The Team
Andrew Batts (Psy. D.). Sole Director of UK and International Operations
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'.
David Groombridge. Freelance Trainer
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). Freelance Trainer
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. Freelance Trainer
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!
Patrick Phelan. Freelance Trainer
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.
Daniel Batts. Freelance Trainer
Daniel is the company's latest addition to the team. He has been embroiled within the motor industry all his life as his father is the Director of Experience-GB. Daniel has worked outside the motor industry as a qualified personal trainer for some time but has finally succumbed to his father's encouragement to involve himself within Experience-GB. Having spent several months working with his father, Daniel has achieved some excellent results and although young in years, his maturity within the job has earned him some excellent comments and testimonials working on his own initiatives.
Stuart Coe. Freelance Trainer
Stuart has come to us after 19 years within the retail sales market, including 10 years of managers experience. Dealing greatly with the public sector and in many cases with customer care. Due to this he brings with him a wealth of experience in many aspects of Experience-GB and the projects we undertake. He is very conscientious about his work and always strives to achieve the best results from any task he is given.
