Linda Jackson has joined Hendy Group as a non-executive director, strengthening the Board as it continues to make progress in driving sales and profitability.
Jackson will work alongside Board colleagues to further maximise operational efficiency, drive sustainable growth and reinforce links with a growing portfolio of vehicle brands.
She said: “It is with great pleasure that I join the Hendy Board; it is an excellent opportunity to use my experience for supporting and building the future of the Hendy Group in challenging but exciting times.”
Jackson spent 20 years in numerous senior executive management roles for Stellantis brands, retiring from the Group earlier this year following several years as Global CEO of Peugeot.
Daksh Gupta, Non-Executive Chairman of Hendy Group, said: “On behalf of the entire team at Hendy, I am delighted to welcome Linda to the Board. Linda is one of the most respected figures in Europe’s automotive sector, and her wealth of experience will be a great asset for the business.
“Her appointment adds further depth and breadth to our Board, and we very much look forward to working with her.
“I am confident her deep knowledge of the sector will add significant value to helping shape the future strategy of the Group.”
The Group is currently implementing a three-year transformational plan, re-engineering the business to be more agile, efficient and customer focused.
The change to a regional operating model is supporting the retail strategy, while an organisational restructure has maximised ownership and accountability.
New procurement systems and processes have been introduced to leverage the scale of the Group, reduce cost and improve business efficiency.
Paul Hendy, Chief Executive, said: “Linda will be an invaluable addition to our senior team, helping us define our commercial strategy, deliver our transformation ambitions and shape our relationships with new and existing partner OEM brands.
“The experience our Board bring is key to ensuring the Group can fulfil its potential and build on our current momentum.”
