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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

Clive Evans - Brand Manager

Having started out as a Sales Executive over 30 years ago, I have worked for Johnsons Cars now since 2009 managing at numerous dealerships in the group during this time.

I am proud to be leading an extremely knowledgeable, dedicated, and customer-friendly team with an amazing Brand product.

Stephen Gill - General Sales Manager

My journey with Johnsons Cars started back in 2005 as a trainee sales executive, learning all aspects of the role and developing the passion I have for both customer satisfaction and our industry.

My career development with Johnsons Cars Ltd has seen progression into management roles, firstly as a Retail Manager and now a VAG Brand accredited General Sales Manager and has given the added experience and pleasure of working at several of our highly successful dealerships.

Leading the Redditch sales teams, I pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and look forward to welcoming you on your next visit.

Luke Wood – Retail Manager

I have over ten years of experience within VAG, 7 of which spent with Skoda and the last 3 with Volkswagen. The Brand sits close to my heart with a shared passion for customer service that as a team we strive to perfect to ensure our customers are treated with highest level of care.

Seeing customers that we looked after 10 years ago and more, still walking through our doors gives me an overwhelming sense of Joy, to know they are coming back to Me, Johnsons and Volkswagen. This I believe is a true testament to our ethos we work towards.

Josh Currier  – Service Manager

James Wilkes – Senior Executive & Motability Specialist

I have over 17 years experience working as a Car Sales Executive within the motor trade of which 12 of them years have been with the Volkswagen brand here at Johnson’s Redditch Volkswagen. Seeing the brand evolve and change over the years whilst they introduce new models and technologies is an exciting time for both us and clients alike and I’m proud to be able to share this through excellent customer service, knowledge and professionalism. Seeing customers who I’ve sold a car to over a decade still buying from the brand and more importantly myself is something I am extremely proud of.

Evan Pallett – Sales Executive

Megan Bates – Sales Executive 

Megan Freeman – Sales Executive 

Qaiser Mahmood – Sales Executive

Katie Haigney – Service Advisor

Hi my names Katie and I have worked for Johnsons for nearly three years now.

I love my job and meeting new people

We have a close team at Redditch and pride ourselves in great customer service

I love the Volkswagen brand and sharing knowledge with customers.

Charlottle Death – Service Advisor

I have been working for Johnson’s for a short while now.

Every day is a school day and we are constantly learning and growing as a team.

I have over 13 years customer service experience and what is most important to me, is the customer is made to feel welcome and heard.

The service department is on hand and here to help customers and I believe we are all friendly and approachable here at Johnsons with a personable customer service approach.

I look forward to continuing my career here and progressing within the business.

Molly Burton - Service Advisor

​I have worked at Johnson’s Volkswagen and Skoda for a little while now.

I am very passionate about providing the best customer service and ensuring our customers and my colleagues are happy.

I enjoy meeting new customers and taking time to make it the best experience possible.

I feel I have an interest in the brand as I have a Volkswagen myself and feel that helps me understand what customers experience.

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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 – General Sales Manager

I have worked with Johnsons VW for over 10 years and am currently General Sales Manager at our Sutton Coldfield dealership.

Here at Sutton, our customer experience is at the centre of everything we do and we strive to offer the best possible service.

We are also passionate about the VW Brand and everything 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.

Marek Helming

Marek Helming - Used Car Manager

Matt Beavan

Matt Beavan - Sales Executive

Ted Parsons - Sales Executive

Phil Guy - Sales Executive

Darren Davies - Sales Executive

Max Rowlands - 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

Mohammed Nakhooda - 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 Attwell - Sales Exec

Lee Armstrong - Sales Exec

Claire Wilkinson - Service Advisor

Megan Inch - Sales Exec (Currently on Maternity Leave) 

Emma Goodger - Service Advisor 

Charlotte Morton - Sales Exec (currently on Maternity Leave)

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