Vertu has appointed Ashley Rowe as regional manager for its southern Accident Repair Centres.
Rowe launched his career in the industry as an assessor. Most recently, he was operations director at a well-established Accident Repair Centre in the Midlands.
He said: “I’m delighted to be joining such a well-established and respected business, and having developed my management skills in recent years, am excited to now be moving into a Regional Manager position.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for me to help drive the business forward and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the South of England to ensure that we continue to provide customers with the best possible experience.”
Rowe was named National Bodyshop Manager of the Year by Bodyshop Magazine in 2024.
Neil Hall, group bodyshop and cosmetic repair director at Vertu, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ashley to the Group given his extensive industry experience and the high levels of performance he has enjoyed in his career to date.
“As we seek to strengthen our network of Accident Repair Centres across the UK, Ashley is the perfect person to lead our teams across the South of England and I’m confident that the knowledge he brings will help deliver strong results across the board.”
