Meet some of the Project Automotive team
With over 150 years combined experience, our team have the knowledge and experience to look after your project.
Chris Terry – Managing Director
Chris’s experience comes from a 25-year career in the Automotive industry (15 years dealer, 10 consulting). Chris works with senior management teams (dealer and manufacturer) and specialises in providing solutions to issues in customer experience, network standards, business efficiency and brand engagement.
Chris has a BA Honours degree in Business and Management, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and also holds a Professional Certificate in Business Advice.
John Rostron – Managing Consultant
John has 38 years’ Automotive experience (22 years dealer, 16 consulting) and is a member of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Previously a group Aftersales Director, he has significant experience in all areas of the dealership environment. John has wide-ranging business improvement experience, having developed a number of programmes for manufacturers and dealers alike. He is credited with the development of a number of network assessments, specialising in the development of audit techniques for the sector.
Niall Maitland – Managing Consultant
Niall has 30 years of consultancy experience ranging from shop floor through to board level, with significant experience in Assessments and Consulting projects; specifically, he was directly involved in the development of global processes in workshop efficiency for a large, global automotive company.
Niall previously opened and ran a consultancy in India, a role he took up following over 20 years in RNC UK. Prior to the automotive sector, he held senior positions in manufacturing.
Jeremy Iredale – Senior Assessor
Jeremy has experience in deploying network improvement projects and has worked with OEM teams to develop a number of assessment platforms – often utilising his ability to speak French perfectly in the process. He performs a key role in standards audits and is often point man for discussing requirements with clients.
He holds a BA (Honours) degree in International Management and Business Administration, completing overseas study at Montpellier Business School as part of the programme of study.
Barry Tweddle – Senior Consultant
Barry is a Senior Consultant, skilled in turning around, running and growing loss-making Automotive businesses whilst making significant improvements to the customer experience. Quickly able to identify problems, Barry finds workable solutions whilst analysing requirements to produce the best results.
His experience of running regional automotive groups and PLC’s in major city sites enables quick and clear understanding of the situation in any dealer environment that he works in.
Terry Brown – Senior Consultant
Terry has spent many years in OEM and Dealer environments and has held roles at a very senior level. He has worked with a number of volume franchises and has experience in all aspects of dealership management, processes and operations.
Terry is readily accepted by clients who appreciate his hands-on approach and understanding of issues. A specialist in Aftersales process improvement and department turnaround, using his knowledge and experience to analyse operations and implement workable solutions.