Chris Wiseman, managing director of Wessex Garages, has stepped down from the company after 25 years with the business, six as MD.
Last week on LinkedIn he reflected on his time with the business and close collaborations with colleagues and friends.
He posted: “Today is my last day at Wessex Garages. I can look back proudly on how far we have come and what we have achieved; but the time has come to say goodbye. It’s only at times like these you realise the strength and talent of people around you, many of whom have been with me from the start.
Wiseman said the automotive sector was able to adapt to changing market conditions and tough challenges.
“My first ever boss in the motor trade (nearly 45 years ago) would constantly tell me “the game’s finished”, but with every challenge or piece of legislation that’s thrown at us, automotive has always been agile enough to react, change course and adapt to new ideas, and that makes it an amazing industry to work in.
“Without doubt it’s as tough today as it ever has been, but as always, we will adapt again. For me, it’s a new chapter, one where I will find a way to make a difference, improve and give a little back to an industry I have been privileged to work in and that has afforded me so much.”
