Allan Hobbs

Professional Profile
A strategic, creative and highly commercial professional with a wealth of transferable skills gained from working in the automotive industry at board level for nearly 20 years. Key skills include: customer relationship management, procurement business planning, change management and brand development. Has lived and worked in EMEA region.

Experience in dealing with a variety of global companies including; Ford Motor Company, BMW Group, FCA, Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota Lexus, Hyundai, Peugeot, Jaguar Landrover, Nissan, Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Enterprise, Auctions, BCA market place, Manheim, PLC Dealer Groups, Leasing and leading finance houses etc.

Articulate and proactive, combines a professional and confidant approach with excellent interpersonal flair along with tactical negotiation skill set. Can communicate concisely at all levels with the ability to perform forensic 360-degree reviews that influence business critical decisions and to formulate positive internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as leading successful and productive teams and thrives in a highly pressurised challenging corporate environments.