Volkswagen for over 15 years from apprentice to my current position as Brand Manager.

Having served as an Aftersales Manager at Volkswagen Solihull, I recently took on the role of Brand Manager at the Sutton Coldfield branch where we have a great team that I love working with.


John Reddin – Sales Executive

Emma Parsons - GeneralSales Manager

I have worked with Johnsons Volkswagen for over 5 years and am currently Sales Manager at out Sutton Coldfield site. Here at Sutton, we pride ourselves in our excellent customer service and are passionate about the VW brand and all it stands for.

My knowledgeable and friendly team will be happy to guide you through the purchase of your new Volkswagen. We look forward to welcoming you to our Dealership.

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Kevin Sullivan – Workshop Controller

Julie Lowry – Service Advisor

Kieran Avery – Service Manager

I started with Johnson's Volkswagen in March 2018 as an Apprentice Service Advisor. I have since been promoted to Assistant Service Manager and I am working towards my Accreditation which I expect to finish in 2019. I Pride myself in making sure that I give exceptional Customer Service and build my Knowledge of the brand continually to always ensure the best possible experience for all my customers.

Emma Allen – Photographer

Marek Helming

Marek Helming - Used Car Manager

Matt Beavan

Matt Beavan - Sales Executive


Johnsons Volkswagen Tamworth


Julian Owen - Brand Manager

I have been with VW since 2003 as an accredited Service Manager, moving to Brand Manager a few years ago. I have the pleasure of working with both my Aftersales and Sales Managers and their teams to nurture, grow and develop our business whilst never losing sight of our most valued asset, our customers. Both myself and my team are always on hand to help, support and guide customers, past, present and future and always undertake their role with the honesty, integrity and trust one comes to expect from us.

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Eddie Hinks – General Sales Manager

Sarah Mason – Retail Manage​r

Emma Askew – Service Manager

Dan Pratt – Sales Executive

Sue Wheeler – Senior Service Advisor

Dave Cotterill – Showroom Host

Amanda Pratt - Reception


​Johnsons Volkswagen Liverpool

Ahmed Mansoor - Brand Manager

Steve Williams - Motability Manager

Julian Gorbert - General Sales Manager

Mark Coull - Motability Specialist

Paul Dempster - Service Manager

Michelle Hughes - Senior Service Advisor

Richard Hollis - Motability Specialist

Neil Costello - Parts Manager

Carl Gregory - New Car Sales Manager 


Johnsons Volkswagen Stafford


Matthew Gorman - Service Manager

Nathan Edwards  - Service Manager

Ant Mills - Retail Manager​

Liam Ward - General Sales Manager

Chris Charlesworth - Business Manager

Chris Dean - Sales Executive

Mitchell Brown - Sales Executive

Jon Madden - Motability Specialist

Simon Fisher - Motability Specialist

Ed Ingram - Sales Executive


​Johnsons Volkswagen Stoke-on-Trent

Ben Vale - Brand Manager

Daniel Batchelor - New Car Sales Manager

Jonathan Pointon - Used Car Sales Manager

Richard Middleton - Retail Manager

Tom Hall - Retail Manager

Emma Weston - Rental Manager

Jay Lockley - Service Manager

Rio Edwards - Workshop Controller

Jason Lockett - Sales Exec

Ian Newton - Sales Exec 

Jasmine Rowe - Sales Exec

Mark Williams - Sales Exec 

Natalia Kurowska - Sales Exec

Claire Wilkinson - Service Advisor

Megan Inch - Sales Exec (Currently on Maternity Leave) 

Emma Goodger - Service Advisor 

Paul Madeley - Sales Exec

Charlotte Morton - Sales Exec

Chantelle Barnett - Service Advisor 

David Houghton - Service Driver


​Johnsons Volkswagen Warrington

David Dugdale - Brand Manager

Robert Hudspeth - Service Manager

Michael Taylor - New Car Sales Manager

Christopher Johnson - Used Car Sales Manager

David Bennett - Business Manager

Andy Marshall - Business Manager

Tony Crook - Motability Specialist

Paul Dingsdale - Motability Specialist​


​Trust Volkswagen Wolverhampton

David Hobin - Brand Manager

Matt Turner - Retail Manager

Jacques Calitz - Accredited Sales Executive 

Kazim Mirza - Sales Executive

Katherine Court - Accredited Sales Executive

Ann Bottomley - Accredited Sales Executive

Keely Wellings - Service Advisor