The Team
Andrew Batts Psy D UK Director / Joint President USA
Founder of Experience-GB, Andrew has had over 25 years within the motor industry and direct sales markets. Upon leaving school he went straight into the motor industry as a motor mechanic, became a member of the RTITB, (Road Transport Industrial Training Board) and won the apprentice of the year at NORCAT (Norfolk Collage of Arts and Technology Kings Lynn in Norfolk) in 1979. He developed through the motor, finance and marketing channels working with BMW, Mercedes, Chrysler Jeep, Ford and Honda. Following this he gained a degree in sales and marketing at Cambridge whilst working with Yell. Andrew is very passionate about his business and always leads from the front, believing that to 'show' is far better than to 'tell'.
Diane Taylor. Joint President USA
Diane has over 15 years working directly within sales and marketing, mainly within the motor industry. She has also controlled major accounts within the public sector developing and securing a great deal of business from personal referrals and recommendations, a true reflection of her professionalism at all times and the 'buzz' she creates. Diane also controls the logistical side of Experience-GB, no easy feet with business expanding as it is.
David Groombridge. UK Associate
David has again been with Experience-GB almost since its birth. He did leave once but saw the error of his ways and came back to the fold! He has accumulated over 20 years of experience within the motor industry working his way through the grades from sales executive, business manager through to Dealer principal. David is our IT guru, an essential asset with all the different types of computer systems out there and often called upon.
Simon Overhill. B.A. (Hons). UK Associate
After graduating from Sheffield University and gaining his degree, Simon has accumulated over 25 years in the motor industry; Simon has gained a vast amount of experience working with several different franchises. Again, working through the grades up to Franchise manager. Simon has achieved some excellent results with the programme.
Joy Ashton. Marketing Manager and Customer Relations Officer
Joy comes to us with a wealth of experience working within training and development of the recruitment and telesales marketing industry. She has spent the last ten years developing major accounts within this sector and has come across to us to get back to a more 'hands on' association with our clients and their databases, a position she excels at.
Andy Taylor, UK
Having started in the motor trade in 1988 with Rover, Andy has worked for Ford, Nissan, Mercedes and Audi. During his time in the industry he has worked as a Salesman, Business Manager, Sales Manager, Group Sales Manager and Group Sales Director providing him with a vast amount of retail knowledge which he brings to our clients. Having joined Experience GB in 2005 Andy is as enthusiastic today as he was the day he joined the company and delights in dealerships success!
Paul Darvill. UK Associate
Paul has worked in both High Street Retail and Automotive Retail in a number of positions from Sales Executive, Sales Controller, Sales Manager and Business Manager through to Group Finance and Insurance Development roles within two of the top 20 UK Auto Retail PLCs. Paul's enthusiasm and ability to inspire from within a team is what most people who have worked with Paul remember about him.
Patrick Phelan. UK Associate
Patrick has worked in the Automotive sector since his teenage years. He has worked with a significant number of brands in a variety of roles from Sales Executive through Sales and F&I Management at Group Level in a PLC environment to General Manager. His outright sales ability is second to none and he inspires great results from anyone he works with. He is totally hands on in his approach to any programme.
James Wilson
James is our war hero, having served in the Falklands and being in the Royal Navy for over 20 years.
Apart from a wealth of experience from this background, James has also gained a great deal of customer handling skills working with Marconi all over the world. He has seen first hand the working of vehicle sales, processes etc: having worked both in sales and as a business manager, achieving a constant position within the top 5 of 86 delegates.
Steven Simmons. UK Associate
Steven comes to Experience-GB with a wealth of experience and knowledge of the Motor and Finance Industry from many different arrears. From working as a Business Development Manager with Ford, a Regional Corporate Sales Manager with Jaguar, Rolls Royce and Bentley to working with The Royal bank of Scotland as a Commercial Manager. We welcome Steven to the family of Experience-GB.
