New Managing Director for BMW UK
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BRACKNELL, BMW – January 30, 2009: Tim Abbott has been named the
new Managing Director of BMW (UK) and will take up his new position on 1
February 2009. Tim is currently the company’s Sales Director, a post
he has held since August 2006. He replaces Klaus Kibsgaard who is moving to
a new senior management post within the BMW Group Sales and Marketing
division which will be announced soon.
Tim has a broad experience of the motor industry spanning both
manufacturer and retail environments. He first joined BMW in 1986 and held
several positions in the regional and then national sales teams. In 1996
his career took him into the retail sector with Audi, establishing a
successful group of five dealerships in the south-east of England which he
sold in 2004 to United Auto Group (UAG). Following two years as a
Divisional Managing Director for Sytner Group, he rejoined BMW (UK) as
Sales Director. Speaking today, Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of
Management of BMW AG responsible for sales and marketing, said,
“Tim’s breadth of experience across this industry has proved to
be a great asset in his current position and will be even more valuable as
he takes over the leadership of BMW (UK). He is a skilled business leader
and his retail experience gives him exceptional insight into dealer network
management. I congratulate him on his appointment.”
Tim commented, “I am clearly delighted with my new appointment.
While the current business environment is tough, our exceptional brands and
range of outstanding cars and motorcycles put us in a strong position. My
role is to give clear leadership and direction to the company and the
dealer network as we meet the challenges which lie ahead.”
Tim is 51 years-old, was educated at Loughborough University and is
married with three children. He has a keen interest in motorsport and
golf.
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