The Motor Sector Podcast with Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors

The Motor Sector

Mar 17 2023 • 22 mins

In the last episode of this series of The Motor Sector podcast, Zeus’ Mike Allen talks to Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors.

Robert and a small group of colleagues founded Vertu Motors in 2006 to acquire and consolidate UK motor retail businesses. It is now the fifth largest automotive retailer in the UK employing 6000 people. Prior to this, Robert was a Director of Reg Vardy between 2001 and 2006, where he held the roles of Finance Director and Managing Director.

Robert and Mike discuss the impact of EV on the sector, the used car market, the agency model, OEMs and opportunities for the future.

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