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 gaining 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.
Kevin Gillett. UK Associate.
Kevin also has a multitude of experience working within the motor and public retail sectors, both within man management and running successful businesses. He progressed through the channels of sales executive to sales manager within the Mercedes-Benz dealerships and has proven to be an excellent asset to our company with a wide variety of skills.
Joy Ashton. Marketing Manager
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!
